Sports World January 20 Highlights: Sinner Beats Rune At Australian Open; Nigeria Short New Zealand At Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup

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Jannik Sinner (1) vs Holger Rune (13)

Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton (21)

Lorenzo Sonego vs Learner Tien

Australian Open’s 4th round fixtures from the top half of the draw will see four matches including Jannik Sinner take on Holger Rune. The women’s section of the draw will see Iga Swiatek in action.

In Women’s HIL, Soorma Hockey Club face Delhi SG Pipers while the men’s division witnesses a clash between Bengal Tigers and Soorma.

T20 cricket continues all around the globe from Super Smash, Bangladesh Premier League, ILT20 and SA20.

Marseille lost more ground in the Ligue 1 title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by Strasbourg at the Stade Velodrome, and are now nine points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Australia bowl first against Bangladesh in match No.9 in Bangi.

Australia XI: Kate Pelle, Ines McKeon, Lucy Hamilton (c), Caoimhe Bray, Eleanor Larosa, Hasrat Gill, Chloe Ainsworth, Grace Lyons (wk), Tegan Williamson, Juliette Morton, and Amy Hunter.

Bangladesh XI: Fahomida Choya, Juairiya Ferdous (wk), Mst Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Sumaiya Akter (c), Afia Ashima Era, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam, Habiba Islam Pinky, Nishita Akter Nishi, and Mst Anisa Akter Soba.

Ireland bat first against USA in match No.10 in Johor.

Ireland XI: Alice Walsh, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Lowe, Annabel Squires, Lara McBride, Abbi Harrison (wk), Ellie McGee, Niamh MacNulty (c), Lucy Neely, Kia McCartney, and Jennifer Jackson.

USA XI: Disha Dhingra, Pooja Shah, Chetnaa G Prasad, Anika Kolan (c & wk), Pooja Ganesh, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Isani Vaghela, Aditi Chudasama, Ritu Singh, Maahi Madhavan, and Saanvi Immadi.

After splashing big at the IPL auction for acquiring Rishabh Pant’s services, Lucknow Super Giants are all set to unveil the India star wicketkeeper as their next captain. The owner of LSG, Sanjiv Goenka has called for the “special” media interaction of the IPL franchise where the jersey unveiling is also expected.

Jannik Sinner takes the first set 6-3 and battles Holger Rune in a close second set, currently tied 1-1 with Rune leading 40-30. Rune’s 19 unforced errors prove costly in this intense round four clash.

1. Real Madrid – 4-1 victory over Las Palmas, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a brace

2. Athletic Bilbao – 2-1 win at Celta Vigo

3. Valencia – 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad

Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune are now tied at 1-1 in sets after Rune claimed a 6-3 win in the second set.

Both players are hitting big winners, with Sinner recording 15 to Rune’s 16, but Rune’s 30 unforced errors have put him on the backfoot. The match is now at 1 hour 34 minutes as they battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Madison Keys is leading 5-3 in the third set against Elena Rybakina in their Australian Open round 4 match.

After Rybakina won the second set, Keys has been dominant, displaying impressive shot-making. The match is at 1 hour 49 minutes, with Keys now serving for the match.

Novak Djokovic yet again made the headlines at Melbourne Park, but this time for a controversial stance after he boycotted the on-court interview. The 24-time Grand Slam winner wanted an apology from Australia’s Channel 9, the host broadcaster for the calendar’s first Grand Slam event, over a segment where a sports journalist called him “overrated” and also insulted his supporters. Read the full story HERE.

Madison Keys claims a 6-3 1-6 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina to secure her place in the Australian Open quarter-finals and set a clash with Elina Svitolina.

Rybakina, the sixth seed at Melbourne Park, had looked in fine form in the early rounds, but came into Monday’s clash with Keys at Margaret Court Arena carrying a back issue. Read the match report HERE.

The United States of America defeated Ireland by nine wickets in match 10 of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 at Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, January 20. Read USA vs IRE, Group B brief match report HERE.

Jannik Sinner advances to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Holger Rune in a match lasting 3 hours and 5 minutes.

After dropping the second set, Sinner regrouped to win the next three, securing a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. Both players hit 35 winners, but Sinner’s consistency and fewer unforced errors (35 vs. 54) ultimately made the difference at the Rod Laver Arena.

Nigeria stunned New Zealand by two runs in their rain-affected ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, Group C match at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia on Monday, January 20.

Reduced to a 13-over game due to the wet outfield, debutants Nigeria defended valiantly to cause the first big upset of the tournament, restricting New Zealand to 63/6 after posting 65/6.

South Africa mauled Samoa by 10 wickets in match 14 of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Bowling first, the Proteas dismissed the tournament debutants for a meagre 16 all out in 9.1 overs with Nthabiseng Nini (3/4) starring with the ball and then chased down the target in only 1.4 overs finishing at 17/0.

Ben Shelton advances to the Australian Open quarterfinals after Gael Monfils retired in the fourth set.

Shelton was leading 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, 2-0 when Monfils decided to call it quits due to apparent physical discomfort. The match lasted 2 hours and 59 minutes.

England defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in match 23 of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 at Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Johor, Malaysia.

Opting to bowl first, the 2023 runners-up produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Pakistan for 66 all out in 18.5 overs. Amruthaa Surenkumar rocked the top order with a three-over spell with returns of 3/17, and Pakistan never recovered.

Iga Swiątek delivers a dominant performance, dishing out two bagels in her 6-0, 6-0 victory over Elisabetta Lys at the Australian Open round four match.

The world No. 2 raced through the match in just 1 hour, showing her with 28 winners and just 18 unforced errors, securing her place in the quarterfinals.

Nepal almost pulled off a heist in Bangi, Malaysia. Defending a lowly 73 against Scotland in match 12 of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval on Monday, January 20, the debutants dragged it to the final over. Read the match report HERE.

Iga Swiatek’s one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency because her explanation “is plausible,” WADA announced on Monday.

WADA released its decision just minutes after Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player, sealed a 6-0 6-1 victory against Eva Lys to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. Read the full story HERE.

Jannik Sinner vs. Holger Rune: Sinner defeated Rune with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in fourth round

Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelsen: De Minaur secured a 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-3 win, keeping home hopes alive.

Ben Shelton vs. Gael Monfils: Shelton progressed to the quarterfinals after Monfils retired due to a back injury, with the score at 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 1-0.

Lorenzo Sonego vs Learner Tien: Sonego advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 victory.

The Australian Open women’s singles round 4 day 9 matches result:

1. Iga Swiatek defeated Eva Lys 6-0, 6-1.

2. Emma Navarro overcame Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 5-7, 7-5.

3. Madison Keys secured win over Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

4. Elina Svitolina secured a victory against Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1.

That’s all from our side for today. Join us again tomorrow for the live coverage of sports news from all across the world on January 21, Tuesday 2025.