World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek was on top of her game right from the start of the final as she got the better of Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (7-5).

The 21-year-old got off to a flying start in the opening set and took a 3-0 lead before clinching it 6-2 in what was a one-sided affair. Jabeur brought her experience into play in the next set as she fought back to break Swiatek's serve as many as nine times. She then saved a championship point to take the second set into a tie-breaker.

However, Swiatek was relentless as she didn't let Jabeur force the final into a decider. The Polish star won the tie-break 7-5 to lay her hands on her first US Open title and third career Grand Slam crown.

Jabeur admitted Swiatek made life tough for her in the final before jokingly telling her she doesn't like her very much. The Tunisian lauded Swiatek for her performance and said she deserved to win the title on Sunday.

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“I want to thank the crowd for cheering me up. I really tried, but Iga didn’t make it easy for me. She deserved to win today. I don’t like you very much right now (laughs) but it’s okay,” Jabeur said after the final.

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Jabeur was gunning for her maiden singles Grand Slam title against Swiatek at the Flushing Meadows. This was her second straight Grand Slam final appearance after the Tunisian lost against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2022. Despite having lost back-to-back finals, Jabeur hasn't given up on pushing harder for her maiden Grand Slam title.

“It means a lot. I tried to push myself to do more. Getting the major is one of my goals and, hopefully, I can inspire more and more generations,” said the Tunisian.

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World no.1 Swiatek became the first Polish woman to win the US Open. She is also the first woman to win two Grand Slam titles in the same year since Germany's Angelique Kerber in 2016. Swiatek had earlier won the French Open 2022 after defeating Coco Gauff in the final.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek was on top of her game right from the start of the final as she got the better of Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). The 21-year-old got off to a flying start in the opening set and took a 3-0 lead before clinching it 6-2 in what was a one-sided affair. Jabeur brought her experience into play in the next set as she fought back to break Swiatek's serve as many as nine times. She then saved a championship point to take the second set into a tie-breaker. However, Swiatek was relentless as she didn't let Jabeur force the final into a decider. The Polish star won the tie-break 7-5 to lay her hands on her first US Open title and third career Grand Slam crown. Jabeur admitted Swiatek made life tough for her in the final before jokingly telling her she doesn't like her very much. The Tunisian lauded Swiatek for her performance and said she deserved to win the title on Sunday. Also Read: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win maiden US Open title “I want to thank the crowd for cheering me up. I really tried, but Iga didn’t make it easy for me. She deserved to win today. I don’t like you very much right now (laughs) but it’s okay,” Jabeur said after the final. How it sounded when @iga_swiatek became a #USOpen champion. pic.twitter.com/iITAiBr7U4 — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022 × Jabeur was gunning for her maiden singles Grand Slam title against Swiatek at the Flushing Meadows. This was her second straight Grand Slam final appearance after the Tunisian lost against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2022. Despite having lost back-to-back finals, Jabeur hasn't given up on pushing harder for her maiden Grand Slam title. “It means a lot. I tried to push myself to do more. Getting the major is one of my goals and, hopefully, I can inspire more and more generations,” said the Tunisian. Also Read: 'I will win this thing one day': Emotional Frances Tiafoe vows after US Open semi-final loss to Carlos Alcaraz World no.1 Swiatek became the first Polish woman to win the US Open. She is also the first woman to win two Grand Slam titles in the same year since Germany's Angelique Kerber in 2016. Swiatek had earlier won the French Open 2022 after defeating Coco Gauff in the final.

'I don't like you very much': Ons Jabeur lauds 'deserving' Iga Swiatek after her maiden US Open triumph

Iga Swiatek's love for her favourite dessert tiramisu is a secret to none. The world no.1 had celebrated her Italian Open triumph earlier this year with a 'lot of tiramisu' while also sharing pictures of her feast on social media. The Polish star was expecting a piece of her favourite treat&nbsp;inside her trophy when she won the French Open 2022 in June but opened the trophy cap only to find nothing inside.

However, she was in for a sweet surprise on Sunday after defeating Ons Jabeur in the final to claim her maiden US Open title and third Grand Slam overall. Swiatek beat Jabeur&nbsp;6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the final in a clinical display at the Flushing Meadows.

The organisers hid her favourite tiramisu inside the trophy to leave the Polish star pleasantly surprised during her post-match press conference. After taking the final question at the presser, Swiatek was told by the moderator there was a surprise for her inside the trophy.

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“I'm told if you open up the top of the trophy, there may be something,” the moderator told Swiatek. The US Open champion lifted the trophy to find her favourite treat inside and thanked the organisers for the surprise.&nbsp;

“Thank you,” exclaimed a surprised Swiatek. “I really appreciate it. Especially since I didn't have anything to eat," she said.

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The US Open title is Swiatek's first on the hard court making her the first Polish woman to win the elusive trophy. She has had a fabulous year so far, barring the disappointment at Wimbledon where she suffered a shock defeat against Alize Cornet which marked the end of her 37-match unbeaten streak.

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She has won the French Open twice and the US Open once having bagged three Grand Slam titles in her career so far. Swiatek was not confident about winning a title on the hard court but believes sky is the limit after her now after her&nbsp;US Open victory.

"I wasn't sure if I was on the level yet to win actually a Grand Slam, especially on US Open where the surface is so fast. It's something that I wasn't expecting for sure. It's also like a confirmation for me that sky is the limit. I'm proud, also surprised little bit, just happy that I was able to do that," said the 21-year-old after her win.

Iga Swiatek's love for her favourite dessert tiramisu is a secret to none. The world no.1 had celebrated her Italian Open triumph earlier this year with a 'lot of tiramisu' while also sharing pictures of her feast on social media.

