Indian sports wrap, January 6: Lovlina beats Saweety at National Boxing C’ships; Amit escapes defeat against Priyanshu
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports Tuesday, January 6.
Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she’s still competitive at 45
Venus Williams put up a superb show before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to the No. 52-ranked Linette, who was only two years old when Williams played her first professional singles match.
Sabalenka eases through Brisbane opener, Kyrgios falls at first hurdle
Sabalenka resumed her preparations for the Australian Open by turning on the style to beat Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 in 47 minutes to reach the third round.
Kyrgios urges Djokovic to play ‘as long as possible’ after Adelaide pullout
Australian showman Nick Kyrgios, competing at the Brisbane International this week as he returns from a long injury layoff, urged everyone involved in tennis to appreciate Djokovic while he was still playing.
Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high
Players beaten in the opening round will get Aus$150,000 (US$100,750), while even those knocked out in the first round of qualifying receive Aus$40,500 (US$27,200).
Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide International
Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles, said that his focus is on preparing for the Australian Open, where he will look to win a record-extending 11th title.
Bengaluru Open 2026: Teen sensation Manas Dhamne shocks higher-ranked Matej Dodig on opening day
The victory over the World No. 231 was only Dhamne’s second match-win on the Challenger Tour, with the earlier one having come in June 2025 in Brasov, Romania.
Indian sports wrap, January 5: Top pugilists register easy wins to advance in National boxing championships
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Monday, January 5.
Medvedev renews call for early nights at Australian Open
Medvedev complained that late finishes at the first Grand Slam of the year were unfair to players, spectators and officials and benefited nobody.
United Cup: Hurkacz stuns Zverev in comeback clash as Poland beats Germany
The 28-year-old was nearly flawless in his comeback contest, landing 21 aces and committing no double faults as he beat three-time Grand Slam finalist Zverev in an hour and 23 minutes in Sydney.