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Returning Wawrinka knocked out by Bublik in Monte Carlo opener

Stan Wawrinka marked his return to Tour level competition for the first time in 13 months by showing glimpses of his old form but the Swiss failed to get past Alexander Bublik in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters, losing 3-6 7-5 6-2 on Monday. The three-times Grand Slam champion suffered a foot injury early in 2021 and had surgery in March last year before another operation three months later, only returning to action at a Challenger Tour tournament in Marbella last month.

Carlo Ancelotti gives Pep Guardiola hint that could go in Chelsea's favour vs Real Madrid

The last time a manager was caught overthinking against Chelsea, they lost their Champions League final. Carlo Ancelotti could be on his way to making that same mistake.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel facing key midfield dilemma for Real Madrid tie in bid to shackle magic Luka Modric

Ralf Rangnick: Booing of Harry Maguire 'difficult to understand'

Filip Uremovic's Sheffield United impact clear as Paul Heckingbottom faces unthinkable decision

Filip Uremovic is wasting no time in leaving his mark on this Sheffield United team. The Croatian international is only here until the end of the season having had his contract with Russian side Rubin Kazan suspended as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe's 20 most-valuable 'rookies' - including RB Leipzig starlets

Everyone in football is keeping an eye on the next big thing, with thousands of talent-spotters positioned all over the globe to identify budding superstars and pass on their analysis to clubs, who then make a decision to sign them or not.

Returning Wawrinka knocked out by Bublik in Monte Carlo opener

MONTE CARLO : Stan Wawrinka marked his return to Tour level competition for the first time in 13 months by showing glimpses of his old form but the Swiss failed to get past Alexander Bublik in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters, losing 3-6 7-5 6-2 on Monday.

Modric can play into his 40s, says Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has backed Real Madrid star Luka Modric is play into his 40s after a sparkling display against the Blues in the Champions League.

Mateo Kovacic reveals the 'amazing' Real Madrid man he admires ahead of 'difficult' Chelsea test

Tuchel says his 'message was clear' to the players

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Returning Wawrinka knocked out by Bublik in Monte Carlo opener

Carlo Ancelotti gives Pep Guardiola hint that could go in Chelsea's favour vs Real Madrid

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel facing key midfield dilemma for Real Madrid tie in bid to shackle magic Luka Modric

Filip Uremovic's Sheffield United impact clear as Paul Heckingbottom faces unthinkable decision

Europe's 20 most-valuable 'rookies' - including RB Leipzig starlets

Returning Wawrinka knocked out by Bublik in Monte Carlo opener

Modric can play into his 40s, says Kovacic

Mateo Kovacic reveals the 'amazing' Real Madrid man he admires ahead of 'difficult' Chelsea test