Sports Updates 30-08-2022 @ 10.00 p.m.IST

Tennis

4th seed Stefanos Tsistipas was shocked in the first round of US Open on Monday.Greek star lost to Galan of Colombia 0-6,1-6,6-3,5-7.Australian famboyant Nick Kyrgios beat compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets.Among women,23 time major ner Serena Williams reached second round.

Table Tennis

India’s multiple CWG medallist Achanta Sharath Kamal has opted out of next months World Championships.G Sathiyan will lead the side.

Golf

Anirban Lahiri becomes first Indian to sign with LIV golf tour.He will make his debut in Boston this week.

Football

VAR technology will make its debut in FIFA under 17 Women’s World Cup in India.

Badminton

H S Prannoy reached prequarterfinals of Japan Open.He will face Loh Kean Yew next.

 

By Shailesh Padhye