Sports from Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Pain-free Djokovic ends Karatsev run to reach ninth final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic declared himself fighting fit for the Australian Open final after ending the incredible run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev with his "best match" of the tournament on Thursday.
All-rounders Morris, Maxwell become IPL millionaires, Vivo back as title sponsor

Chris Morris of South Africa and Australia's Glenn Maxwell emerged as millionaires from the early round of the players auction for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
Avram Grant joins Dubai pro players' programme line up

Former Chelsea manager and Israel national coach Avram Grant has been signed up by Dubai Sports Council for its new pro players programme.
Osaka ends Williams' bid for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title

Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on Thursday, humbling the American great 6-3, 6-4 to reach her second Australian Open final.

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