Murray Davidson eager to get going after ‘frustrating’ start to his season
St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson is intent on banishing a frustrating start to his cinch Premiership campaign.
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Cameron Norrie admits to nerves during his three-set win over a struggling Andy Murray at the Cincinnati Open
Cameron Norrie said that his positive attitude helped him seal his first-ever win over British compatriot Andy Murray at the Cincinnati Open. Norrie's 3-6 6-3 6-4 win in 2h37 was not one of his better performances, with the 35-year-old Murray in the ascendancy for much of the match. Ad But Norrie never wavered mentally, and he admitted afterwards that was the key as he ground down Murray, who ended the match unable to walk due to cramps, a problem that has been his bete noire during the US hard-court season so far, and that saw him helped off the court at the finish.
Kyrgios overcomes tricky Davidovich Fokina in Cincinnati opener
CINCINNATI: Nick Kyrgios began the last major US Open tune-up with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The Australian marched through with 29 winners — including 10 aces — and three breaks of the Spaniard’s serve to reach the second round. The 28th-ranked Kyrgios has won all 11 of his first-round matches this season and won his 22nd match since returning to the ATP in June after skipping the clay season.
Juventus newcomer Di Maria sidelined by thigh injury
ROME: Argentina winger Angel Di Maria faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury on his Juventus debut, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. Di Maria scored the opening goal in Monday’s 3-0 win over Sassuolo in his first game for his new club after his move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Drew McIntyre takes on Roman Reigns as WWE returns to the UK after 30 years
Drew McIntyre is set for a UK homecoming and the nation’s first major WWE show in more than 30 years when Clash at the Castle takes place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sept. 3.
Usyk and Joshua all the rage in first Jeddah appearance
JEDDAH: Fight Week for Rage on the Red Sea got underway in Jeddah on Monday night with headliners Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk making their first public appearances just days before their rematch at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Ramla Ali set to make women’s boxing history in Jeddah
For Ramla Ali, history awaits on Saturday night.
Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray Downs Stan Wawrinka In Battle Of Veterans
Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 35-year-old Scot was facing his 37-year-old Swiss rival for the 22nd time with both treble Grand Slam champions still coming back to full form after long-term injuries over the past few seasons.