The TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 has begun! A huge number of runners showed up at the CSMT. TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 LIVE updates: 11: 09 AM: Amol Korgaonkar, who participated in the 20 km 'Half Marathon and Police Cup,' completed the race in two hours and 20 minutes, earning his seventh medal at the Mumbai Marathon. Praising the event, he remarked, "The facilities were good, and this is one of the biggest marathons in Asia. I’m proud to be a part of it." 11:03 AM: When asked about the facilities at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, Digambar Jha, a full marathon participant, said post-race refreshments were not provided, which is disappointing and water could be served in glasses instead of Bisleri bottles to minimise plastic waste. 10:55 AM: The Elite Race winners include Anish Thapa Magar (1st), Man Singh (2nd runner-up), and Gopi Thonakal (3rd runner-up) in the men’s category, while Nirma Ben Thakur (1st), Sonika Parmar (2nd runner-up), and Sonam (3rd runner-up) topped the women’s category. 10:26 AM: Indian winners honoured at prize distribution ceremony, wearing phetas representing the Indian flag Inspiring Participation: Differently-abled and Autistic Runners at Tata Mumbai MarathonVia: @sujay_shivalkar #MumbaiMarathon #tatamumbaimarathon #Sports pic.twitter.com/ByTC9fEhdC — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 19, 2025 10:20 AM: First three Elite Indian women to finish the race 9:57 AM: Few athletes taken to medical dugout for dehydration at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 9:50 AM: Winners of Elite run with Mo Farah 9:40 AM: Anish Thapa among first three Indian runners to finish Elite race at TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 9:28 AM: TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 event ambassador Mo Farah, legendary Somali-British runner, at the marathon Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025: Runners Cheered by Spectacular Lazim Performance Via: @sujay_shivalkar #MumbaiMarathon #Mumbai #Culture #Sports pic.twitter.com/pytgmHnyfs — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 19, 2025 Senior citizens and people with disabilities participate in TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025Credits: @khanshadab1982 #Mumbai #MumbaiMarathon #TMM2025 pic.twitter.com/zzF9ER1qqJ — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 19, 2025 9:15 AM: Despite doctors predicting he would be bedridden for life, Angad Singh Duggal has made it to the event Mumbai Marathon 2025: Doctors predicted Angad Singh Duggal would be bedridden for life, but he defied the odds and is now standing tall, ready to run the marathon Via: @sujay_shivalkar #Marathon #MumbaiMarathon #Sports pic.twitter.com/lB9dUKYRZP — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 19, 2025 9:06 AM: "I’m 55 years old. I participate in most of the marathons. I will also to Bangalore for full marathon. I am very active in participating in marathons across the country and I love it," says Harjeet Singh from Chandigarh. Harjeet Singh, 55, from Chandigarh, shares his excitement at the Mumbai Marathon 2025Via: @sujay_shivalkar #MumbaiMarathon #Runner #News #Sports pic.twitter.com/cDEmxBB3Uu — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 19, 2025 8:18 AM: Around 25,000 participants are taking part in the dream run 8:00 AM: A group of bike riders is present at the event, adding energy and enthusiasm to the atmosphere 7:58 AM: Chhagan Bhujbal and Amruta Fadnavis are present at the event, adding to its significance 7:35 AM: A band performance by the 15th Battalion of the Assam Regiment's Military Pipe Band is adding to the marathon's vibrant atmosphere 7:36 AM: Athletes with special abilities are also participating in the marathon, showcasing incredible determination 7:33 AM: The event is being broadcast live on Sony 6:53 AM: Half marathon and Police Cup winners of Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 6:40 AM: Cyclists are also making their presence felt at the marathon 6:25 AM: Three bikes with a camera set up went ahead to cover the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 6:20 AM: The marathon kicked off with enthusiastic slogans and chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Ganpati Bappa Morya.' 6:16 AM: The first race has seen an impressive turnout of 13,000 participants, with some proudly carrying the Indian flag 5:53 AM: The 10K run saw participation from 7,100 runners 5:00 AM: Runners gathered at the starting point 4:58 AM: Dugouts set up for International and Indian participants at TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 4:55 AM: Enthusiastic participants gathered at the iconic starting point 4:51 AM: The Tata Mumbai Marathon began at CSMT around 5 am on Sunday TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 Schedule:Marathon Amateurs - 05:00 am from CSMTHalf Marathon & Police Cup - 05:00 am from Mahim Reti Bundar10K Run - 06:00 am from CSMTMarathon Elite Race - 07:20 am from CSMTChampions with Disability Run - 07:22 am from CSMTSenior Citizens’ Run - 07:35 am from CSMTDream Run - 08:15 am from CSMT
