"At this point of the season for me, every victory is important, every title means a lot to me. This is not confidence for Wimbledon, this is an important victory for me and I'm happy for that today.
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The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.
'If this can happen to her, how safe are the girls in other industries and work places and in other parts of the country known to be less safe than Kerala?'
What makes winning in Indian Wells and Miami difficult is the fact that the two tournaments are held back-to-back, over four weeks, and in completely different directions. No wonder they are sometimes labeled as the 'Fifth Major'.
The 33-year-old American, seeking his second Wimbledon title, beat stubborn British wildcard Jamie Delgado in the first round at Wimbledon.
The 5th ODI between India and Australia at Cuttack has been called off due to incessant rain.
They are trying to better the country's education system.
But Tiger Woods stayed in hot pursuit for a third consecutive title.
Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday
The veteran American set up a showdown with Romanian former world number one Simona Halep in Saturday's final.
The triple champion, who started the race from a record 69th career pole position, led Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas to a runaway one-two finish in front of the massed ranks of red-shirted Ferrari fans.
Play on the second day of the first Test between New Zealand and India was delayed by heavy overnight and morning rain on Friday.
Serena Williams won her eighth Miami Open title with little trouble, enjoying a 6-2, 6-0 win over Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in just 56 minutes on Saturday.
Swing and seam friendly conditions, a lack of truly scary Australian bowlers and New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's retirement are all themes that will resonate when the first Test gets underway in Wellington on Friday.
The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.
'Our plan in to take early wickets in the first 20 overs and that will help us to put pressure on the opposition'
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Sukanya Verma picks the best fashion stories of the year.
Missed these amazing pictures this year? We give you a recap.
England, with a series win already secured, can complete South Africa's ignominious fall from the top of the rankings when the final Test of the four-match series starts at Centurion Park in Pretoria on Friday.
'We probably didn't think it was going to move around like it did. It was tough but Jimmy (Anderson) was magnificent' 'I think we're still reasonably confident, obviously the last two days haven't gone to plan but I think we're still in front of the game'
Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their stories.
England coach Trevor Bayliss defended India's much-criticised preparation for the ongoing Test series, saying the beleaguered visitors couldn't have fit in more practice than what they did before the disastrous first two games.
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