Cobolli cruises past Tien in straight sets to snap American's winning run
PARIS, May 30 : Italian Flavio Cobolli dismantled American Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round in commanding fashion.
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Canada routs Japan to set up semifinal clash with U.S. at rugby 7s event in Spain
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team advanced to the Cup semifinals of the HSBC World SVNS event in Valladolid, Spain, after a lopsided win over Japan on Saturday.
Sabalenka sees off Kasatkina to reach French Open fourth round
PARIS, May 30 : Aryna Sabalenka cut through the French Open chaos as the world number one beat Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 on Saturday to seal her place in the fourth round after seismic upsets in the previous two days at Roland Garros.
Vingegaard clinches solo victory in Giro stage 20 to consolidate overall lead
GEMONA DEL FRIULI, Italy, May 30 : Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the punishing final climb to clinch victory in stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, ensuring that he will win the race provided he reaches the finish line in the final stage in Rome.
Shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open
PARIS: Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranked 65th, accusing her opponent of “taking money” from a “company financing war crimes.” The players did not shake hands after the match. During her post-match press conference on Thursday after she had booked her meeting with Shnaider, Oliynykova brandished her phone to show photos of Shnaider playing in an event sponsored by Russian state energy company Gazprom and also some of the Russian’s social-media ‘likes’. “This is her on the picture on the Gazprom tournament,” said Oliynykova. “Gazprom is a company which is financing the war crimes...I think it’s the same as playing in Nazi Germany for Gestapo officers on the tournament organized by (the) company which built Auschwitz. There is no difference for me.” Shnaider played in a team exhibition tournament held last November in St.
Joao Fonseca stuns Novak Djokovic to ensure new grand slam champion in France
A new grand slam champion will be crowned at the French Open after teenager Joao Fonseca came of age in a thrilling five-set victory over Novak Djokovic.
French Open day seven
PARIS, May 30 : Highlights of the seventh day at the French Open on Saturday (times GMT):
Gold-sequined Osaka survives three-set scare against teenager Jovic
PARIS, May 30 : Naomi Osaka dazzled with an all-gold outfit but had to dig deep for a hard-fought 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-4 victory over American teenager Iva Jovic on Saturday to reach her first-ever French Open fourth round.