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This was Novak Djokovic’s ninth semi-final appearance in the Australian Open. He has qualified for the final on each occasion and has also won it in all instances. He would face either Russia’s Danil Medvedev or Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, who play their semis on Friday.

ATK Mohun Bagan is placed on the top of the Indian Super League 2020-21 table and has sealed its place in the playoffs. It would be involved in the derby against arch-rival SC East Bengal, on Friday. However, the latter is placed in ninth place and is out of the race.

The first leg of the pre-quarters of the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday. A couple of big games were scheduled for the night. While Juventus were a part of an upset, Borussia Dortmund managed to survive a scare, as things would now move to the second leg.

The Australian Open semis began on Thursday. The women's singles department saw the first finalist in the form of Naomi Osaka, who beat Serena Williams. The tournament would see a new champion in the department, after defending champion, Sofia Kenin, was knocked out.

This was FC Goa's sixth win of the Indian Super League 2020-21, as with nine draws and three losses, it has risen to the fourth spot. Meanwhile, Odisha FC suffered its 11th loss of the season, while with a win and six draws, it continues to lurk at the rock bottom of the table.

The Australian Open 2021 is done with its quarterfinals. The line-ups for the semis are set. Stefanos Tsitsipas hails from Greece and is currently ranked sixth in the ATP Singles Rankings, while Rafael Nadal hails from Spain and is currently ranked second.

The 2021 Indian Premier League is likely to be played in April-May. The 14th edition would also witness a mini-auction, scheduled to be held on Thursday. Despite being a small one, some top players, including some from overseas, are expected to go under the hammer.

India has come up with a resounding performance to give England a reality check in the ongoing four-Test series, for the Anthony de Mello Trophy. India has levelled the series 1-1 with a ringing win in the second Test. Consequently, the performance has aided the Indians in the rankings.

India is engaged in a fierce battle with England for the Anthony de Mello Trophy, in a four-Test series. The series is currently locked 1-1, with the visitor winning the openers in Chennai, followed by India in the second at the same venue. Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav returns to Team India.

AB de Villiers is one of the most explosive batsmen in world cricket. He terrorised any bowling attack in the world while playing for South Africa. At the same time, he continues to do so in the Indian Premier League, while he has turned 37 years old.