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India's ace Tennis star Rohan Bopanna who is set to become the World No.1 ranked men's doubles player expressed his emotions after achieving a remarkable feat at the age of 43.

Star India Tennis player Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday became the oldest World No. 1 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings following his stupendous win in the men's doubles quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open.

The World No. 4 Coco Gauff reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career after a tough 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.

After a 7-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is making a grand return with an expanded format, featuring both men's and, for the first time, an exclusive women's league.

The Hockey India League (HIL) auction witnessed a flurry of strategic bids and significant selections as teams aimed to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. Key figures from various franchises shared their thoughts on their team compositions and the auction process, highlighting their confidence and excitement for the season ahead. PR Sreejesh, the Director and Assistant Coach of Delhi SG Pipers, expressed satisfaction with their selections. He emphasized the balanced nature of the team, which includes a mix of experienced foreign and talented Indian players. "We have selected a good team, including a foreign goalkeeper. Mostly, we have gone with Indian players, creating a balanced team with enough players in defense and midfield. Tomorrow, we need to focus on the forward and midfield positions," said Sreejesh.

The auctions for the competition, making its return after seven years, are taking place from October 13 to 15.