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Wimbledon: Injured Rafael Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Nick Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal provided no assurance that he would be able to turn up for his Wimbledon semi-final on Friday against Australian Nick Kyrgios after the Spaniard played through an abdominal injury to beat Taylor Fritz in an absorbing contest. Struggling with physical ailment, Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes. A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a U.S. Open triumph at Flushing Meadows would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal Unsure Whether He'll Be Fit For Semi-Final Against Nick Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal admits he does not know whether he will be fit to face Nick Kyrgios in Friday's Wimbledon semi-finals after an abdominal injury nearly forced him to quit against Taylor Fritz. The second seed had to take a medical time-out in the second set but battled through to win 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10/4) in a gruelling contest lasting four hours and 21 minutes.

Games-NZ boxer Nyika out of Commonwealth Games with hand injury

New Zealand boxer David Nyika will not have the chance to fight for a third straight Commonwealth Games gold medal after pulling out of this year's event in England with a hand injury, the country's Olympic committee (NZOC) said on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal Defies Injury To Reach Eighth Wimbledon Semi-final, Defeats Taylor Fritz In Five Sets

Rafael Nadal overcame an injury to beat Taylor Fritz and reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for an eighth time on Wednesday, keeping alive his dream of a calendar Grand Slam. The second seed lost the first set and had to take a medical time-out in the second but raised his game to win 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10/4) in a match lasting four hours and 21 minutes.

Cobble king Clarke rules Tour de France stage five with bike throw

ARENBERG, France: Simon Clarke of Israel Premier Tech won stage five of the Tour de France on Wednesday in a photo finish after a 157km run from Lille to Arenberg featuring 20km of cobbled mining roads.

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

England have rewritten the Test rulebook over the last month with four sensational victories over New Zealand and India under their dynamic new management duo of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Lewis Miller hoping Hibs move can help him secure Australia World Cup call-up

The combative right-back, who signed from Macarthur FC and impressed in the Easter Road side’s pre-season friendlies against Hartlepool United and Burton Albion, is eager to make the step up to Graham Arnold’s senior squad having featured for the country’s under-23s earlier this summer in the AFC Asian Cup tournament and helped them to a fourth-place finish.

LIV Golf's Branden Grace says Scottish Open chance was 'easy decision'

Branden Grace, the last of four LIV Golf to secure a spot in the Genesis Scottish Open, insists its business as usual at The Renaissance Club.

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Wimbledon: Injured Rafael Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Nick Kyrgios

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal Unsure Whether He'll Be Fit For Semi-Final Against Nick Kyrgios

Games-NZ boxer Nyika out of Commonwealth Games with hand injury

Rafael Nadal Defies Injury To Reach Eighth Wimbledon Semi-final, Defeats Taylor Fritz In Five Sets

Cobble king Clarke rules Tour de France stage five with bike throw

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

Lewis Miller hoping Hibs move can help him secure Australia World Cup call-up

LIV Golf's Branden Grace says Scottish Open chance was 'easy decision'