Serena, Venus Williams to face Czech pair in first round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the US Open.
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Watch: Neeraj Chopra's 89.08m Throw That Helped Him Finish 1st In Lausanne Diamond League Meet
Neeraj Chopra announced his arrival from an injury in style as he finished 1st at the Lausanne Diamond League Meet. In his very first attempt, Neeraj had registered a throw of 89.08m and this was enough to help him finish first at the Lausanne Diamond League. None of the other competitors came close to matching this throw and Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch finished second with a best attempt of 85.88m. USA's Curtis Thompson finished third and as a result, this was the first time that an Indian clinched the top spot in Diamond League Meet.
Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra Finishes 1st With Monster 89.08m Throw
Neeraj Chopra had his arms up in celebration before his first throw at the Lausanne Diamond League meet even landed -- a sight all too familiar. As it turns out, the attempt -- a monster 89.08m throw -- was good enough to help him finish on top and continue a rather brilliant year. None of the competitors came close to matching his throw, with Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch finishing second with a best attempt of 85.88m and USA's Curtis Thompson completing the podium. This was also the first time an Indian clinched the top spot in a Diamond League meet.
Title win in Cleveland boosts Samsonova's preparation for US Open
Russian Liudmila Samsonova said winning the Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland has helped her prepare for the U.S. Open, though she expects different conditions at the year's final Grand Slam in New York.
UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures
Real Madrid open the defence of their Champions League title with an opening group match at Scottish champions Celtic after the fixtures were announced on Saturday.
Real Madrid open Champions League defense at Celtic
PARIS: Real Madrid open the defense of their Champions League title with an opening group match at Scottish champions Celtic after the fixtures were announced on Saturday. The 14-time victors travel to Glasgow for their Group F clash on September 6, the same night that French champions Paris Saint Germain entertain Italian giants Juventus in Group H.
UEFA Champions League Draw – Live Blog
Bayern Munich were placed in the same section as Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona in Thursday's draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage in Istanbul, while Erling Haaland will face his former club as Manchester City were paired with Borussia Dortmund.
Watch: Neeraj Chopra's 89.08m Throw That Helped Him Finish 1st In Lausanne Diamond League Meet
Neeraj Chopra announced his arrival from an injury in style as he finished 1st at the Lausanne Diamond League Meet. In his very first attempt, Neeraj had registered a throw of 89.08m and this was enough to help him finish first at the Lausanne Diamond League. None of the other competitors came close to matching this throw and Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch finished second with a best attempt of 85.88m. USA's Curtis Thompson finished third and as a result, this was the first time that an Indian clinched the top spot in Diamond League Meet.