energetic basic shocks wawrinka in sofia to reach maiden final

Energetic Basic shocks Wawrinka in Sofia to reach maiden final

Bosnian qualifier Mirza Basic bludgeoned his way to a shock 7-6(6) 6-4 victory over top seed Stan Wawrinka to set up an intriguing title clash against big-serving Romanian Marius Copil as the two players reached their maiden ATP final.
new study on electric vehicles reveals strong demand in southeast asia

New study on electric vehicles reveals strong demand in Southeast Asia

The Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan titled “Future of Electric Vehicles in Southeast Asia,” was released yesterday in Singapore at Nissan Futures, a gathering of industry leaders, government officials, and the media.
kvitova dethrones mladenovic to claim st petersburgs title

Kvitova dethrones Mladenovic to claim St Petersburg's title

Czech Petra Kvitova brushed aside defending champion Kristina Mladenovic of France in straight sets on Sunday (Feb 4) to claim the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy, her 21st WTA crown.
tearful federer wins australian open for 20th slam title

Tearful Federer wins Australian Open for 20th Slam title

MELBOURNE: A tearful Roger Federer powered home to beat Marin Cilic in five riveting sets to win his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title on Sunday (Jan 28).
first vietnamese music album listed on billboard

First Vietnamese music album listed on Billboard

The recently released album of popular Vietnamese pop singer Mỹ Tâm has made it to the World Albums category of Billboard. The album is titled Tâm 9.
injured nadal retires on day of australian open upsets

Injured Nadal retires on day of Australian Open upsets

MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal's drive towards a 17th Grand Slam title came to a shuddering injury-induced halt on Tuesday (Jan 23) on a day of Australian Open upsets that saw unseeded Kyle Edmund and Elise Mertens make the semi-finals.
struggling djokovic crashes out of australian open

Struggling Djokovic crashes out of Australian Open

The Serb, who was returning from six months out with a right elbow injury, was clearly in pain as his hopes of a seventh Melbourne Park title were extinguished on Rod Laver Arena 7-6 (7/4), 7-5, 7-6 (7/3).
inter milan fall further behind napoli after roma draw

Inter Milan fall further behind Napoli after Roma draw

MILAN: Inter Milan fell further behind in the Serie A title race on Sunday (Jan 21) after a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Champions League-chasing Roma left them 11 points behind leaders Napoli.
rahm out lasts landry to win at la quinta in playoff

Rahm out-lasts Landry to win at La Quinta in playoff

LOS ANGELES: Spain's Jon Rahm birdied the fourth playoff hole to beat Andrew Landry and capture his second US PGA Tour title at the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.
sainz stays on dakar title course

Sainz stays on Dakar title course

SAN JUAN, Argentina: Carlos Sainz lost nearly 16 minutes to his chief rival in Thursday's (Jan 18) 12th stage of the Dakar Rally, but the Spaniard holds a comfortable lead with just two days until the finish in Argentina.
sainz closes in on second dakar rally title

Sainz closes in on second Dakar Rally title

CHILECITO, Argentina: Carlos Sainz has his second Dakar rally title in his sights after overcoming his second tough exam in the Argentine dunes in Wednesday's (Jan 17) 11th stage and maintaining his lead over Stephane Peterhansel in the general classification.
contemporary classic ballets to be staged at opera house

Contemporary, classic ballets to be staged at Opera House

Ballets by Vietnamese and international choreographers will appear on stage at the HCM City Opera House on January 19, with the night’s highlight being a new contemporary ballet titled Falling Angels choreographed by Nguyen Phuc Hung.
bayern resume bundesliga title quest with leverkusen trip

Bayern resume Bundesliga title quest with Leverkusen trip

BERLIN: Franck Ribery warned Bayern Munich face a tricky test at Bayer Leverkusen on Friday (Jan 12) as they resume their march towards a sixth straight Bundesliga title following the German winter break.
serena says motherhood may make her better player

Serena says motherhood may make her better player

WASHINGTON: Look out, women's tennis. Serena Williams isn't quite back on tour, but she says she wants more Grand Slam titles and may be an even better player after becoming a mother.
young and hungry five who could fire in melbourne

Young and hungry, five who could fire in Melbourne

MELBOURNE: With injury clouds hanging over some of the top names in the game, here are five young men's players who could take advantage by winning their first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open: