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Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible self belief helps him isolate clutch moments and raise his game | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible self belief helps him isolate clutch moments and raise his game | Tennis News

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4 min readUpdated: Jan 31, 2026 11:29 AM IST There is a reason why Carlos Alcaraz has taken his place in sports lovers’ imagination as rapidly as he has racked up an impressive CV by the age of 22, one that even some tennis greats would be envious of. His flashy groundstrokes, easy-going charisma and entertaining style may play a role. But it probably has a lot more to do with the single word he wrote on the cameras after escaping into the Australian Open final with yet another sensational comeback victory: “Believe.” A neatly packaged highlight reel will not do justice to the five-and-a-half-hour-long compelling piece of theatre that took place across a searingly hot Melbourne afternoon on the Rod Laver Arena on Friday. Alcaraz defeated the German third seed Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the semifinals. That sheer number-scramble of a scoreline may itself elicit all sorts of conclusions, but Alcaraz willed this against-all-odds victory — facing a surging, peaking opponent and a badly cramping body — …

South Africa must improve ‘clutch temperament’ as ODI rebuild continues: Ashwell Prince | Cricket News

South Africa must improve ‘clutch temperament’ as ODI rebuild continues: Ashwell Prince | Cricket News

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South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince on Saturday said the Proteas’ ODI side still needs to sharpen its temperament in “clutch moments” as they continue testing combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Prince admitted the team’s immediate focus over the past year has been on Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup, leaving the 50-over format in an experimental phase. “We’ve been able to try different combinations in the 50-over space and we still have time before getting close to a final squad,” Prince said on the eve of the first ODI against India here. Despite being satisfied with both batting and bowling depth, Prince highlighted one area where South Africa must improve. “If there’s one area, it’s the bigger moments — tighter, clutch moments. White-ball cricket is about high-pressure environments and that’s where we want to get better,” he said. With heavy dew predicted for the series opener here Sunday, Prince said the toss could play a decisive role. “Our homework says a lot of dew is expected, so teams usually prefer …

D Gukesh’s silver lining after ending last at Clutch Chess: ‘These guys won’t be there at FIDE World Cup’ | Chess News

D Gukesh’s silver lining after ending last at Clutch Chess: ‘These guys won’t be there at FIDE World Cup’ | Chess News

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Gukesh Dommaraju ended last in the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown exhibition event after topping the standings on day 1. While Magnus Carlsen won the four-player event, Fabiano Caruana ended second and Hikaru Nakamura was third. D Gukesh lost five out of six games to Carlsen over the three-day tournament with the remaining clash ending in a draw. Asked about his performance at the Clutch Chess event, Gukesh said: “Obviously not great. The first day was quite promising. I started off quite well, but the second and third days were just completely off. At some point, it was very tough to start getting wins, and when it’s like that against this opposition, it usually goes downhill quite fast. But overall, great experience, especially before the FIDE World Cup. I mean, there are no better training partners than these three (Carlsen, Nakamura and Caruana). So the good thing is these three won’t be there in the World Cup. So, I had a better training than what I’ll be facing. So, I hope it helps.” World champion Gukesh …

Magnus Carlsen wins Clutch Chess with 2 rounds to spare: ‘I’m quite a bit better than others when I’m playing well’ | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen wins Clutch Chess with 2 rounds to spare: ‘I’m quite a bit better than others when I’m playing well’ | Chess News

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Magnus Carlsen won the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown event with two rounds to spare, prevailing in the three-day exhibition event over a stacked field that included Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana and world champion D Gukesh. Carlsen pocketed a $1,70,000 (approximately Rs 1.5 crore) for his victory at the event in what was his return to the Saint Louis Chess Club for the first time since the Hans Niemann cheating allegations in 2022. Carlsen defeated world champion Gukesh five times in six games over the three days, with one contest on the first day ending as a draw. Gukesh ended last in the standings in an event which also featured the world’s top three players. Magnus Carlsen takes on world champion D Gukesh in a Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown clash in St Louis. (PHOTO: Lennart Ootes/ Saint Louis Chess Club) What made the victory even more remarkable was that Carlsen was playing in his first over-the-board tournament since he became a father last month. After the first day of the Clutch Chess tournament, Magnus Carlsen complained …

Magnus Carlsen beats D Gukesh twice at Clutch Chess; world champion at bottom of standings, world no 1 at top | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen beats D Gukesh twice at Clutch Chess; world champion at bottom of standings, world no 1 at top | Chess News

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World no 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in both their games on day 2 of the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown exhibition event before defeating Hikaru Nakamura twice and losing his games to Fabiano Caruana to surge into top spot in the four-player event. Gukesh, who was on top of the standings after day 1, slumped to last spot after winning no games on day 2. The format of the three-day tournament means that players earned one point for a win on day 1, two points for wins on day 2 and will earn three points for any victory on the final day, which means that the door is still open for Gukesh to win the whole event with a decent performance on the final day. Gukesh had three draws and three defeats on the second day of the event. Story continues below this ad “It was better than yesterday, but I mean I would like to have a little bit more control in my games than I did today, but you know, …

Gukesh D loses first game to Magnus Carlsen, still leads at end of Day 1 in Clutch Chess with wins over Nakamura, Caruana | Chess News

Gukesh D loses first game to Magnus Carlsen, still leads at end of Day 1 in Clutch Chess with wins over Nakamura, Caruana | Chess News

