Noskova downs Kostyuk to set up all-Czech Wimbledon final
LONDON, July 9 : Linda Noskova set up the first all-Czech women's Grand Slam final as she beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-4 in a soporific Wimbledon semi-final on Thursday.
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Fery seeks birthday date with destiny as Djokovic eyes more history
LONDON, July 9 : Novak Djokovic's age-defying pursuit of tennis immortality continues on Friday with a Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner, although that blockbuster duel has been challenged unexpectedly for top billing.
French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum
PARIS: French skipper Alexia Barrier is set to make history when she competes in the transatlantic single-handed Route du Rhum yacht race in November. “I’m going to be the first woman to race in the Ultim class at the Route du Rhum,” the 46-year-old told a video press conference on Thursday. The Ultim class — an elite fleet of giant multihulls established in 2018 — comprises the world’s fastest trimarans, measuring 32 meters in length and 23 meters in width. In January, Barrier achieved the first non-stop round-the-world voyage in a maxi-trimaran with an all-female crew. For her latest challenge, Barrier will set off solo aboard ‘Idec Sport’, the same vessel she used to complete the Jules Verne Trophy in 57 days alongside eight female teammates. The boat is currently undergoing repairs after sustaining serious damage during the final days of their round-the-world voyage. “That’s the big challenge,” she said. “I have 100 days of physical training to get into peak shape.
Surprise Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery developed his game at Stanford University
LONDON: There’s also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon. Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University, where he was a two-time All-American. Now he’s the first former Stanford player to reach the last four at Wimbledon since John McEnroe’s eighth and final Wimbledon semifinal in 1992, when McEnroe was beaten by eventual champion Andre Agassi. Stanford University coach Paul Goldstein flew in for the occasion and was watching inside Center Court when Fery eliminated French Open runner-up Alexander Zverev in straight sets in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. “Arthur always displayed an emotional maturity and a wisdom beyond his years,” Goldstein told The Associated Press. “When I worked with him at school, it always felt like it was as much of a peer-to-peer relationship as it was coach-to-student relationship with a 25-year age gap between us.” As a sophomore in 2021-22, Fery became Stanford’s first No.
French midfielder Angelo Fulgini joins SPL powerhouse Al-Khaleej from Lens
BEIRUT: French midfielder Angelo Fulgini has joined Saudi Professional League powerhouse Al-Khaleej FC on a two-year contract from Lens, the Saudi club announced on their X handle on Thursday. The Frenchman was on loan with Al-Taawoun before the agreement was reached for him to represent Al-Khaleej next season, reported Arabic daily Al-Riyadiah.
Muchova ends Gauff's run at Wimbledon in semifinals - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff's run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final on Thursday.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic headline National Bank Open field in Montreal
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic highlight the 96-player list for this summer's National Bank Open, in Montreal, one year after several top players pulled out of the ATP 1000 tournament.
Newcastle sign Dutch midfielder Steur from Ajax
July 9 : Premier League side Newcastle United have signed 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year deal, the club announced on Thursday.