Just after asserting her retirement, Serena Williams misplaced the match towards Belinda Bencic by 6-2 6-4 in second-round motion on the Canadian Open on Wednesday. Williams stepped on the courtroom to a standing ovation from the gang however was unable to conjure up the previous magic that helped her elevate three titles in Canada.
“It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours … I’m terrible at goodbyes. But, goodbye Toronto,” an emotional Williams mentioned.
all. the. feels. pic.twitter.com/wmYXX0w9kH
— wta (@WTA) August 11, 2022
“I always had amazing times here both on and off the court. I’ll be coming back just as a visitor to the city but otherwise its been remarkable.”
New Zealand beat West Indies by 13 runs
Kane Williamson performed a superb knock of 47 runs and a dashing 33 from 15 balls by Jimmy Neesham propelled New Zealand to a 13-run win over the West Indies within the first of three Twenty20 cricket internationals.
Mitchell Santner’s 3/19 helps New Zealand take a 1-0 lead within the T20I collection#WIvNZ , Scorecard: https://t.co/df0FW775r9 pic.twitter.com/EkpDcPsFEV
— ICC (@ICC) August 10, 2022
Neesham smashed three fours from the final three balls and 23 runs from the final over of the innings as New Zealand scored 185-5 after being despatched in to bat at Sabina Park on Wednesday.
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner bagged 3-19 as New Zealand restricted the West Indies to 172-7 in 20 overs.
“There was a lot of spin which was a big surprise,” mentioned Santner, who was voted participant of the match. “I think the lengths are key against these guys. They can hit you pretty far, so back of a length worked today and as a unit we were able to pick up wickets which was pretty key.”
Real beat Eintracht
Real Madrid outplayed Eintracht Frankfurt by 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time and began off their season with a trophy.
La ofrenda de @Benzema a los madridistas…
Su primer título como capitán!#CHAMPION5 pic.twitter.com/jwJAyNpOeG— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) August 10, 2022
David Alaba scored a purpose within the first half and one other one from Karim Benzema within the sixty fifth that lifted him to second in Real’s all-time scoring record with 324 targets, wrapped up the title for the Spaniards.
“Eintracht were very closed and we found it difficult to find our rhythm, but we did it well then,” the Real coach mentioned.
“It’s difficult at the beginning of the season to be in top form but we now have won to start the season well.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