19 January,2025 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRussian Daniil Medvedev was on Saturday fined $76,000 over his behaviour at the Australian Open, where he destroyed a net camera, threw his racquet and skipped a post-match press conference. The World No. 5 was penalised $10,000 for a meltdown during his five-set first-round win over Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej. He faced an even bigger penalty — $66,000 — over his antics in the next round where he crashed out. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 January,2025 09:00 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPElina Svitolina hailed a super Saturday for her and husband Gael Monfils at Melbourne Park after both sent World No. 4 players packing from the Australian Open. Ukraine’s Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the third round of the women’s draw just hours after Frenchman Monfils stunned American Taylor Fritz on the same Margaret Court Arena in the men’s singles. “It’s really a great day for us today, beating top-four players and playing great tennis,” said the 30-year-old Svitolina. The 38-year-old Monfils was watching from Svitolina’s on-court coaching box as the couple both reached the last 16 of the first Grand Slam of the year. Learner Tien serves to Corentin Moutet during their match on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images “Most of the big tournaments we have each other by our sides. It means a lot to have someone who understands what I am going through,” said Svitolina. Svitolina and Monfils got married in 2021 and had a daughter in 2022. They try to keep their on-court and off-court lives separate. “When we go back home, we completely switch off [from tennis],” Svitolina explained. “We just enjoy our time as a family, as a mum and dad with our daughter. It’s a really unique connection that we have. I’m really happy with the way that we’ve been dealing with these things.” Svitolina’s best showing at the Australian Open was reaching the quarter-finals in 2018 and 2019. Monfils’ 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 win over Fritz sent him into the last 16 for a sixth time in 19 appearances in Melbourne. Svitolina dropped five games in a row to lose the first set against the Italian Paolini but stepped up the pace to win the second. The World No. 27 then completely ran away with the third as Paolini had no answers to her shot-making which gleaned 34 winners. Tien, youngest in last 16 Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was “pretty crazy” after becoming the youngest man to reach the fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 when he overcame Frenchman Corentin Moutet. The American 19-year-old won 7-6 (12/10), 6-3, 6-3 in Melbourne with Moutet collapsing clutching his leg in the third set before gamely carrying on. The victory extended Tien’s remarkable tournament after he stunned last year’s runner-up and fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller in round two. “Honestly it feels pretty crazy to be in the second week. Going through Qs [qualifying],” he said. No other American man his age has gone so far in Melbourne since Pete Sampras in 1990, with Tien’s reward a clash against Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who dispatched Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in four sets. Danielle Collins said she was proud of herself and did not care what people thought after being booed in and out of the arena in losing 4-6, 4-6 to fellow American Madison Keys. Collins exits to boos The 31-year-old Collins became the pantomime villain of Melbourne Park on Thursday when she sarcastically thanked hecklers for “paying my bills” after she defeated home hope Destanee Aiava in the second round. She also blew kisses to the fiercely partisan crowd, cupped her ear and even pointed to her backside. Collins smiled as she faced a smattering of boos when she walked out. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 January,2025 08:56 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPDefending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu. Italian World No. 1 Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches in the second round. But there were no such wobble against the unseeded Marcos Giron on Rod Laver Arena as he sprinted home 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in 2hr 1min, slamming 35 winners and eight aces. Awaiting him next is either Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic or Danish 13th seed Holger Rune. De Minaur advances Home hope Alex de Minaur, the eighth seed, went through in four sets against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo and will face American Alex Michelsen for a place in the quarter-finals. In a one-sided battle of former US Open champions, Swiatek romped to a 6-1, 6-0 triumph in a statement victory over Raducanu as she pursues a first Melbourne crown. “I felt like the ball is listening to me,” Swiatek said after rattling off 11 straight games in a brutal display against Britain’s