Why Manchester United signing Karim Benzema would not repeat Cristiano Ronaldo transfer mistake
When Sir Alex Ferguson came calling in the noughties, there were very few men who didn't bend to his will to get a deal done.
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Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow
Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the French Open in 2020. In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in a gruelling first set lasting 68 minutes but stepped on the gas in the second set, winning the final five games to finish with a flourish.
Swiatek passes Kenin test at Australian Open, Ruud roars
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek came through a testing opener in her hunt for a first Australian Open title on Tuesday as the world number one battled past 2020 champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 in sweltering heat on Rod Laver Arena.
No. 1 Iga Swiatek shakes off slow start in Aussie opener
Sofia Kenin had a tough first-round draw at the Australian Open - top-seeded Polish superstar Iga Swiatek - as the American continued to try to find her stride.
Casper Ruud cruises to sweep at Australian Open
Eleventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud wasted little time in the oppressive heat, downing Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday (Australia time) at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Lionel Messi Surprisingly Crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player, Beats 'Favourite' Erling Haaland
Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London. Messi claimed the award for the third time, but the 36-year-old was a surprise victor ahead of Erling Haaland on an otherwise glorious night for Manchester City. The award only covered the period after Messi had led Argentina to World Cup glory in December 2022 to August 2023.
Swiatek suppresses Kenin challenge to reach second round
MELBOURNE :World number one Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(2) 6-2 victory in a high quality contest on Tuesday.
Australian Open day three
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the third day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, all times local (GMT +11):