Iga Swiatek's love for her favourite dessert tiramisu is a secret to none. The world no.1 had celebrated her Italian Open triumph earlier this year with a 'lot of tiramisu' while also sharing pictures of her feast on social media. The Polish star was expecting a piece of her favourite treat inside her trophy when she won the French Open 2022 in June but opened the trophy cap only to find nothing inside. However, she was in for a sweet surprise on Sunday after defeating Ons Jabeur in the final to claim her maiden US Open title and third Grand Slam overall. Swiatek beat Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the final in a clinical display at the Flushing Meadows. The organisers hid her favourite tiramisu inside the trophy to leave the Polish star pleasantly surprised during her post-match press conference. After taking the final question at the presser, Swiatek was told by the moderator there was a surprise for her inside the trophy. Also Read: 'I don't like you very much': Ons Jabeur lauds 'deserving' Iga Swiatek after her maiden US Open triumph “I'm told if you open up the top of the trophy, there may be something,” the moderator told Swiatek. The US Open champion lifted the trophy to find her favourite treat inside and thanked the organisers for the surprise. “Thank you,” exclaimed a surprised Swiatek. “I really appreciate it. Especially since I didn't have anything to eat," she said. !!!!! pic.twitter.com/87PMt0TfDe — Out of Context Iga Swiatek (@SwiatekOOC) September 11, 2022 × The US Open title is Swiatek's first on the hard court making her the first Polish woman to win the elusive trophy. She has had a fabulous year so far, barring the disappointment at Wimbledon where she suffered a shock defeat against Alize Cornet which marked the end of her 37-match unbeaten streak. Also Read: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win maiden US Open title She has won the French Open twice and the US Open once having bagged three Grand Slam titles in her career so far. Swiatek was not confident about winning a title on the hard court but believes sky is the limit after her now after her US Open victory. "I wasn't sure if I was on the level yet to win actually a Grand Slam, especially on US Open where the surface is so fast. It's something that I wasn't expecting for sure. It's also like a confirmation for me that sky is the limit. I'm proud, also surprised little bit, just happy that I was able to do that," said the 21-year-old after her win.

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Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday.&nbsp;

England lead the tourists by 40 runs ahead of South Africa's second innings, with 20 wickets falling in a little over three sessions after day one was washed out by rain and the second was cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

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Both teams' first innings lasted exactly 36.2 overs as the seamers made hay on a helpful wicket, with a positive result either way now looking the likeliest outcome. &nbsp;

The series is poised at 1-1 after both sides won by an innings inside three days in the first two games. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday. England lead the tourists by 40 runs ahead of South Africa's second innings, with 20 wickets falling in a little over three sessions after day one was washed out by rain and the second was cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth. Also Read: Virat is close to my heart: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Kohli vs Babar debate Both teams' first innings lasted exactly 36.2 overs as the seamers made hay on a helpful wicket, with a positive result either way now looking the likeliest outcome. The series is poised at 1-1 after both sides won by an innings inside three days in the first two games.

Marco Jansen takes career best 5-35 as South Africa bowl out England for 158 in 3rd Test

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the greatest batters to have played the game and is often pipped against his contemporaries when it comes to the debate over the best in the world. Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters for India over the years and has already established his credentials as one of the best of all time.

Despite his lean patch in international cricket over the last few months, Kohli's numbers remained world-class and it was only a matter of time before he returned to form in the Asia Cup 2022. The former India captain rediscovered his old mojo in the Asia Cup with back-to-back fifties and a much-awaited 71st international century.

Kohli notched up a fantastic knock of 122 runs against Afghanistan to bring an end to his nearly three-year-long wait for an international hundred and joined Ricky Ponting at the second spot on the list of batters with the most number of centuries in international cricket. While Kohli went on a redemption journey, his competitor Babar Azam suffered a dip in form in the Asia Cup.

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The duo share a great rapport with each other but the Pakistan captain has often been compared against Kohli for his batting exploits across formats for the Men in Green. Babar has not been at his best in the Asia Cup with only 64 runs in five matches so far.

Ahead of the final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq was asked for his take on the Kohli vs Babar debate. While he picked the Pakistan skipper over the Indian batting maestro, Mushtaq admitted Kohli has a special place in his heart.

"Definitely Babar kahunga... but Virat mere dil ke bohot karib hai (I will definitely pick Babar, but Virat is close to my heart).

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With over 24,000 runs in international cricket, Kohli is already cunted among the legends of the game and Babar has a long way to go if he needs to come close to the former India captain. Babar has been among the most consistent batters across formats in the last few years but he will have to continue performing at the same level for a number of years to match Kohli.

Babar will be looking to bounce back to form and make an impactful contribution when Pakistan lock horns with Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pakistan last won the tournament in 2012&nbsp;while Sri Lanka have not won the title since 2014.

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the greatest batters to have played the game and is often pipped against his contemporaries when it comes to the debate over the best in the world.

