Novak Djokovic overcomes Rafael Nadal fightback to book third round spot
Novak Djokovic withstood a spirited fightback from Rafael Nadal to beat his old rival and reach the third round of the Olympic men’s singles.
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Canoeing-Glorious Gestin grabs canoe slalom gold for France
PARIS :Nicolas Gestin laid down two stunning runs in the semi-final and final to obliterate the field and claim gold for France in stunning fashion in the men's single canoe slalom at the Vaires-sur-Marnes Nautical Stadium on Monday.
Stop hassling me on retirement, Nadal says after sobering Djokovic defeat
PARIS : Rafael Nadal will decide whether to retire following the Paris Olympics, he said on Monday after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.
Judo-Canada's Christa Deguchi wins women's under 57kg gold
PARIS : Canadian Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the women's under 57kg judo at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Sailing-Ice vests offer cool couture in the heat of the Med
MARSEILLE, France : Searing temperatures are posing an extra challenge for Olympic sailors, with some donning ice vests to beat the heat.
Fencing-Carnage for world number ones in third day of fencing at Paris Games
PARIS : It was a day of carnage for world numbers ones in fencing at the Paris Games on Monday, with Japan's Misaki Emura in women's sabre and Tommaso Marini of Italy in men's foil both getting knocked out before the quarter-finals.
Covid Strikes Paris Olympics: British Star Swimmer Tests Positive After Winning Silver
Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid at the Paris Olympics on Monday, the British team said, a day after winning silver in the 100m breaststroke despite apparently feeling under the weather. The decorated 29-year-old "is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming programme", according to a Team GB statement. "Adam Peaty began feeling unwell on Sunday, ahead of his men's 100m breaststroke final," it said.
Canada eyes improved showing against formidable Australia in Olympic men's basketball
Improvement was the shared message after Canada's men's basketball team earned its first win at the Olympics.