SHENZHEN, China: Former world number one Maria Sharapova abandoned her quarterfinal tie in the Shenzhen Open on Friday after struggling with a thigh injury.
Just 10 days before the start of the Australian Open, Sharapova received treatment for a painful left thigh after losing the first set 6-1 to top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.Sharapova, ranked world number 29, was trailing 4-2 in the second set when she decided to throw in the towel after coach Thomas Hogstedt urged her to consider quitting during an on-court coaching break. “I think we both played well — and then she got injured,” said Sabalenka. “Hopefully she will get well soon.”Sabalenka, the world number 13, goes on to meet China’s Wang Yafan while American Alison Riske faces Russia’s Vera Zvonareva in the other semifinal.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan selectors are inching closer to finalising squads for upcoming international assignments, with the...
PFF President Mohsen Gilani and FIFA women’s football officials pose for a picture in Miami on June 22, 2025. —...
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry receives the ceremonial key from outgoing IOC President...
Pakistani Olympic players posing for photo. —Radio Pakistan/File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan marked World Olympic Day 2025...
Shaheen Afridi celebrates after taking a wicket in T20 World Cup 2024. — ICC/FileLAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have...
A representational image showing hockey players engaged in on-field practice. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: A glimmer of hope...