In the Australian Open, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka easily advanced to the quarter-finals with a swift victory over Mirra Andreeva, setting up a potential clash with Coco Gauff, who came from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic. Sabalenka praised her young opponent’s skills, while Gauff expressed disappointment over the US ban on TikTok affecting her routine. Gauff will face Paula Badosa next, who overcame Olga Danilovic to reach her first Australian Open quarter-final after considering retirement due to injury.
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Sources: Rockets' Thompson (ankle) out 2 weeks
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, a key player and two-way force, will be out for 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, with no structural damage but requiring treatment for swelling and rehab following an MRI. Thompson sustained the injury during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, falling awkwardly and limping off the court just shy of a triple-double performance, showcasing his impact as a fulltime starter with impressive averages of 16.4...
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