Latest Sports Updates 27-01-2022 @ 8.00 p.m.IST

Australian Open

Top seed Ashleigh Barty reached the final of Australian Open after beating Madison Keys of USA 6-1,6-3 in the women’s singles final on Thursday. Barty wil aim to becone first Australian woman to win home major since 1978 when she faces D Collins in the summit clash on Saturday. Collins got the better off seventh seed Swiajtek 6-4,6-1.

Formula One

Singapore will host F1 night race for another seven years from 2022 to 2028.

Hockey

Indian hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will lead the side against South Africa and France in FIH Pro League.He will be assisted by ace drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh.

Badminton

Malvika Bansod beat rising Indian star Tasnim Mir to reach quarterfinals of Odisha Open BWF Super 100 event on Thursday.

By Shailesh Padhye