Novak Djokovic focusing on returning 'as soon as possible' after knee surgery
Novak Djokovic is hoping to be back on court "as soon as possible" following knee surgery.
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Alexander Zverev To Meet Casper Ruud In French Open Semi-Finals
Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth seed Zverev will play Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday's final after the Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic's injury-enforced withdrawal. Germany's Zverev is on an 11-match winning streak after clinching the Rome title last month, but he has never reached the final at Roland Garros.
Djokovic on crutches, but says knee operation 'went well'
Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he had undergone an operation on his right knee that he injured at the French Open and that it "went well".
Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor commit to All Blacks for 2027 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have committed to the All Blacks through to the 2027 World Cup in a boost for Scott Robertson's rebuilding squad.
Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after withdrawing from French Open
PARIS :Novak Djokovic underwent surgery on his knee, the world number one said on Thursday, after he was forced to pull out of the French Open with an injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances.
Tall Order For R Praggnanandhaa As He Takes On Fabiano Caruana In Penultimate Round
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the ninth and penultimate round of Norway chess tournament now underway in Stavanger, Norway. It's been an event of ups and downs for the Indian super-talent as he won two games under Classical and two matches under Armageddon to reach the third spot with just two rounds to come. The highlight has been his two victories in Classical over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway and No. 2 Caruana earlier in the tournament and the downside has been three losses under Armageddon.
French Open day 11: Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches first grand slam semi-final
There were teenage kicks at the French Open as 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva reached a first grand slam semi-final, where she will meet another first-timer, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini.
Levi backing Australia's sevens 'sisters' for gold in Paris
MELBOURNE : If Australia grabs another Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens at Paris, the highlights reel may well be dominated by Maddison Levi burning off defenders on her way to the try-line.