Europe are Ryder Cup underdogs, claims Donald
Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year's Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.
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Watch: Novak Djokovic Plays Wheelchair Tennis In Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic played wheelchair tennis in Tel Aviv on Monday. The world number 7 played against Israeli tennis player Elay Chayot, the video of which was shared from the tournament's official Twitter handle on Sunday. Djokovic sat on the wheelchair, had some chat with Chayot before giving him a fight on court. After the match was over, the two players posed for pictures and patted each other's back. Notably, the action took place before Djokovic's final match in the men's singles event of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence
Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation". The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 to add the Israeli hard court trophy to victories on the Rome clay and Wimbledon grass this season. It was his 19th win over Cilic in 21 meetings in a rivalry stretching back to 2008. Djokovic was playing his first singles tournament since wrapping up a seventh Wimbledon crown and 21st Grand Slam title in July. He was banned from the US Open and the entire North American hard court swing over his refusal to be vaccinated before returning for Roger Federer's farewell in the Laver Cup team event in London last month.
Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence to notch 89th career title
Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation".
Novak Djokovic wins Tel Aviv final against Cilic for 89th career title
TEL AVIV: Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic Into Fourth Final Of Season In Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic reached his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday when he defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the Tel Aviv semi-finals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Constant Lestienne of France in Sunday's final. Former world number one Djokovic raced to a 5-0 lead on his way to capturing the opening set in just 23 minutes without facing a break point.
Hughes birdies last two holes to catch Detry in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Canada's Mackenzie Hughes thought he had a chance to be picked for the Presidents Cup because of his putting. The strength of his game helped carry him to a 9-under 63 on Friday and a share of the lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Russian athletes 'could be allowed back in Olympcs' says IOC chief
Russian athletes could be allowed back to compete at Olympic Games, according to IOC chief Thomas Bach, but only if they don't support their country's war in Ukraine.