French Open: Iga Swiatek sees off Coco Gauff challenge to reach semi-finals
Iga Swiatek maintained her unbeaten record against Coco Gauff in their French Open rematch to move through to the semi-finals.
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Messi set to snub Saudi mega deal and move to Miami - reports
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is joining American side Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, various media outlets suggested on Wednesday.
French Open: Alexander Zverev edges tight battle with Tomas Etcheverry to make semi-finals at Roland-Garros
Alexander Zverev edged a tight battle with Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-4 to make the semi-finals of the French Open. It represents full circle for the German after he retired from the last four of Roland-Garros last year after sustaining a serious ankle injury while playing eventual winner Rafael Nadal. Ad Zverev had already spurned two break-point chances in the first set, before taking his third to lead Etcheverry 4-3.
France prop Hoauas to miss Rugby World Cup after domestic violence conviction
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday that tight-head prop Mohamed Haouas will not be picked for this year's Rugby World Cup after being convicted of hitting his wife.
French Open: 'I’m telling you!' - Confusion as Alexander Zverev thinks game is over but serve called out
There was a strange moment of confusion in the second game of Alexander Zverev's French Open quarter-final with Tomas Martin Etcheverry as he walked away thinking he had served an ace, only to then realise it had been called out. Zverev fired a big serve out wide with Etcheverry unmoved from his spot behind the baseline and no call coming from the line judge, but then chair umpire Alison Hughes called 'fault' by way of an overrule on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
French Open: Iga Swiatek praised by Chris Evert after victory over Coco Gauff - 'Hasn’t even been tested'
Iga Swiatek «hasn't even been tested in this tournament» yet, believes Chris Evert after watching the world No. 1 beat Coco Gauff to reach the semi-finals of the French Open. In a repeat of last year's final, Swiatek was made to work hard in the first set by Gauff, but the American's challenge faded in the second as Swiatek was relentless in pursuit of victory, sealing it 6-4 6-2.
Paris on track for 2024 Olympics, says mayor
Paris is on time and on budget for the 2024 Olympics, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday, dismissing concern expressed recently by a senior Olympics official.
Swiatek puts business first but keen to enjoy wins at French Open
PARIS : Iga Swiatek's laser focus at Grand Slams means she barely gets to celebrate her wins, but the French Open top seed said she is learning to mix business with pleasure after reaching the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Wednesday.