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the greatest batters to have played the game and is often pipped against his contemporaries when it comes to the debate over the best in the world. Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters for India over the years and has already established his credentials as one of the best of all time. Despite his lean patch in international cricket over the last few months, Kohli's numbers remained world-class and it was only a matter of time before he returned to form in the Asia Cup 2022. The former India captain rediscovered his old mojo in the Asia Cup with back-to-back fifties and a much-awaited 71st international century. Kohli notched up a fantastic knock of 122 runs against Afghanistan to bring an end to his nearly three-year-long wait for an international hundred and joined Ricky Ponting at the second spot on the list of batters with the most number of centuries in international cricket. While Kohli went on a redemption journey, his competitor Babar Azam suffered a dip in form in the Asia Cup. Also Read: 'Sri Lanka cannot be taken easy': Wasim Akram picks his favourites ahead of Asia Cup 2022 final The duo share a great rapport with each other but the Pakistan captain has often been compared against Kohli for his batting exploits across formats for the Men in Green. Babar has not been at his best in the Asia Cup with only 64 runs in five matches so far. Ahead of the final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq was asked for his take on the Kohli vs Babar debate. While he picked the Pakistan skipper over the Indian batting maestro, Mushtaq admitted Kohli has a special place in his heart. "Definitely Babar kahunga... but Virat mere dil ke bohot karib hai (I will definitely pick Babar, but Virat is close to my heart). Also Read: 'Have they lost their minds': Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup With over 24,000 runs in international cricket, Kohli is already cunted among the legends of the game and Babar has a long way to go if he needs to come close to the former India captain. Babar has been among the most consistent batters across formats in the last few years but he will have to continue performing at the same level for a number of years to match Kohli. Babar will be looking to bounce back to form and make an impactful contribution when Pakistan lock horns with Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pakistan last won the tournament in 2012 while Sri Lanka have not won the title since 2014.

Virat is close to my heart: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Kohli vs Babar debate

Novak Djokovic is likely to return to the Australian Open next year despite his refusal to get jabbed. Djokovic was barred from taking part in the tournament earlier this year after arriving in the country unvaccinated. He was later deported and was served with a three-year travel ban putting his future at the Australian Open in doubt.

However, with a new government coming into power after the federal election in Australia in May this year, immigration minister Andrew Giles has reportedly decided to overturn the travel ban on Djokovic if he appeals against it and allow him to participate in the tournament next year.

Djokovic was at the centre of a controversial saga at the Australian Open earlier this year after he arrived Down Under with a medical exemption to take part in the tournament despite not being vaccinated. However, his visa was cancelled and the Serbian ace was held in a government detention hotel before winning his appeal against the decision.

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However, after he won the appeal, Australia's then immigration minister exercised his powers to re-cancel his visa stating that his presence will give rise to anti-vaccine sentiment in the country. Djokovic was then deported back and he failed to defend his title.

But he is all set to return next year. As per a report in Australia's Herald Sun, Djokovic is yet to appeal against his three-year travel ban but the decision has been made to overturn it. Australia's Immigration Minster Andrew Giles has decided "in principle" to revoke the ban when the 21-time Grand Slam champion appeals against it.

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After missing the Australian Open, Djokovic was also barred from taking part in the ongoing US Open 2022 due to his anti-vaccine stand. His only Grand Slam title triumph this year came at Wimbledon 2022 where he defeated Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the final to leave Roger Federer behind by clinching his 21st Grand Slam crown.

Djokovic is currently just one Grand Slam title behind Rafael Nadal, who has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men's tennis.

Novak Djokovic is likely to return to the Australian Open next year despite his refusal to get jabbed. Djokovic was barred from taking part in the tournament earlier this year after arriving in the country unvaccinated.

Novak Djokovic is likely to return to the Australian Open next year despite his refusal to get jabbed. Djokovic was barred from taking part in the tournament earlier this year after arriving in the country unvaccinated. He was later deported and was served with a three-year travel ban putting his future at the Australian Open in doubt. However, with a new government coming into power after the federal election in Australia in May this year, immigration minister Andrew Giles has reportedly decided to overturn the travel ban on Djokovic if he appeals against it and allow him to participate in the tournament next year. Djokovic was at the centre of a controversial saga at the Australian Open earlier this year after he arrived Down Under with a medical exemption to take part in the tournament despite not being vaccinated. However, his visa was cancelled and the Serbian ace was held in a government detention hotel before winning his appeal against the decision. Also Read: WATCH - Iga Swiatek surprised with her favourite tiramisu inside US Open trophy However, after he won the appeal, Australia's then immigration minister exercised his powers to re-cancel his visa stating that his presence will give rise to anti-vaccine sentiment in the country. Djokovic was then deported back and he failed to defend his title. But he is all set to return next year. As per a report in Australia's Herald Sun, Djokovic is yet to appeal against his three-year travel ban but the decision has been made to overturn it. Australia's Immigration Minster Andrew Giles has decided "in principle" to revoke the ban when the 21-time Grand Slam champion appeals against it. Also Read: 'I don't like you very much': Ons Jabeur lauds 'deserving' Iga Swiatek after her maiden US Open triumph After missing the Australian Open, Djokovic was also barred from taking part in the ongoing US Open 2022 due to his anti-vaccine stand. His only Grand Slam title triumph this year came at Wimbledon 2022 where he defeated Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the final to leave Roger Federer behind by clinching his 21st Grand Slam crown. Djokovic is currently just one Grand Slam title behind Rafael Nadal, who has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men's tennis.

Novak Djokovic 'cleared to play' in Australian Open despite refusing to get jabbed

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan comprehensively in the Super Four meeting between the two teams on Friday and will be aiming to repeat their feat in the final showdown on Sunday.

Sri Lanka have arguably been the best team in the tournament so far having lost just once. They got off to a shaky start with an 8-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan but have since won their next four matches in a row to make it to the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back after losing their last encounter against Sri Lanka in Super Four.

Pakistan have had a topsy-turvy run in the tournament as they started with a morale-crushing defeat against arch-rivals India in their opener but were quick to bounce back and thrashed Hong Kong ruthlessly in their next game. Babar Azam &amp; Co. then&nbsp;went on to avenge their loss by beating India in the Super Four before surviving a mighty scare to beat Afghanistan in a thriller next to make it to the final.

Their five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka n Friday was an eye-opener for Pakistan, who saw their batting collapse once again after the top order failed to deliver. Pakistan's middle-order hasn't been tested much in the tournament and Sri Lanka can once again put them under pressure in the final f they can get their openers early.