Raducanu on Rod Laver Arena. She faces World No. 128 German Eva Lys next. Lys beat Jaqueline Cristian of Romania in three sets to become the first women’s singles “lucky loser” to reach the fourth round since the event moved to Melbourne Park in 1988. Emma Navarro, the eighth seed from the United States, joined the Pole in the next round with a gritty three-set win over Ons Jabeur. She clawed through 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Rybakina wins, but injured Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina of Kazakhstan needed a medical timeout to treat a back spasm before winning 6-3, 6-4 against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine. Asked if her back would be OK, she replied: “Not really. So I will see my physio and hopefully he does some magic.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 January,2025 08:23 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPIndia’s N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela bowed out of the Australian Open men’s doubles after a second-round loss to the Portuguese pair of Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral here on Saturday. The closely-contested match ended with a scoreline of 6-7 (7), 6-4, 3-6 after two hours and nine minutes of intense play. India will now have Rohan Bopanna in the fray in the mixed doubles. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | Melbourne | PTIIndian doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s campaign at the India Open Super 750 ended in the semifinals after they suffered a straight-game loss to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin here on Saturday. The 2022 champions were outplayed 18-21, 14-21 in just 37 minutes by the Malaysian duo. The Indian pair started well, mixing attack and defense to lead 6-9, but the Malaysians seized control by claiming five of the next six points to take a one-point lead at the break. After the resumption, Satwik and Chirag briefly regained the advantage, reaching 15-12. However, a strong comeback from the Malaysians, including a seven-point streak, saw them clinch the first game. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 January,2025 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | AFPTwo-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was left disappointed after her gallant fight ended in a narrow loss to Paris bronze medallist Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the women’s singles quarterfinal at the India Open Super 750 here on Friday. Sindhu, a former champion, fought back strongly after a one-sided opening game loss but faltered in the decider, going down 9-21, 21-19, 17-21 in a gripping 62-minute contest. “It is sad definitely that I lost in the third set after fighting so hard but I think the game is such. I have to obviously come back stronger but at that point I would say anybody would have got that point or lost that point,” Sindhu told reporters. “There were long rallies. I have to be more consistent and keep the shuttle in the court. But sometimes it happens. In the second and third set, I was not leaving the drops or half smashes or the cut drops. And I was prepared for it. But first game I wasn’t comfortable, there were easy mistakes.” Also Read: ‘Believed till the end’, Amad Diallo Tunjung dominated early using her delectable drops to good use to race to an 11-4 lead at the break. With Sindhu struggling with her strokes, it was all over too soon. The Indonesian grabbed a 6-2 lead after the change of sides, but Sindhu fought back, levelling at 9-9 with Tunjung erring repeatedly. A wide shot from Tunjung gave Sindhu a one-point advantage at the break. Sindhu’s attacking play, featuring powerful smashes, helped her reach 14-10, but Tunjung fought back, tying the score at 14-14. A pumped-up Sindhu then regained her composure, clinching two game points before Tunjung hit into the net, allowing Sindhu to take the first game 21-19. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 January,2025 11:20 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndian ace Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Shuai Zhang advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Kristina Mladenovic here on Friday. Aiming to recover from an early exit in the men’s doubles, the former World No. 1 Indian showed his mettle alongside Zhang, delivering a clinical performance to close out the match in one hour and 12 minutes. Also Read: ‘Believed till the end’, Amad Diallo The Indo-Chinese pair started strong, racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening set. Though Croatian Dodig and Frenchwoman Mladenovic broke Zhang’s serve to narrow the gap to 3-2, Bopanna held firm under pressure, serving out the set at 6-4. The second set began with both pairs exchanging breaks in a tight contest. At 3-4 down, the Indo-Chinese duo capitalised on Dodig and Mladenovic’s errors, including two costly double faults, to break serve and level the score. They held their nerve to win the next two games, with Zhang and Bopanna complementing each other with steady serve and sharp forehand display. