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Mumbai Open: Shrivalli and Maaya Advance to Singles Quarterfinals

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1 year ago

February 7, 2025

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and 15-year-old rising star Maaya Rajeshwaran have made their way into the singles quarterfinals of the Mumbai Open 2025 WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India.

Shrivalli showcased an impressive performance against Serbia’s Aleksandra Kruncic, securing a dominant victory with a score of 6-4, 6-0. Meanwhile, Maaya benefited from a fortunate turn of events when her opponent, Zarina Diyas, withdrew during the second set. Indian veteran Ankita Raina also fought hard but faced a narrow defeat in her Round of 16 match.

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Shrivalli displayed remarkable resilience, rallying back after dropping the first three games. Known for her powerful serve, she won four consecutive games to take the first set 6-4.

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With the momentum on her side, Shrivalli was unstoppable in the second set, covering the baseline with agility and executing smart shot selections. She clinched the second set at 6-0, securing her place in the quarterfinals. Remarkably, she is also advancing in the doubles competition alongside partner Riya Bhatia.

Next on center court was Maaya, who dazzled with impressive winners and kept Zarina Diyas under pressure. She took the first set 6-3 and was leading 3-2 in the second set when Diyas unfortunately had to retire due to illness, granting Maaya a spot in the quarterfinals of her first senior tournament.

Earlier, Ankita Raina put up a strong fight against second seed Rebecca Marino but ultimately lost in a closely contested match with scores of 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5). The first set saw both players trading games, and despite a spirited response from Ankita in the second set, where she won 6-2, the final set went down to a tense tie-breaker, which Marino edged out.

On another court, eighth-seeded Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand completed a remarkable comeback, defeating 19-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-0. After dropping the first set, Sawangkaew rallied back with aggressive returns and strong baseline play to dominate the final two sets.

Japanese player Mei Yamaguchi also advanced, defeating Switzerland’s Simona Waltert in a thrilling three-set match, 7-6, 2-6, 6-4, showcasing her tactical skills and steady performance.

In doubles, India celebrated further success as Prarthana Thombare and Arianne Hartono triumphed over Nao Hibino and Oksana Kalashnikova, winning 6-1, 6-3 to reach the semifinals. The third-seeded duo of Eden Silva and Anastasia Tikhonova from Britain and Russia also secured their place in the semifinals, overcoming American pair Jessie Aney and Jessica Failla in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5.

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Sports

Chinese Man Sets World Record by Running 100 Km Daily for 100 Days

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3 days ago

April 10, 2026

Namma Kudla

World: A Chinese ultramarathon runner has achieved a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days.

The runner, Huang Zhenglong, is also known as Long Shao. He completed a total distance of 10,000 kilometres during this challenge.

According to Guinness World Records, the feat took place between December 6 and March 15. He successfully finished the challenge in Foshan, Guangdong.

Huang was warmly welcomed and celebrated after completing this extraordinary achievement. Many people praised his dedication and strong will.

He had been preparing for such endurance challenges for a long time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he closed his business to focus fully on running.

Earlier, he had also run across China for 365 days without a break. This experience helped him take up even tougher challenges.

At the beginning, many people doubted his ability to complete this task. Running 100 kilometres daily is equal to running more than two marathons every day.

Despite the doubts, Huang stayed consistent and disciplined. He started his run every morning at 7 am along the Desheng River.

He also shared his journey online, which inspired many people. His determination impressed runners and fans around the world.

Huang said that receiving recognition from Guinness World Records made him very happy. He added that many people believed this challenge was impossible.

His achievement proves that strong determination and hard work can make the impossible possible.

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Shresta Iyer Faces Hate After IPL Video

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5 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain.

The match result gave both teams one point each. Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, shared a fun video on Instagram after the game.

She joked that Punjab had given one point to KKR. Some people did not like the video and sent her hateful messages online.

Shresta later posted another video to respond to the hate. She said her video was only for fun and not meant to insult anyone.

She asked people to take the game in a positive spirit. She also said there should be no hate, only love in sports.

Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab Kings for their strong performance. He said the team is one of the top contenders this season.

He also appreciated the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.

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RCB’s 19th Over Blitz Seals Big Win Over CSK

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7 days ago

April 6, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings in an exciting high-scoring match.

RCB looked steady at first but exploded in the final overs. Tim David and Rajat Patidar changed the game with powerful hitting. The 19th over became the turning point as RCB scored 30 runs and set a huge target.

RCB smashed 19 sixes and 14 boundaries, with most runs coming from big shots. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal also played key roles.

CSK had a poor start in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad and other top-order batters fell early. Sarfaraz Khan scored a quick fifty and tried to fight back.

Later, Jamie Overton and Prashant added some runs and saved the team from a big collapse. However, CSK could not chase the target, and RCB won the match comfortably