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Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both bowled exceptionally well against Pakistan and will be hoping to continue their fine form in the final. The Lankan batters will also have to be ready for a stern test against the in-form Pakistan pace attack.

Here is all you need to know about the Asia Cup 2022 final:

Head-to-head record

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have met thrice in the Asia Cup final with the Men in Green winning twice. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of the 1986 and the 2014 editions of the tournament while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 2000. Sri Lanka have been the most consistent team in the Asia Cup with 11 final appearances under their belt.

The toss factor

Teams batting second have enjoyed a massive advantage over the teams batting first on the Dubai surface in T20Is over the last few months. 26 out of the last 30 T20Is in Dubai have been won by teams chasing. In the Asia Cup 2022, India's victory against Hong Kong is the only game in Dubai which has been won by the team batting first. Winning the toss will thus be crucial to the chances of both teams in the final on Sunday.

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Live streaming details

The Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the final will be available on the Hotstar website and mobile app.

Predicted playing XIs

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy.

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan comprehensively in the Super Four meeting between the two teams on Friday and will be aiming to repeat their feat in the final showdown on Sunday. Sri Lanka have arguably been the best team in the tournament so far having lost just once. They got off to a shaky start with an 8-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan but have since won their next four matches in a row to make it to the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back after losing their last encounter against Sri Lanka in Super Four. Pakistan have had a topsy-turvy run in the tournament as they started with a morale-crushing defeat against arch-rivals India in their opener but were quick to bounce back and thrashed Hong Kong ruthlessly in their next game. Babar Azam & Co. then went on to avenge their loss by beating India in the Super Four before surviving a mighty scare to beat Afghanistan in a thriller next to make it to the final. Their five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka n Friday was an eye-opener for Pakistan, who saw their batting collapse once again after the top order failed to deliver. Pakistan's middle-order hasn't been tested much in the tournament and Sri Lanka can once again put them under pressure in the final f they can get their openers early. Also Read: 'Have they lost their minds': Javed Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both bowled exceptionally well against Pakistan and will be hoping to continue their fine form in the final. The Lankan batters will also have to be ready for a stern test against the in-form Pakistan pace attack. Here is all you need to know about the Asia Cup 2022 final: Head-to-head record Sri Lanka and Pakistan have met thrice in the Asia Cup final with the Men in Green winning twice. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of the 1986 and the 2014 editions of the tournament while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 2000. Sri Lanka have been the most consistent team in the Asia Cup with 11 final appearances under their belt. The toss factor Teams batting second have enjoyed a massive advantage over the teams batting first on the Dubai surface in T20Is over the last few months. 26 out of the last 30 T20Is in Dubai have been won by teams chasing. In the Asia Cup 2022, India's victory against Hong Kong is the only game in Dubai which has been won by the team batting first. Winning the toss will thus be crucial to the chances of both teams in the final on Sunday. Also Read: 'Painful for us'- Pakistan spinner hopes to win Asia Cup for those devastated by floods at home Live streaming details The Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the final will be available on the Hotstar website and mobile app. Predicted playing XIs Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka

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Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "not afraid" as he targets the US Open title and a slice of history as the youngest men's world number one on Sunday. The 19-year-old Spaniard tackles Casper Ruud in a winner-takes-all final with both men chasing a maiden Slam crown and the top ranking.

"I'm not afraid of the moment," said Alcaraz, the youngest finalist at a Slam since compatriot Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2005.

In a tournament which saw Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer fail to make the start, and four-time winner Nadal falling at the last-16 hurdle, Alcaraz has flourished in his status as champion-in-waiting.

His mesmerising shot-making and flamboyance have seen him overcome three successive five-setters to make the final. He spent more than 13 hours on court in those three marathons.

Against Jannik Sinner, in a five-hour 15-minute quarter-final which ended at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday morning, he saved a match point. He then required four match points to finish off Frances Tiafoe in Friday's semi-final, which was the fourth longest match of the tournament.

It was Alcaraz's 50th win of 2022. Such performances have convinced Alcaraz that the stars have aligned for him to capture his first Slam title.

"I've prepared myself mentally and physically to be fighting for the big things on Sunday," said Alcaraz, the youngest finalist in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990.

"I always dreamed of being number one."

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Alcaraz has a 2-0 winning record over Ruud, who will be playing in his second Slam final after finishing runner-up to Nadal at the French Open in June. One of those wins came on hard courts at the Miami final in March. It was one of Alcaraz's four titles in 2022.

In both previous meetings, Alcaraz has won in straight sets.

"I am just going for it and I'll enjoy the moment," said Alcaraz, whose coach Juan Carlos Ferrero ascended to the number one spot when he made the 2003 final in New York.

Ruud, meanwhile, won't be afraid of slugging it out for five sets on Sunday -- his four-hour 23-minute third-round win over Tommy Paul was the tournament's third longest.

The 23-year-old will become number one on Sunday if he becomes the first Norwegian man to win a Grand Slam title. However, with eight of his nine career titles coming on clay, Ruud has been dismissed as a one-surface specialist.

His three titles in 2022, in Buenos Aires, Geneva and Gstaad, were all on clay. Before this year, he had never got past the third round in New York in four visits but making the final in Miami helped convince him that he can be a force on faster courts.

"Reaching that final I think did something with my self-belief but also respect from other players," said Ruud, the current world number seven.

"Whenever they look at my results, they'll see, Okay, he made the final of an ATP 1000 on hard court.&nbsp;

"This guy knows to play more than clay. If you can have small percentages of fear or respect in your opponent's head, it will of course help."

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Ruud's run to the final has been helped by seeing top seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev fall in the last-16 and fifth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas exit in the first round.

Both were in Ruud's half of the draw.

Ruud believes the key to victory on Sunday will be to push Alcaraz as far back as possible.