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 January,2025 11:18 AM IST | Melbourne | PTITwo-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said “it sucks” after retiring on Friday with a stomach muscle injury during her third-round match against Belinda Bencic here. Osaka needed treatment at 6-5 in a first set which she went on to lose on a tiebreak to her Swiss opponent, before shaking hands and leaving the court. The former No. 1 had a disrupted build-up to the first Grand Slam of the year, retiring from the final in Auckland, again with an abdominal injury. “I mean, it was a little hectic trying to manage it because obviously my draw was quite tough,” Osaka told reporters. Also Read: Breathless, yet brilliant! “But we were also doing everything we could. I was going to therapy every day and stuff like that into the night. So the days have been very long for me.” Osaka led 5-2 in the first set against Bencic before becoming hampered on her serve and in her movement, allowing the Tokyo Olympic champion to draw level and take it to a tie break, which she won 7-3. Osaka could not continue and left John Cain Arena smiling and waving to fans, but feeling disappointed. “If I could have served, then I could have potentially won and I could have maybe gone far in the tournament,” she said. “I was in the final in Auckland, too, and it sucks. I also think I could have maybe won that tournament, my first tournament win back. “I just hope that I can figure it out and figure out how to get healthy in time.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 January,2025 11:09 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPA fired-up Novak Djokovic powered into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday in an ominous reminder of why he is a 10-time Melbourne champion, but he needed a medical break and used an inhaler. The 37-year-old dropped a set in each of his opening two matches in Melbourne, but was on a mission against dangerous Czech 26th seed Tomas Machac. Dispelling doubts that he still has what it takes in his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown, the Serb blew the 24-year-old off Rod Laver Arena 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in 2hrs 22mins. The win propelled him into the last 16 at a Grand Slam for the 66th time, just three behind all-time leader Roger Federer and well clear of third-placed Rafael Nadal (54). “I think I played really well, honestly. Very happy with my game,” said the seventh seed. “I was slightly surprised to be honest with the result, to beat him in straight sets. He was a break up in the second, I struggled physically there, but somehow managed to turn things around. Also Read: World No. 1 Sabalenka battles hard to enter second week ‘Very pleased with my game’ “Overall, in the third I felt fresh and moved well and very pleased with my game. With new coach Andy Murray again courtside offering encouragement, Djokovic started with a steely look in his eye. It went with serve until he sniffed an opening in game four, coming to the net to earn two break points, converting on the second to move 3-1 clear. It sparked a flurry from the veteran, who kept the pressure on to claim the next three games and the set. The Serb used an inhaler before resuming play, when he broke again for 3-2, then kept his focus to move two sets ahead, giving a fist pump and exalting loudly to the crowd. “I was trying to catch my breath,” he explained. “I’m not 19 anymore. More like 19 times two, almost.” Alcaraz through Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set before muscling his way into the last 16 and edge closer to becoming the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam. The 21-year-old third seed was a class above Nuno Borges with the Portuguese World No. 33 dumped out of the tournament 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2. Easy win for Zverev In another match, second seed Alexander Zverev accelerated his march with a straight-sets takedown of Briton Jacob Fearnley in the third round. The 27-year-old German beat his 92nd-ranked opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in 2hrs 2mins. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 January,2025 11:06 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPDefending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle hard to beat Denmark’s Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Friday and reach the second week of the Australian Open after suffering another bout of the serving jitters. Also Read: Manu, Gukesh, Harman, Praveen get Khel Ratna The World No. 1 remained on track to win her third consecutive Melbourne Park title, but only after a rollercoaster scrap that lasted more than two hours on Rod Laver Arena. “That was a great battle,” said Sabalenka. “She played unbelievable tennis. It was really tough to play against her today. “I’m just super happy that I was able to just stay in the game and I was able to push myself, honestly, to the limit to get this win,” she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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