Wars of words as French Open press room heats up
PARIS: Outside the French Open press room this week, it was a sweltering 30 degrees Celsius.
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'Difficult situations led to difficult conversations' - Sebastian Sachs reveals reason for Emma Raducanu split
Coach Sebastian Sachs has reflected on his split with Emma Raducanu, admitting that “difficult situations led to difficult conversations”. Raducanu revealed on Wednesday that she had split with coach Sachs – her latest team overhaul since her stunning run to the US Open trophy in 2021. Ad The 20-year-old is currently recovering from a triple surgery on both wrists and her ankle.
SAFA cranks up bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Jordaan seeks CAF nod
No less than four months after Banyana Banyana defeated hosts Morocco to win their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, South African Football Federation (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan announced in October last year the country's intention to bid for the rights to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
UFC star receives backlash after unsympathetic tweet about missing teen
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Tennis: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy
With Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic in action on Friday, day six of the French Open could once again see off-court issues grabbing the headlines despite both players having made clear their desire to put controversy in the rear-view mirror.
French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek's forehand compared to men's star - 'Wow, that is a surprise'
Iga Swiatek’s use of the forehand has been compared to that of Casper Ruud after the two stars averaged the same speed for the shot at the 2023 French Open on Thursday. In analysing Swiatek’s 6-4 6-0 second-round victory over Claire Liu on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Eurosport’s Barbara Schett made the observation in The Cube that Swiatek’s average speed with the forehand was 129km an hour in the first set, matching Ruud in his win over Giulio Zeppieri. Ad “Wow, that is absolutely a surprise to me,” remarked former Roland-Garros winner Mats Wilander.
Stroll has just been unlucky, says Alonso
Canadian Lance Stroll has been eclipsed by Aston Martin team mate Fernando Alonso so far this season but the supportive Spaniard said on Thursday it was just bad luck.
US Open champion Emma Raducanu splits from 5th coach in less than 2 years
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