"If he steps in, he can do anything with the ball. He can rip a winner. He also has great touch with the dropshot," said Ruud.&nbsp;

"But if you play with good depth and good length, it's tougher to hit dropshots. That will be something that I will try to focus on."

Having won just six games in his French Open final mauling at the hands of Nadal, the Norwegian is happy to be facing a different Spaniard.

"I'm happy that it's not Rafa on clay," he said. 
&nbsp;

Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "not afraid" as he targets the US Open title and a slice of history as the youngest men's world number one on Sunday. The 19-year-old Spaniard tackles Casper Ruud in a winner-takes-all final with both men chasing a maiden Slam crown and the top ranking.

Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "not afraid" as he targets the US Open title and a slice of history as the youngest men's world number one on Sunday. The 19-year-old Spaniard tackles Casper Ruud in a winner-takes-all final with both men chasing a maiden Slam crown and the top ranking. "I'm not afraid of the moment," said Alcaraz, the youngest finalist at a Slam since compatriot Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2005. In a tournament which saw Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer fail to make the start, and four-time winner Nadal falling at the last-16 hurdle, Alcaraz has flourished in his status as champion-in-waiting. His mesmerising shot-making and flamboyance have seen him overcome three successive five-setters to make the final. He spent more than 13 hours on court in those three marathons. Against Jannik Sinner, in a five-hour 15-minute quarter-final which ended at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday morning, he saved a match point. He then required four match points to finish off Frances Tiafoe in Friday's semi-final, which was the fourth longest match of the tournament. It was Alcaraz's 50th win of 2022. Such performances have convinced Alcaraz that the stars have aligned for him to capture his first Slam title. "I've prepared myself mentally and physically to be fighting for the big things on Sunday," said Alcaraz, the youngest finalist in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990. "I always dreamed of being number one." Also Read: Novak Djokovic 'cleared to play' in Australian Open despite refusing to get jabbed Alcaraz has a 2-0 winning record over Ruud, who will be playing in his second Slam final after finishing runner-up to Nadal at the French Open in June. One of those wins came on hard courts at the Miami final in March. It was one of Alcaraz's four titles in 2022. In both previous meetings, Alcaraz has won in straight sets. "I am just going for it and I'll enjoy the moment," said Alcaraz, whose coach Juan Carlos Ferrero ascended to the number one spot when he made the 2003 final in New York. Ruud, meanwhile, won't be afraid of slugging it out for five sets on Sunday -- his four-hour 23-minute third-round win over Tommy Paul was the tournament's third longest. The 23-year-old will become number one on Sunday if he becomes the first Norwegian man to win a Grand Slam title. However, with eight of his nine career titles coming on clay, Ruud has been dismissed as a one-surface specialist. His three titles in 2022, in Buenos Aires, Geneva and Gstaad, were all on clay. Before this year, he had never got past the third round in New York in four visits but making the final in Miami helped convince him that he can be a force on faster courts. "Reaching that final I think did something with my self-belief but also respect from other players," said Ruud, the current world number seven. "Whenever they look at my results, they'll see, Okay, he made the final of an ATP 1000 on hard court. "This guy knows to play more than clay. If you can have small percentages of fear or respect in your opponent's head, it will of course help." Also Read: WATCH - Iga Swiatek surprised with her favourite tiramisu inside US Open trophy Ruud's run to the final has been helped by seeing top seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev fall in the last-16 and fifth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas exit in the first round. Both were in Ruud's half of the draw. Ruud believes the key to victory on Sunday will be to push Alcaraz as far back as possible. "If he steps in, he can do anything with the ball. He can rip a winner. He also has great touch with the dropshot," said Ruud. "But if you play with good depth and good length, it's tougher to hit dropshots. That will be something that I will try to focus on." Having won just six games in his French Open final mauling at the hands of Nadal, the Norwegian is happy to be facing a different Spaniard. "I'm happy that it's not Rafa on clay," he said.

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Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling contest to secure a spot in the final of the tournament.

There was drama on the field during Pakistan's run chase in the game as the players from both sides were involved in some heated moments. It all started in the 19th over of Pakistan's innings when Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad dismissed Asif Ali on 16.

Fareed celebrated wildly after Ali's dismissal prompting the Pakistan batter to walk up to him and exchange a few words with him. Asif then raised his bat threatening to hit the Afghanistan pacer before hitting him with his elbow. Asif was criticised by many on social media for his reaction but several former Pakistan players have been blaming Afghanistan for provoking Asif.

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Miandad is the latest former Pakistan cricketer to join the bandwagon and has slammed Afghanistan players for their behaviour.

"Pakistan played well but I’m disappointed with the team (Afghanistan)&nbsp;they defeated. Just because their behaviour is so bad nowadays. We brought them into the picture, they used to practice in Pakistan. And now, just see their language. How older are they? They haven’t played that much cricket, have they lost their minds?" Miandad said while speaking to 'Events &amp; Happenings Sports'.

"Pakistan have been playing the game for 20 years now. They came here and learned the game. I’m the witness because I coached them. But I was baffled to see how they behaved as if they were superstars. Your cricket is nothing. Learn how to play the game. There are numerous aspects of cricket. If you are sincere, humble and give respect (to each other), your game will get better," he added.

It was a must-win clash for Afghanistan and they produced a brilliant fight against Pakistan before going down. Afghanistan almost had the game in their bag at one stage during Pakistan's run chase when the Men in Green were reduced to 118/9 on the penultimate delivery of the 19th over.

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With 11 runs to get off the last over, many backed Afghanistan to defend it and win the game. However, Pakistan's no.10 Naseem Shah slammed back-to-back sixes to play a match-winning cameo for his team and wrap up the run-chase comfortably with four balls to spare.

