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Jabeur's Grand Slam dream in tatters after loss to Brazil's Haddad Maia
PARIS : Seventh seed Ons Jabeur's hopes of becoming the first African woman to win a singles Grand Slam lay in ruins on Wednesday after her 3-6 7-6(5) 6-1 defeat by Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in the French Open quarter-finals.
Alcaraz has self-belief to achieve greatness, says coach Ferrero
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz is primed to push for tennis greatness and his self-belief will be an important tool in achieving it, his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said on Wednesday as the top seed prepares for his French Open semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic.
Beatriz Haddad Maia upsets Ons Jabeur to reach French Open semifinals
PARIS: Beatriz Haddad Maia scored another comeback win at the French Open, upsetting Ons Jabeur 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1 on Wednesday to become the first Brazilian woman since 1968 to reach a Grand Slam semifinal. The 14th-seeded Haddad Maia, who in 2019 was provisionally suspended for failing a doping test, shook off a slow start against the seventh-seeded Jabeur on Court Philippe Chatrier and will next face either Iga Swiatek or Coco Gauff. After playing nearly four hours to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo in the fourth round, Haddad Maia won only one of her service games in the first set.
French Open: 'Superhuman' Carlos Alcaraz can use his speed to beat 'genius' Novak Djokovic – Mats Wilander
The speed of «superhuman» Carlos Alcaraz may be «just too much» for even Novak Djokovic in their French Open semi-final, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Alcaraz, 20, produced a sensational performance to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) on Tuesday – a display he described as “one of the best” in his career – to set up a mouth-watering clash with Djokovic with a place in the final of Roland-Garros at stake. Ad At times it felt like an exhibition as Alcaraz underlined his credentials with a showing that could be compared with some of tennis’ greatest players.
Al-Ittihad’s dream becomes reality with Benzema signing
What an amazing week for Al-Ittihad fans. Days after winning their first Roshn Saudi League title since 2009, French superstar striker Karim Benzema was confirmed to be joining the Jeddah club from Real Madrid.
WP Rugby says it made no formal offer to Bok star Cheslin Kolbe
Western Province Rugby on Wednesday denied it had made a formal offer to Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe.
Manchester United could complete midfield revamp with free transfer a year after deal collapsed
Manchester United are aware they will not be able to strengthen in every area they would like to this summer, with their summer plans set to be impacted by the uncertain takeover situation.