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"Most Open Wimbledon In 20 Years": Alexander Zverez

Alexander Zverev placed himself amongst the serious contenders for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, insisting that this year's showpiece "is the most open in 20 years". The world number four has never got past the last 16 at the All England Club. However with Roger Federer retired, Rafael Nadal resting and both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray carrying injuries, the 27-year-old predicts a power vacuum in south-west London. "I think this is the most open Wimbledon Championship that we maybe had in 20 years in terms of favourites, in terms of potential winners," said Zverev.

Hirt crashes before start of the Tour de France

FLORENCE, Italy : Jan Hirt became the first rider to crash on this year's Tour de France when he came off his bike before the start of the opening stage on Saturday.

Sabalenka not 100% ready for Wimbledon but refuses to give up hope

Wimbledon third seed Aryna Sabalenka said she is not fully ready for Monday's first-round clash with Emina Bektas at the championships as the two-time Australian Open champion continues to struggle with a rare shoulder injury.

Belgium apologise as 'humorous' Kylian Mbappe video backfires

Belgium's football association has apologised for a video posted on their social media outlets in which midfielder Amadou Onana says he will kick France captain Kylian Mbappe when the two countries meet in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Monday.

England keeper Earps to leave Manchester United

England goalkeeper Mary Earps will leave Manchester United after five years at the club, the Women's Super League (WSL) side said on Saturday as British media reports linked her with a potential move to Paris St Germain.

Camavinga not happy on French bench but feels his time will come

PADERBORN, Germany : From a leading role in Champions League success this season to coming off the bench at the European Championship, France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga admitted it was not easy being confined to a substitute’s role at the tournament in Germany.

Praggnanandhaa Settles For Draw vs Gukesh In All-Indian Clash

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa missed out on becoming a joint leader at the the Superbet Classic chess tournament after settling for a draw against compatriot D Gukesh in the third round here. After losing to Gukesh in the last Candidates tournament in April earlier this year, Praggnanandhaa had a great opportunity to equalise the score this year but could not find a winning continuation after Gukesh spoiled a drawn endgame. The Catalan opening saw Gukesh sacrificing a pawn early and Praggnanandhaa had his share of counterplay on the Queen side. As things unfolded, Gukesh recovered the pawn with an optical advantage with his Knight against a slightly bad Bishop of Praggnanandhaa.

French legislative elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right

Although the far-right won a large majority in rural France in the European elections on 9 June, French farmers are not its strongest supporters.

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"Most Open Wimbledon In 20 Years": Alexander Zverez

Hirt crashes before start of the Tour de France

Sabalenka not 100% ready for Wimbledon but refuses to give up hope

Belgium apologise as 'humorous' Kylian Mbappe video backfires

England keeper Earps to leave Manchester United

Camavinga not happy on French bench but feels his time will come

Praggnanandhaa Settles For Draw vs Gukesh In All-Indian Clash

French legislative elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right