Pakistan secured a spot in the final of the tournament with their thrilling victory and will now face Sri Lanka in the title clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week.

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling contest to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. There was drama on the field during Pakistan's run chase in the game as the players from both sides were involved in some heated moments. It all started in the 19th over of Pakistan's innings when Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad dismissed Asif Ali on 16. Fareed celebrated wildly after Ali's dismissal prompting the Pakistan batter to walk up to him and exchange a few words with him. Asif then raised his bat threatening to hit the Afghanistan pacer before hitting him with his elbow. Asif was criticised by many on social media for his reaction but several former Pakistan players have been blaming Afghanistan for provoking Asif. Also Read: WATCH - Aaron Finch gets guard of honour from New Zealand players ahead of his final ODI for Australia Miandad is the latest former Pakistan cricketer to join the bandwagon and has slammed Afghanistan players for their behaviour. "Pakistan played well but I’m disappointed with the team (Afghanistan) they defeated. Just because their behaviour is so bad nowadays. We brought them into the picture, they used to practice in Pakistan. And now, just see their language. How older are they? They haven’t played that much cricket, have they lost their minds?" Miandad said while speaking to 'Events & Happenings Sports'. "Pakistan have been playing the game for 20 years now. They came here and learned the game. I’m the witness because I coached them. But I was baffled to see how they behaved as if they were superstars. Your cricket is nothing. Learn how to play the game. There are numerous aspects of cricket. If you are sincere, humble and give respect (to each other), your game will get better," he added. It was a must-win clash for Afghanistan and they produced a brilliant fight against Pakistan before going down. Afghanistan almost had the game in their bag at one stage during Pakistan's run chase when the Men in Green were reduced to 118/9 on the penultimate delivery of the 19th over. Also Read: 'Painful for us'- Pakistan spinner hopes to win Asia Cup for those devastated by floods at home With 11 runs to get off the last over, many backed Afghanistan to defend it and win the game. However, Pakistan's no.10 Naseem Shah slammed back-to-back sixes to play a match-winning cameo for his team and wrap up the run-chase comfortably with four balls to spare. Pakistan secured a spot in the final of the tournament with their thrilling victory and will now face Sri Lanka in the title clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

'Have they lost their minds': Javed Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his red-hot form in the US Open 2022 on Saturday as he defeated local favourite Frances Tiafoe in the men's singles semi-final to reach his maiden Grand Slam final. Alcaraz was relentless in the semi-final as he fought till the end to come out on top against Tiafoe in a hard-fought contest.

Despite a brilliant fight from the American, Alcaraz got the better of him despite getting off to a nervy start in the semi-final. The Spaniard double faulted twice in the first set to go down 1-0 before fighting back to clinched the second set 6-3.

Alcaraz took the third set comfortably 6-1 before the American staged a comeback to clinch the fourth set and force the semi-final into a decider. However, Alcaraz displayed incredible grit and determination to punish Tiafoe again in the final set to bag the semi-final&nbsp;6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 and set up a title-clash with Casper Rudd.

"To be honest, in the semi-final of a Grand Slam you have to give everything... we have to fight until the last ball. It doesn't matter if we are fighting for five hours, six hours. It doesn't matter. You have to give everything on court," Alcaraz said after his victory. "Frances gave everything on court. This is amazing," he added.

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Alcaraz became the youngest male player to reach a Grand Slam final at the age of 19 and now has the world no.1 ranking in his sight ahead of the US Open 2022 final against Rudd. The young Spaniard said it feels amazing to be fighting for big things so early in his career, but admitted he still has a lot of work to do to become world no.1.

"It's amazing to be able to fight for big things. First time in the final of a Grand Slam. I can see the No. 1 in the world, but at the same time it's so far away," said the 19-year-old star.

"I have one more to go against a player who is unbelievable. He deserves to play a final. He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros. This is my first time. I'm going to give everything that I have. I will have to handle the nerves of being in a final of a Grand Slam, but obviously I'm really, really happy and as I said before every match, I'm going to enjoy. I'm going to enjoy the moment and let's see what happens," he added.

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The winner of the US Open 2022 final between Rudd and Alcaraz will become the new world no.1. If Alcaraz manages to beat Rudd, he will become the youngest world no.1 in the history of the ATP rankings while Rudd will become the first Norwegian to top the rankings if he outclassed the Spaniard.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his red-hot form in the US Open 2022 on Saturday as he defeated local favourite Frances Tiafoe in the men's singles semi-final to reach his maiden Grand Slam final.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his red-hot form in the US Open 2022 on Saturday as he defeated local favourite Frances Tiafoe in the men's singles semi-final to reach his maiden Grand Slam final. Alcaraz was relentless in the semi-final as he fought till the end to come out on top against Tiafoe in a hard-fought contest. Despite a brilliant fight from the American, Alcaraz got the better of him despite getting off to a nervy start in the semi-final. The Spaniard double faulted twice in the first set to go down 1-0 before fighting back to clinched the second set 6-3. Alcaraz took the third set comfortably 6-1 before the American staged a comeback to clinch the fourth set and force the semi-final into a decider. However, Alcaraz displayed incredible grit and determination to punish Tiafoe again in the final set to bag the semi-final 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 and set up a title-clash with Casper Rudd. "To be honest, in the semi-final of a Grand Slam you have to give everything... we have to fight until the last ball. It doesn't matter if we are fighting for five hours, six hours. It doesn't matter. You have to give everything on court," Alcaraz said after his victory. "Frances gave everything on court. This is amazing," he added. Also Read: Relentless Carlos Alcaraz ends local favourite Frances Tiafoe's dream run to reach US Open 2022 final Alcaraz became the youngest male player to reach a Grand Slam final at the age of 19 and now has the world no.1 ranking in his sight ahead of the US Open 2022 final against Rudd. The young Spaniard said it feels amazing to be fighting for big things so early in his career, but admitted he still has a lot of work to do to become world no.1. "It's amazing to be able to fight for big things. First time in the final of a Grand Slam. I can see the No. 1 in the world, but at the same time it's so far away," said the 19-year-old star. "I have one more to go against a player who is unbelievable. He deserves to play a final. He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros. This is my first time. I'm going to give everything that I have. I will have to handle the nerves of being in a final of a Grand Slam, but obviously I'm really, really happy and as I said before every match, I'm going to enjoy. I'm going to enjoy the moment and let's see what happens," he added. Also Read: Casper Ruud reaches US Open final with confident win over Karen Khachanov The winner of the US Open 2022 final between Rudd and Alcaraz will become the new world no.1. If Alcaraz manages to beat Rudd, he will become the youngest world no.1 in the history of the ATP rankings while Rudd will become the first Norwegian to top the rankings if he outclassed the Spaniard.

