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Swiatek fends off Bejlek to reach Toronto third round
TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek survived some nervy moments to launch her US Open build-up with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Sara Bejlek in her second-round opener at the Toronto WTA 1000 on Tuesday. In her first match since her Wimbledon title defense ended with a third-round exit, Poland’s Swiatek was rolling through the first nine games, appearing in total control with a double-break for a 3-0 lead in the second. But her Czech opponent dug in, using off-speed balls and some well-judged volleys to disrupt Swiatek’s rhythm, winning two straight games before Swiatek pulled off a great escape — fending off nine break points in a 22-minute sixth game to hold serve for a 4-2 lead. “It was quite a weird game I’ve got to say,” Swiatek gold Tennis Channel. “Not easy to finish it.
Tsitsipas comeback continues with Montreal first-round win
NEW YORK: Former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas regained some of the touch lost during a recent rankings slump, with the high-profile qualifier dispatching Martin Damm 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday at the Montreal Masters. The 98-minute first-round win sends Tsitsipas into a match with Brazilian Joao Fonseca. The 53rd-ranked Tsitsipas, winner last month in Gstaad, said that a coaching change — he split from his father Apostolos for a second time — is paying off now that he is under the guidance of coaches from Patrick Mouratoglou’s French academy. “It’s a chapter that should have started a long time ago,” Tsitsipas said. “I guess I was too patient with my time and too nice with handling certain things, to take so much time to proceed with the change.
Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga
LONDON: Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday. Hornicek has agreed a five-year deal after the Magpies activated his 30-million-euro (£25.7 million, $34.6 million) release clause, and he becomes the club’s fifth signing of the summer. “The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster from when I first heard about the move and now I’m so happy to be here,” said the 24-year-old, who is expected to supplant Nick Pope as first-choice goalkeeper. “I know Newcastle is a huge football city, with 52,000 fans at St. James’ Park creating an incredible atmosphere and pushing the team every game.
Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga
Aug 3 : Newcastle United have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek on a five-year deal from Portuguese club Braga, the Premier League side said on Monday.
Consortium led by Staveley to buy Gold family's stakes in West Ham
Aug 1 : Vanessa Gold, daughter of former West Ham United chair David Gold, has reached an agreement to sell her family's shares to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley and others, after a previously agreed sale to Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky fell through.
Consortium led by Staveley to buy Gold family’s stakes in West Ham
LONDON: Vanessa Gold, daughter of former West Ham United chair David Gold, has reached an agreement to sell her family’s shares to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley and others, after a previously agreed sale to Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky fell through. The Gold family trust owns 25.1 percent of the shares in the English Championship (second-tier) club who were relegated from the Premier League last season. “I have now reached an agreement to sell my family’s shareholding to a consortium of PCP Capital Partners, led by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, in partnership with Ashland Forest Capital Partners,” Vanessa Gold said in a statement on Saturday. “This sale remains subject to a pre-emption process, under which existing shareholders have the option to buy the shares instead. While the process has not yet concluded, I wanted to be open with our fans about where things stand and my intentions.” David Sullivan is the club’s biggest shareholder, with 38.8 percent.
Denia becomes Czech Republic's first foreign head coach
July 31 : Former Spain youth coach Santi Denia has been appointed as head coach of the Czech Republic national team, the country's football association (FACR) announced on Friday.
Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash
LONDON, July 29 : Wimbledon enjoyed a record attendance and generated nearly 5 billion social media "impressions" despite competition from the soccer World Cup, the All England Club said on Wednesday.