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Dominic Thiem to miss start of season, says Australian Open still the goal

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Due to a long-term wrist injury, Austrian player Dominic Tim will withdraw from the upcoming ATP Cup and Sydney ATP 250 tournament on Sunday and will decide whether to participate in the Australian Open at the end of December.

The 28-year-old player has not played since he was injured at the Mallorca Open in June, failed to defend the U.S. Open this year, and also withdrew from the World Tennis Championships exhibition held in Abu Dhabi this week.

“After talking with my team, we decided to return to Austria instead of flying directly to Australia,” Tim wrote on Twitter.

“Unfortunately, I caught a cold during my stay in Dubai (and tested negative for COVID-19) and could not practice last week.” Therefore, my physical condition will not be able to participate in the ATP Cup and Sydney ATP 250. “I have not participated in the past six months. After the game, I cannot risk coming back prematurely and further injury.”

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Ranked 15th in the world, he said his goal is to play in Melbourne Park in the first Grand Slam this year, adding that his wrists are “almost 100%.”

“In general, the time I spent in Dubai was great because I increased the intensity and level of practice… We will make the final decision on my participation before the end of December,” Tim said.

The ATP Cup will begin on January 1, and the Sydney ATP 250 Championship will begin next week.

The Australian Open will be held on January 17.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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