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Women’s World Cup opens with records and landmark wins
Japan’s comeback, Caitlin Clark’s debut and Italy’s first tournament win in more than 30 years led eight games in Berlin.
04 Sep Europe Berlin, Germany
Japan beat Mali 102-97, Australia defeated Puerto Rico 70-54, USA beat China 94-61 and Korea overcame Nigeria 99-81 on the opening day of the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Belgium beat Türkiye 89-75, Spain defeated Germany 83-53, Italy earned its first World Cup win in more than 30 years by beating Czechia 63-54, and France beat Hungary 99-53.
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