I can see No. 1 in the world, but it's so far away: Carlos Alcaraz raring to give his all in US Open final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz ended Frances Tiafoe's dream run at the U.S. Open with a 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 win to reach his first major final, where he will face Casper Ruud with the world number one ranking on the line.&nbsp;

Despite playing into the early morning hours in his previous two five-set matches, the 19-year-old showed no signs of fatigue on Friday, racing around the court to win the hard-fought battle.

"We are in a semi-final at a Grand Slam and we have to give everything we have inside, we have to fight until the last ball," Alcaraz said in an on-court interview.&nbsp;

"It doesn't matter if we are fighting for five hours, six hours. You have to give everything on court. Frances gave everything on court. This is amazing."&nbsp;

If he can beat Ruud, Alcaraz would become the youngest man to be crowned world number one, breaking the mark set by Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who was 20 when he became the world's top ranked player in 2001.

The win ends Big Foe's run at the tournament, where his unlikely success and uniquely American life story captivated fans and brought out luminaries including former first lady Michelle Obama to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night.&nbsp;

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No American man has hoisted a Grand Slam trophy since Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003, and Tiafoe was the first Black American man to reach the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows since the late Hall of Famer Ashe did so in 1972.

"This one really, really hurts," Tiafoe said in an on-court interview.

"Too good from Carlos. You're going to win a lot of Grand Slams, you're a hell of a player, a hell of a person. I'm happy I got to share the court on such a big stage with you.&nbsp;

"I am going to come back and I will win this thing one day. I'm sorry guys."&nbsp;

Tiafoe, whose parents fled civil war in Sierra Leone and who was exposed to the sport when his father worked as a caretaker at a tennis center in Maryland, had the sold-out crowd in his corner, especially after he saved a match point in the fourth set.&nbsp;

But there was still plenty of love for Alcaraz, who has electrified the tennis world with his acrobatic shotmaking and youthful vigor.&nbsp;

Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start, double faulting twice in the first set tie-breaker including one on set point to hand Tiafoe a 1-0 lead.&nbsp;

He raised his level to win the second set, breezed through the one-sided third and took Tiafoe to the brink in the fourth before the American produced an incredible fight back, winning his eighth tiebreaker of the tournament to set up a decider.

But there would be no escape from Alcaraz, who broke to open the fifth set and never looked back, sealing the win when Tiafoe's shot hit the net on match point.&nbsp;

It was the 50th match win for Alcaraz, the most of any player on the ATP Tour this year.&nbsp;

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Alcaraz, seeded third, will look to claim what could be the first of many Grand Slam trophies when he faces French Open finalist Ruud, who produced a confident four-set win over Karen Khachanov earlier on Friday.&nbsp;

Alcaraz beat Ruud in straight sets in the Miami Open final in April.&nbsp;

"It's amazing to be able to fight for big things. First time in a final of a Grand Slam. I can see the number one in the world and at the same time it is so far away," Alcaraz said.&nbsp;

"I have one more to go against a player who plays unbelievable. He deserves to play in the final. He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros and this is my first time.&nbsp;

"I'm going to give everything I have."&nbsp;

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz ended Frances Tiafoe's dream run at the U.S. Open with a 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 win to reach his first major final, where he will face Casper Ruud with the world number one ranking on the line.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz ended Frances Tiafoe's dream run at the U.S. Open with a 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 win to reach his first major final, where he will face Casper Ruud with the world number one ranking on the line. Despite playing into the early morning hours in his previous two five-set matches, the 19-year-old showed no signs of fatigue on Friday, racing around the court to win the hard-fought battle. "We are in a semi-final at a Grand Slam and we have to give everything we have inside, we have to fight until the last ball," Alcaraz said in an on-court interview. "It doesn't matter if we are fighting for five hours, six hours. You have to give everything on court. Frances gave everything on court. This is amazing." If he can beat Ruud, Alcaraz would become the youngest man to be crowned world number one, breaking the mark set by Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who was 20 when he became the world's top ranked player in 2001. The win ends Big Foe's run at the tournament, where his unlikely success and uniquely American life story captivated fans and brought out luminaries including former first lady Michelle Obama to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night. Also Read: Casper Ruud reaches US Open final with confident win over Karen Khachanov No American man has hoisted a Grand Slam trophy since Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003, and Tiafoe was the first Black American man to reach the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows since the late Hall of Famer Ashe did so in 1972. "This one really, really hurts," Tiafoe said in an on-court interview. "Too good from Carlos. You're going to win a lot of Grand Slams, you're a hell of a player, a hell of a person. I'm happy I got to share the court on such a big stage with you. "I am going to come back and I will win this thing one day. I'm sorry guys." Tiafoe, whose parents fled civil war in Sierra Leone and who was exposed to the sport when his father worked as a caretaker at a tennis center in Maryland, had the sold-out crowd in his corner, especially after he saved a match point in the fourth set. But there was still plenty of love for Alcaraz, who has electrified the tennis world with his acrobatic shotmaking and youthful vigor. Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start, double faulting twice in the first set tie-breaker including one on set point to hand Tiafoe a 1-0 lead. He raised his level to win the second set, breezed through the one-sided third and took Tiafoe to the brink in the fourth before the American produced an incredible fight back, winning his eighth tiebreaker of the tournament to set up a decider. But there would be no escape from Alcaraz, who broke to open the fifth set and never looked back, sealing the win when Tiafoe's shot hit the net on match point. It was the 50th match win for Alcaraz, the most of any player on the ATP Tour this year. Also Read: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek's bathroom break sets up Ons Jabeur US Open title showdown Alcaraz, seeded third, will look to claim what could be the first of many Grand Slam trophies when he faces French Open finalist Ruud, who produced a confident four-set win over Karen Khachanov earlier on Friday. Alcaraz beat Ruud in straight sets in the Miami Open final in April. "It's amazing to be able to fight for big things. First time in a final of a Grand Slam. I can see the number one in the world and at the same time it is so far away," Alcaraz said. "I have one more to go against a player who plays unbelievable. He deserves to play in the final. He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros and this is my first time. "I'm going to give everything I have."

