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Carlos Alcaraz 'one of the most talented players I have ever seen,' says Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of Wimbledon

Stefanos Tsitsipas has lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz, describing the Spanish tyro as “one of the most talented players I have ever seen.” Alcaraz had a breakthrough year in 2022, winning his maiden Grand Slam at the US Open. Ad Landing a first major as a teenager suggested the tennis world was at his feet, but injuries set him back towards the end of the year and they reared their head again when he was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the French Open. WimbledonWilander: Djokovic 'big favourite' for Wimbledon, has Alcaraz solved grass problem?A DAY AGO Alcaraz suggested nervous energy was to blame for the problems he suffered against Djokovic, and he bounced back by winning the title at Queen’s.

Mendy told victim he slept with 10,000 women, court hears

Manchester City and France international footballer Benjamin Mendy (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Bok plans take shape ahead of Rugby Championship: 'This is going to be a challenging competition'

Inside the Rafa Nadal Academy, a tennis talent hotbed

The soft thud of bouncing balls and coaches' orders echo over the courts at the Rafa Nadal Academy, the tennis "factory" the Spanish superstar dreamed into reality, his great legacy to the sport and to his island, Mallorca.

‘Hunted’ Vingegaard buzzing as Tour de France prepares to roll

BILBAO, SPAIN: Cycling’s Tour de France, with its caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around Bilbao on Thursday, as champion Jonas Vingegaard prepared to start the defense of his title.

Sabalenka sets sights on Wimbledon after taking spotlight off politics

Aryna Sabalenka can expect plenty of attention on her return to Wimbledon after her initial refusal at the French Open to speak about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Belarusian will need to block out the noise for another tilt at a Grand Slam title.

Europe's travel strikes in June and July: When, where and what disruption you can expect

Europe is a hive of strike action right now, with many employees unhappy that sky-high inflation has not been matched by higher wages.

Swiatek eases past Blinkova to reach her first grass semifinal ahead of Wimbledon

BAD HOMBURG, Germany: Top-ranked Iga Swiatek seems to be finding her groove on grass ahead of Wimbledon.