'Maybe Serena': How a text message led to a partnership of a lifetime for Victoria Mboko
Victoria Mboko was at a tennis tournament in France last month when she got an unexpected notification.
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Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory
MANCHESTER, England, June 5 : Former England captain Alan Shearer believes the current side can compete with the best at the World Cup but does not expect them to win it, saying key factors must fall into place for a serious challenge.
Friends turn rivals as Zverev relishes Cobolli clash in Paris final
PARIS, June 5 : Alexander Zverev's French Open final against Flavio Cobolli will carry a personal twist, after their friendship grew at the Laver Cup and the support of the Italian's father in difficult moments on tour deepened ties heading into Sunday's showdown.
Taylor to bow out in style at 'Cathedral of Irish Sport' in Dublin
June 5 : Katie Taylor will get her fairytale ending after all, with the Irish boxing great set to hang up her gloves at Dublin's iconic Croke Park in what promises to be a spine-tingling finale to one of the sport's greatest careers.
Chwalinska’s childhood dream and discipline drive fairytale French Open run
Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfillment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade.
Mensik says facing Zverev at French Open felt like 'hitting a wall'
PARIS, June 5 : Czech youngster Jakub Mensik compared playing Alexander Zverev to "hitting a wall" after the German second seed ended his French Open dream in the semi-finals on Friday.
Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to set up French Open final against Cobolli
PARIS, June 5 : Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German dismantled 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the French Open again.
Cobolli through to French Open final after Arnaldi withdraws due to illness
PARIS, June 5 : Flavio Cobolli reached the French Open final after his semi-final opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew from the match on Friday due to a virus.