Sports News Highlights: French Open - Rafael Nadal Suffers Early Exit As Alexander Zverev Records Straight-Set Victory

Sports News, Monday, May 27, Exciting Day it was for Tennis, Cricket, and Boxing fans - In French Open, Rafael Nadal suffers early exit as Alexander Zverev records straight-set victory. In cricket, the spotlight was on three warm-up matches for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 𒐪2024: Canada vs. Nepal, Oman vs. Papua New Guinea, and Namibia vs. Uganda. Additionally, in boxing, Ankushita Boro wins first round bout in the women's 60kg and Abhimanyu Loura lost in men's 80kg category. Stay tuned for updates and more sports news

The West Indies have replaced the injured Jason Holder with all-rounder Obed McCoy in the squad.

Xavi Hernandez ended his stint as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the final round of the Spanish league o♏n Sunday. Robert Lewandowski and Fermin López scored for Barcelona, ꦬwhich announced Friday it was parting ways with the former midfielder with a year left on his contract.

Team India have arrived on USA shores sans their star players, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. Check the video here -

After resisting the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade because of his commitment towards the 'Baggy Green', Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might quit one format from his rost൩er which may open up doors for a lot of franchise cricket

"Moving forward, I am certainly close to the end of my career than the start. One format may be dropped off as there is long time till next World Cup and whether that format ♛drops off or not, that will open d♋oors for a lot of franchise cricket," the 'King of Swing' said. (PTI)

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India's 23-yeaꦰr-old boxer Anꦇkushita Boro starts off her Boxing Qualifiers on a winning note with a 4-1 split decision win over Naamun Monkhor (MGL) in women's 60kg category.

Indian shuttler Subhankar Dey lost in straight games to Indonesia's Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo in the sꦡemifinals of the Austrian Open International challenge. The 30-year-old Indian, who had won the 2018 SaarLorLux Open Super 100, on Sunday suffered a 17-21 15-21 loss to Prahdiska in a 42-minute match at Raiffeisen Sportpark. (PTI)

"For the last nine years, I certainly prioritised Australian cricket. I have pulled out often to have a chance to give my body a break and spend some time away from cricket with my wife as well, so that's certainly been where my head has been for last nine years," Starc said after his match-winning 2/14 inꩵ the IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"Movi🌸ng forward, I am certainly close to the end of my career than the start. One format may be dropped off as there is long time till next World Cup and whether that format drops off or not, that will open doors for a lot of franchise cricket," the 'King of Swing' said.

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Indian golfer Arjuꦓn Atwal produced a solid four-under 67 on a weather-hit final day to sign off tied 17th at the Senior PGA Championship, his best finish in 𝐆a Senior major.

Richard Bland, 51, playing his first Senior event on Champions Tour, shot 8-under 63 on his debut for a three-shot victory at Harbor Shor﷽es Resort. Bland, who finished at 17-under 267, is now exempt for the U.S. Senior Open on June 27-30 at Newpoꦆrt Country Club in Rhode Island. (PTI)

"I am headed to Noida first, and then, I will be going to the United States of America. You guys w💃atch, I will also be lifting the World Cup," 🔴Rinku Singh told 'Jio Cinema'.

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is ꦐno longer in contention to become Chelsea’s manager. Thﷺe 38-year-old was among the shortlisted candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino after he left the club by mutual consent last week.

The famous British event rider Georgie Campbell, has died at the age of 37 after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Tria🎶ls in Devon, British Eventing has confirmed.

Chelsea reporteꦅdly are in talks to with Leicester City manager Enzo Mare🌄sca regarding the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino.

Ra🧸fael Nadal lost the first round's inaugural set against Ale🍌xander Zverev in French Open by 6-3.

Unai Emery, the 52-year-old Spanish manager, has inked a fresh five-year contract with Aston Villa following their qualification for the 𒁏upcoming Champions League season. Since his arrival from Villarreal in October 2022, Emery has done a remarkable turnaround for the club, helping them from 17th position in the Premier League to their current standing.

Nepal won the toss and decided to bowl first.

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In what could be his last French Open, Clay-Court King Rafael Nadal suffered an early exit from the Roland Garros on Monday. Wඣorld No.4 Alexander Zverev recorded a stra﷽ight-set triumph over Nadal in the 1st round match of the French Open 2024.

Leaving Barcelona boss Xavi says the next boss꧙ will "suffer" in the role. The Spaniard, 44, was sacked before taking charge of their final game of the season a 2-1 win over Sevilla.

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