Jeddah to host Saudi Arabia’s first-ever E1 race on Red Sea in early 2024
JEDDAH: The Union Internationale Motonautique has confirmed Jeddah will host the world’s first electric boat racing series in early 2024.
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Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz, reaches French Open final - ESPN
PARIS — Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
French Open: Fans boo as Carlos Alcaraz forced to forfeit game after attack of cramp against Novak Djokovic
The fans at the French Open were less than impressed when Carlos Alcaraz was forced to forfeit a key service game after what appeared to be an attack of cramp against Novak Djokovic in their huge semi-final on Friday afternoon. As he blasted a forehand into the net to give Djokovic a service hold to draw level at 1-1 in the third set, the world No. 1 and top seed suddenly suffered a big problem with some serious pain in his right leg.
Kartal pleased with Surbiton showing
Sonay Kartal insists she can take a lot of confidence from a strong showing against British No.3 Katie Boulter despite suffering elimination from the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy at the Round of 16. The British No.8 impressed in a real battle on Court 1, winning the first set before falling to a 3-6 6-3 6-3 defeat. Ad Boulter will now face former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Viktorija Golubic in the next round.
Djokovic downs ailing Alcaraz to book French Open final spot
PARIS : Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.
Novak Djokovic Beats Top Seed Carlos Alcaraz, Enters French Open Final
Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men's finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
Boulter excited to keep British momentum going at Surbiton
Katie Boulter wants to see British women maintain the momentum for the entire grass-court season after a record-equalling four players reached the quarterfinals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Isabelle Lacy, Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, and the British No.3 progressed, meaning there will be four women in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017 when Naomi Broady, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Katy Dunne reached the same stage. Ad Boulter came out on top against wildcard Sonay Kartal, showing immense heart to battle back from a set down and record a sensational 6-3 3-6 4-6 triumph over the British No.8.
British women achieve huge success at Surbiton Trophy
Four British women will play in the quarterfinals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy for the first time since 2017 following another fantastic day of action in West London. Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, Isabelle Lacy, and Katie Boulter progressed through the Round of 16, following in the footsteps of Naomi Broady, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Katy Dunne's astounding achievement five years ago. Ad Miyazaki won another Battle of the Brits, storming to a straight-set victory over Eden Silva.