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Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju lost his opening game of the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown exhibition event to Magnus Carlsen but then bounced back to rack up three wins and two draws in his remaining games to end the first day of the event as the tournament leader. The even also features players like Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. After the first day of the event ended, Gukesh has four points out of a possible six. Gukesh ended the day pocketing a cool $3000 as bonus for his three wins. After the first defeat against Carlsen, he held the world no 1 from Norway to a draw in game two. Then, he defeated Nakamura in their first game, before another draw. Against Caruana, Gukesh claimed two back-to-back victories to end the day on top of the four-player standings. “It started with the loss, but I was still happy with the game,” Gukesh told the St Louis Chess Club in an interview after the end of the day. Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | …

Urvashi Rautela to people calling her Cannes red carpet outfit with parrot clutch a gimmick: ‘Wouldn’t change anything’ | Fashion Trends

Urvashi Rautela to people calling her Cannes red carpet outfit with parrot clutch a gimmick: ‘Wouldn’t change anything’ | Fashion Trends

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This year, Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival in a colourful outfit, adding drama with a tiara and a crystal clutch shaped like a parrot. However, her look was met with criticism on social media, with many people calling it a gimmick to seek attention. Now, Urvashi is speaking out against the backlash. Also read: ₹4 lakh; internet says ‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’”>Urvashi Rautela walks Cannes red carpet with parrot clutch worth ₹4 lakh; internet says ‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’ Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival on the opening day.(Instagram) In an interview with Hindustan Times, Urvashi shared that her attire was an attempt to celebrate her individuality. On her look Urvashi wore a strapless Michael Cinco gown on the first day at Cannes. It featured multi-coloured jewelled panels on the front, a sculpted bodice, a figure-hugging silhouette, a layered turquoise and black tulle skirt on the back, and a long train. She accessorised the ensemble with jewelled earrings, a matching headgear, and …

‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’: Urvashi Rautela walks Cannes 2025 red carpet with Rs 4 lakh parrot clutch, fails to recreate iconic Aishwarya Rai moment | Bollywood News

‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’: Urvashi Rautela walks Cannes 2025 red carpet with Rs 4 lakh parrot clutch, fails to recreate iconic Aishwarya Rai moment | Bollywood News

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Urvashi Rautela walked the Cannes 2025 opening ceremony red carpet in a multicoloured floor-length gown with a dramatic back, paired with a tiara and a blingy parrot-shaped handbag, which reportedly sells for around Rs 4.7 lakh. The outfit also reminded many of Aishwarya Rai’s iconic 2018 Cannes look. Though that look was widely praised and is still remembered as one of her finest, on the other hand, Urvashi, who has become a Cannes regular by now, was brutally trolled for a gown described by some as a rainbow-fishtail fusion. But what really stole the show was her accessory: a parrot-shaped crystal-studded clutch. Urvashi Rautela arrives at Cannes 2025 with a parrot clutch According to the Instagram page Diet Sabya, the parrot clutch that Urvashi carried is from designer Judith Leiber and comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $5,495 (around Rs 4.68 lakh). Not only did she hold the clutch in a pet-style pose on her arms, but in case the price tag wasn’t dramatic enough, Urvashi went ahead and kissed the parrot in front …

Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet with a Parrot clutch worth Rs 4 lakh; netizens poke fun ‘First Indian actress…’

Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet with a Parrot clutch worth Rs 4 lakh; netizens poke fun ‘First Indian actress…’

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Cannes 2025: Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet with a Parrot clutch worth Rs 4 lakh; netizens poke fun ‘First Indian actress…’ Home News and Gossip Cannes 2025: Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet with a Parrot clutch worth Rs 4 lakh; netizens pok… Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2025 during the opening ceremony of the gala. She dressed in a multicoloured gown which she teamed with a tiara and a parrot clutch. The 78th Cannes Film Festival kickstarted with much gusto on Tuesday. A lot of celebrities from across the world reached the French Riviera to be a part of the film event. From India, it was Urvashi Rautela who showed up for the opening ceremony. Urvashi Rautela has been a constant at Cannes Film Festival over the past few years. The actress has dished out many glamorous looks for the same. This time, Urvashi Rautela opted for a multi-coloured gown and a …

Urvashi Rautela walks Cannes red carpet with parrot clutch worth ₹4 lakh; internet says ‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’ | Hollywood

Urvashi Rautela walks Cannes red carpet with parrot clutch worth ₹4 lakh; internet says ‘Moulin Rouge meets Mayur Vihar’ | Hollywood

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May 13, 2025 10:17 PM IST Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival dressed in a colourful outfit, a tiara and carrying a crystal clutch in the shape of a parrot. Actor Urvashi Rautela, a Cannes Film Festival regular for a while now, walked the red carpet on Tuesday for the opening ceremony and screening of the film Partir un jour (Leave One Day). Dressed in a colourful outfit, she accessorised her look with a tiara and a parrot-shaped crystal-embedded clutch. (Also Read: Payal Kapadia opens up about her Mumbai trilogy at Cannes 2025: ‘City is full of contradictions’) Urvashi Rautela poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the opening ceremony and the screening the film Partir un jour (Leave One Day) Out of competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2025. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe) Urvashi Rautela at Cannes 2025 Pictures and videos of Urvashi from the red carpet are doing the rounds on social media, with people having varied reactions. The actor opted for a strapless …