South Africa batsman Aiden Markram (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

South Africa vice-captain Aden marikram It was sensationally as he earned 23 balls against England in the first ODI of the three -match series in Hadingley, Leeds on Tuesday. The right-handed batsman made special pleasure to target the debut pace Sunny Baker, sent him to the border again and again. South Africa’s commanding performance inspired him to win a seven-wicket win, leading to a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 132, South Africa reached a 50 -run mark in just six overs, recording one of its fastest fifties in ODI history. Markram set a new record for fifty fifty by South African against England, which is moving forward Chris MorrisWhich reached a milestone off 30 balls in Wanderers in Johannesburg in 2016. Markram made his intentions clear from the first over, killing three borders with Baker. In the second over, he left England on the back leg, with two sixes and one four. He reached his fifty on the last ball of the seventh over, providing a strong platform to South Africa. Combined with Markram Rayan recalleton Hashim Amla and since South Africa’s first 100 initial stand against England in Odis and Quinton de Cock In 2016, he scored 239 runs in Centurion. Markram eventually fell from 55 balls to 86 Adil RashidSouth Africa comfortably reached the target with 187 balls, as Ricelton and Developed Bravis remained unbeaten on 31 and 6, respectively. Rashid took all three wickets for England.

Earlier, South African bowlers produced a clinical performance after selecting the field. England were excluded for just 131 in 25 overs. Keshav Maharaj Claimed four wickets, Vian Mulder took three, while Nandre Burger and Lungi Cash raised one -one. Jamie Smith scored the top for England with 54 runs in 48 balls. This was the fourth lowest of England against South Africa in Odis and his second lowest in Headingley. Six England batsmen were dismissed for a single-score of singles, which highlights a full collapse against a confident South African team that arrived in Britain behind the 2–1 series victory over Australia.

Novak Djokovic came into four sets to defeat Taylor Fritz for the 11th time. He will face the next Carlos Alakraj in the US Open semi -finals. (AP)

Novak jokovich On Tuesday, after defeating Taylor Fritz in four sets, he moved to his 14th US Open semi -finals. The 38-year-old Serbian star won 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, leading to his correct record against Fritz. He will continue his search for the 25th major title and will face the next Carlos Alakraj.The match was a tough fight, in which Fritz pushed Djokovic to its limits. “Incredibly close match,” Djokovic said after the match. “It was really someone’s match.” He admitted that Fritz played better during the second and third sets, but major points made a difference.Despite some initial tournament struggle and medical attention, Djokovic has found its rhythm. With the win, he equaled the records of Jimmy Consors for most US Open semi -final shows at 14.The last moments of the match were particularly tense. “That last game was nervous-rating,” Djokovic shared. He showed sympathy for Fritz, who ended the match with a double mistake. “He was not worth it, but a great fight and a great tournament for him.”Looking forward, Djokovic promises to be an exciting semi -final, which will meet Alkaraz. This will be his first meeting in the flushing meadows, including Djokovic ahead of his overall matchup, including a win in his last two matches.
Djokovic praised Fritz’s aggressive game and admitted that he struggled several times. “I did not feel that I was dominating behind the court today. In many of my service games, I was just trying to survive, fighting for every ball. He was aggressive, remained close to the line. It is not easy to play it. At the end of the day, winning matters and I really proud the fight I put and I always wear my heart on my sleeve for this game. I am still enjoying it. ,Novak Djokovic makes milestone in US Open win53 – Djokovic has reached the Grand Slam semi -finals (men or women). He overtakes Chris Art’s 52 tally. The list also includes Roger Federer (46), Martina Navratilova (44), Serena Williams (40).7 – Djokovic has all four Grand Slam semi -finals in a single year14 – 14 times in the semi -finals of Djokovic US Open – is now similar to Wimbledon. He has reached the last-four times in the French Open and 12 times in the Australian Open14-0-Jokovic has never lost the US Open Quarter Final. This is the highest male single semi -final in the history of the tournament, with Jimmy Consors

New York – Defending Champion Aryana Sabalanka On Tuesday night, the US Open returned to the semi -finals without hitting a ball because the woman who was to face in the quarterfinals was 2023 Wimbledon Champion Market WondrasovaThe injured were taken out of his match with knee.

A statement issued by the Tennis Association of the United States said, “I tried my best to take the court today, but during the warm-up, I again felt my knee, and after consulting the tournament’s doctor, decided not to risk the injury.” “I appreciate all the support of this tournament and apologize to fans who were ready for the match.”

A representative from Vondrasova told ESPN’s Mary Joe Fernandez that the injury was caused by a three-set win over the 2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Raikina And that Vondrasova played through it during the fourth round match on Sunday night.

According to the USTA, Wondrasova is the first woman to give a walkover to her opponent – when a tennis player withdraws from a match before starting – in the quarterfinals in the US Open or later since 1988, when Steffi Graf advanced to the finals after Chris Arte, Chris Apt did not play his service.

Sabalenka will now meet number 4 Jessica pegula In Semifinal on ThursdayThis is a rematch of last year’s championship match at flushing meadows, which was won by Sabalenka in straight sets.

This is the first time Sabalenka has ever upgraded to a major through walkover or retirement.

“So he is all after all,” sorry for Sabalenka Written on social media“She is playing amazing tennis and I know how badly she should get hurt for her.”

Sabalanka told Chris Budeen of ESPN that she was “surprised” from the news after seeing Wondrasova warm up and wished Vondrasova a quick recovery in the locker room.

The Wondrasova WTA rankings has been high as number 6, but a series of injuries over the years kept them away from the tour for stretch at a time. This included operations on his wrist in 2022 and on his shoulder last year.

He entered the 60th position in the US Open and ignored it.

“This place is very special for me – exactly a year ago I was in surgery, I was not sure that I would ever come back,” Wondrasova It is written in an Instagram story“Come back here, competing again and enjoying such beautiful matches more than words.”

The quarterfinal matches of the last two women are scheduled for Wednesday: No. 2 Ega swetec Vs number 8 Amanda anisimova – This is one Remach of last month’s Wimbledon FinalWho Swetek won 6–0, 6–0 – and number 11 Karolina Muchova Vs number 23 Naomi Osaka,

This will be osaka First Grand Slam quarter -final since 2021 Australian OpenWhere she claims her fourth major trophy.

ESPN Research and Associated Press contributed to this report.