Russian teenager Andreeva uses Nadal as role model
LONDON : Schoolgirl and tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva is modelling herself on Rafa Nadal for mental toughness and resilience.
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Verstappen takes Red Bull's 11th win in a row
SILVERSTONE, England :Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.
Manas Dhamne Moves Into Second Round Of Boys' Singles At Wimbledon
Young Indian tennis player Manas Dhamne moved into the second round of the boys singles at Wimbledon with an easy straight-set victory over 47th ranked 16-year-old from Australia Hayden Jones here on Sunday. Dhamne, 15, defeated his opponent 6-2, 6-4 in one hour, 13 minutes and may run into top seed and world number two Juan Carlos Prado Angelo from Bolivia. Dhamne, who trains at Piatti Tennis Centre in Italy, had earlier beaten Vuk Radjenovic of Serbia 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of qualifying before overcoming a tough three-setter against Atakan Karahan of Turkey, the 10th seed.
Max Verstappen Beats Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton To Win British Grand Prix
Max Verstappen claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday to deliver a record-equalling 11th consecutive win for his Red Bull team and his sixth in successive races. In a race of attrition, interrupted by safety cars and influenced by tyre-wear, the Dutchman came home almost four seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris who held off Mercedes' seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finale. It was Verstappen's 43rd career win and his eighth in 10 races this year as he increased his lead ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez in the drivers' championship to 99 points.
Harry Brook Makes History, Achieves Phenomenal Record During Ashes 2023
England cricket team batter Harry Brook made history on Sunday as he became the fastest to reach 1000 Test runs in terms of balls faced during the third Ashes encounter against Australia at Headingley. The 24-year-old needed just 1058 balls to reach the milestone and in the process, he broke the record held by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme who achieved the feat in 1140 deliveries. His compatriot Tim Southee is third with 1167 balls while England opener Ben Duckett did it in 1168 balls. When it comes to innings, Brook is joint-fifth fastest along with Herbert Sutcliffe and ED Weekes.
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test: England Beat Australia In Thriller To Keep Ashes Hopes Alive
England kept their Ashes hopes alive on Sunday as Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley. The hosts' victory reduced Australia's lead in the series to 2-1 with two Tests to play. England were struggling at 171-6 -- still needing a further 80 runs to reach a target of 251 -- after Mitchell Starc had removed skipper Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession after lunch on the fourth day.
Tour de France: Michael Woods wins on Puy de Dome as Tadej Pogacar chips away at Jonas Vingegaard's lead
In the closing moments of the Tour de France’s return to the Puy de Dome for the first time in 35 years, it was unclear whether Michael Woods (Israel-Premier Tech) had timed his attack to perfection or left it a little too late. Riding in pursuit of the American lone leader Matteo Jorgenson (Movistar), the Canadian veteran had to battle back from a second chase group over two minutes back.
Harry Brook stars as England keep Ashes alive with three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley
England clinched a three-wicket victory over Australia to win the third Test and keep the Ashes alive following a dramatic day at Headingley. Harry Brook hit an impressive 75 before Chris Woakes and Mark Wood helped England to the required total of 251. Ad There will now be a nine-day break before the fourth Test takes place at Old Trafford with the Ashes hanging in the balance.