French Open day five
PARIS : Highlights of the fifth day at the French Open on Thursday (times GMT):
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Kirsty Gilmour: Three-time Olympian 'has a nice ring to it' as Paris 2024 selection confirmed
Badminton star Kirsty Gilmour is delighted to have been selected for Paris 2024, says ‘three-time Olympian’ has a nice ring to it, and that qualification will never get old.
Jean-Clair Todibo makes Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos revelation amid Man United transfer links
Jean-Clair Todibo has opened up on how Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos run Nice as the defender continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.
Recovered Rybakina ready to let her game do the talking at French Open
PARIS : After her build-up to the French Open was hampered by illness, fourth seed Elena Rybakina looks keen to prove she is back to her best by doing her talking out on the tennis court at Roland Garros.
Eileen Gleeson to make 'late call' on Denise O'Sullivan for Sweden showdown
Denise O'Sullivan is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
I would grab £2m for Elie Youan to bring in the freshness Hibs need next season – Tam McManus
Elie Youan has been too inconsistent at Hibs. So if the club can get figures of around £2million for him, I’d be grabbing the offer ASAP.
French Open: Iga Swiatek 'Didn't Believe' Comeback Win Over Naomi Osaka Was Possible
Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been "pretty naive" to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday. The world number one fought back from the brink of defeat to outlast Osaka 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 7-5 and keep her bid for a third successive Roland Garros title on track. Swiatek trailed 5-2 in the deciding set against fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, saving a match point on her opponent's serve and winning the final five games to avoid a shock early exit.
R Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Classical Chess Win Over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess, allows players significant amount of time to make their moves, usually at least one hour.