Nations League: Kylian Mbappe salvages France draw in Austria
A late equaliser from Kylian Mbappe salvaged a 1-1 draw for France in their UEFA Nations League clash with Austria in Vienna.
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Late Kylian Mbappe goal rescues draw for France against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria
A late equaliser from Kylian Mbappe salvaged a 1-1 draw for France in their UEFA Nations League clash with Austria in Vienna.
Wimbledon announces record prize money of 40.3 million pounds
Wimbledon will dish out record prize money of 40.3 million pounds ($50.5 million) and host capacity crowds for the first time in three years at this year's tennis championships. The grass court grand slam event had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after it opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a 'special operation'.
Berrettini 'screwed' by Wimbledon rankings points change
Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini complained on Friday that he has been "screwed" by the decision to strip the tournament of its ranking points. In May, both the ATP and the WTA announced that no points would be awarded after the All England Club banned Russian and Belarusian players from playing at Wimbledon as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Men's world number one Novak Djokovic said last month it was a "lose-lose" situation for everyone and former US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she was ready to boycott Wimbledon.
Wimbledon security chiefs 'on high alert' amid fears over Russian cyberattacks
Wimbledon bosses are said to be on "high alert" amid fears of Russian security attacks following the All England Club's ban on players hailing from the nation amid the war in Ukraine. The tournament is offering a record prize pot of £40,350,000 this year, incentivising players to compete despite the ATP and WTA Tours removing all ranking points on offer.
Wimbledon announces record prize money of £40.3 million
There will be no ranking points on offer, but Wimbledon will dish out record prize money of £40.3 million and host capacity crowds for the first time in three years at this year's tennis championships.
Russian Olympic champion accuses IOC chief of creating 'new war'
Mariya Lasitskene on Thursday accused IOC president Thomas Bach of having created a "new war" by recommending Russian athletes be banned from international competition. Following the invasion of Ukraine in February, the International Olympic Committee had recommended a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, a request followed by most federations. "You say you made this decision for our safety but it's not true. Russian tennis players who play around the world prove it. Fans love athletes for the show they put on, not for their nationality," Lasitskene wrote in an open letter published on Instagram in both English and Russian.
Medvedev starts grass season with win despite Wimbledon ban
Daniil Medvedev kicked off his grass court campaign with a victory on Thursday even though he will be banned from taking part in the season's showpiece event at Wimbledon. The world number two moved past French veteran Gilles Simon 7-5, 6-4 in 's-Hertogenbosch to advance to the quarter-finals.