![Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Riyadh exhibition match Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Riyadh exhibition match](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662806177_CarlosAlcaraz.jpg)
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Riyadh exhibition match
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in an exhibition match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Thu Dec 28 2023
![Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703216083_TBMessijpg.jpg)
Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings
World champions Argentina firmly held onto their world No 1 position at the end of 2023, as FIFA announced the year-ending men's world rankings on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Swiatek lifts first US Open title Swiatek lifts first US Open title](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662871525_IgaSwiatek.jpg)
Swiatek lifts first US Open title
World No 1 Iga Swiatek eased past Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) to grab her first US Open title and second Grand Slam victory of 2022 on Saturday.
Sun Sep 11 2022
![Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661692080_Beregulelaki.jpg)
Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are now setting their sights on winning the world number one ranking and their inaugural BWF World Tour title.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![World no.1 Swiatek ousted from Wimbledon World no.1 Swiatek ousted from Wimbledon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653797523_FranceTennisFrench.jpg)
World no.1 Swiatek ousted from Wimbledon
Women's singles world No.1 Iga Swiatek from Poland was knocked out of the Wimbledon Championships by French veteran Alize Cornet on Saturday.
Sun Jul 03 2022
![Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1 Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598045964_SOHWAICHING.jpg)
Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1
World number one tower runner Soh Wai Ching is working hard to raise funds to enable him to continue to conquer skyscrapers around the world.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Tennis: Russian world No.1 Medvedev calls for peace after roller-coaster day Tennis: Russian world No.1 Medvedev calls for peace after roller-coaster day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645778093_DaniilMedvedev.jpg)
Tennis: Russian world No.1 Medvedev calls for peace after "roller-coaster day"
Medvedev said it was not easy watching the news when his country invaded Ukraine.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![Lee Chong Wei's father confident his son can grab gold in finals Lee Chong Wei's father confident his son can grab gold in finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81471620215_LeeAhChai.jpg)
Lee Chong Wei's father confident his son can grab gold in finals
The father of world No. 1 shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei is positive that his son will have a chance to grab his first Olympic gold medal.
Fri Aug 19 2016
![Golf: World No.1, Jason Day out of Olympics over Zika fears Golf: World No.1, Jason Day out of Olympics over Zika fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61467120183_JasonDay.jpg)
Golf: World No.1, Jason Day out of Olympics over Zika fears
Australia's Day announces that he will not be competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games this coming August in Rio de Janeiro.
Tue Jun 28 2016
![Failure in football shouldn't overshadow success of other sports: KJ Failure in football shouldn't overshadow success of other sports: KJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442364326_malaysia.jpg)
Failure in football shouldn't overshadow success of other sports: KJ
Football aside, there are many sports that have produced excellent results while some athletes are ranked world No.1 in their respective sport.
Tue Jun 21 2016
![Lee Chong Wei to meet World No. 1 in China Lee Chong Wei to meet World No. 1 in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81441899366_LeeChongWei.jpg)
Lee Chong Wei to meet World No. 1 in China
Chen Long of China will meet Lee Chong Wei at the finals of the Asian Badminton Championship.
Sun May 01 2016
![Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long at Malaysian Open Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long at Malaysian Open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41460286645_Picstory.jpg)
Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long at Malaysian Open
Datuk Lee Chong Wei gave Chen Long a swift run over after defeating the world number one with a 21-13, 21-8 victory at Malaysian Open.
Sun Apr 10 2016
![Nicol David extend reigns as world No.1 for 106 months Nicol David extend reigns as world No.1 for 106 months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/41406299433_295x200.jpg)
Nicol David extend reigns as world No.1 for 106 months
Despite only clinching one title this season, Malaysia's squash queen, Datuk Nicol David has maintained her position as the world number one player for 106 consecutive months.
Fri May 01 2015
![Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/51420634098_300x250.jpg)
Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year
Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year
Thu Jan 08 2015
![Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61357170251_295x200.jpg)
Nicol seeks to retain world No.1 ranking for 10th consecutive year
Squash queen Datuk Nicol David is looking forward to retaining her world number one ranking in 2015 after her tremendous achievements last year.
Tue Jan 06 2015