Relentless Carlos Alcaraz ends local favourite Frances Tiafoe's dream run to reach US Open 2022 final

What went wrong for Rohit Sharma-led India in Asia Cup 2022?

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media. Urvashi had recently taken to her Instagram story to share an edited video of her with Naseem where the duo can be seen smiling at each other.

The video was from India's clash against Pakistan in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup on August 28. While Urvashi was present in the stands to watch the game, Naseem was in action for the Pakistan team. The video went viral on social media soon after Urvashi shared it her on her Insta story, sparking rumours.

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Naseem addressed the pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the presser, he was asked by a reporter about the video shared by Urvashi and why he was smiling. The Pakistan pacer&nbsp;came up with a cheeky response and said he didn't know who Urvashi is and why such videos are made.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/others-wouldnt-have-survived-gautam-gambhir-on-virat-kohli-being-in-indian-team-for-3-years-without-a-ton-514878">Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton</a>

"Smile toh aapke question pe aa raha hai (I am smiling at your question.) I don't know who Urvashi Rautela is. I only focus on my match. People usually send me videos but I have no idea. I have nothing special in me but I thank people who come to watch cricket and give a lot of respect," Naseem said during the presser.

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This is not the first time Urvashi has been garnering headlines for her involvement&nbsp;with cricketers as she was recently involved in an ugly war of words with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. The duo even exchanged a few posts taking a dig at each other on social media.

The feud started after Urvashi claimed in an interview that Pant once waited for hours to meet her in Delhi. The two were reportedly dating in the past but not all seems to be well between them now.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-is-crunch-time-for-rahul-dravid-ex-bcci-selector-after-indias-disappointing-exit-from-asia-cup-2022-514825">This is crunch time for&nbsp;Dravid: Ex-BCCI selector after India's disappointing exit from Asia Cup 2022</a>

Naseem, on the other hand, has been in terrific form with the ball for Pakistan throughout the tournament so far. In the absence of premier pacer Shaheen Afridi, Naseem has been the pace spearhead for Pakistan and has done well for the team. He has six wickets in four games and also played a match-winning cameo against Afghanistan with the bat in the final.

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the all-important final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 11).

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media.

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media. Urvashi had recently taken to her Instagram story to share an edited video of her with Naseem where the duo can be seen smiling at each other. The video was from India's clash against Pakistan in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup on August 28. While Urvashi was present in the stands to watch the game, Naseem was in action for the Pakistan team. The video went viral on social media soon after Urvashi shared it her on her Insta story, sparking rumours. Urvashi Rautela has shared a video of herself and Naseem Shah on her Instagram story pic.twitter.com/zbHQnlUFP1 — Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) September 6, 2022 × Naseem addressed the pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the presser, he was asked by a reporter about the video shared by Urvashi and why he was smiling. The Pakistan pacer came up with a cheeky response and said he didn't know who Urvashi is and why such videos are made. Also Read: Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton "Smile toh aapke question pe aa raha hai (I am smiling at your question.) I don't know who Urvashi Rautela is. I only focus on my match. People usually send me videos but I have no idea. I have nothing special in me but I thank people who come to watch cricket and give a lot of respect," Naseem said during the presser. Naseem shah smiles ones again on question about Urvashi Rautela @UrvashiRautela @BCCI #NaseemShah pic.twitter.com/RvpWxajnYX — Haseeb Arslan (@haseebArslanUK) September 10, 2022 × This is not the first time Urvashi has been garnering headlines for her involvement with cricketers as she was recently involved in an ugly war of words with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. The duo even exchanged a few posts taking a dig at each other on social media. The feud started after Urvashi claimed in an interview that Pant once waited for hours to meet her in Delhi. The two were reportedly dating in the past but not all seems to be well between them now. Also Read: This is crunch time for Dravid: Ex-BCCI selector after India's disappointing exit from Asia Cup 2022 Naseem, on the other hand, has been in terrific form with the ball for Pakistan throughout the tournament so far. In the absence of premier pacer Shaheen Afridi, Naseem has been the pace spearhead for Pakistan and has done well for the team. He has six wickets in four games and also played a match-winning cameo against Afghanistan with the bat in the final. Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the all-important final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 11).

I don't know who she is: Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah on questions over Urvashi Rautela after viral video

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