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French Open 2023: 'The toughest question' – Casper Ruud asked to pick between tennis and golf stardom

Casper Ruud was forced to pick between his two sporting dreams on Eurosport’s new series Voice Notes, after fielding a question from golf star Viktor Hovland. As well as being one of the best tennis players on the circuit, Ruud is also a keen golfer and has a separate Instagram account dedicated to his hobby – appropriately handled @casper_golfer. Ad So naturally, he was stumped when Hovland asked him: “If you could choose to be the world No.

Boulter spearheads strong British day at Lexus Surbiton Trophy

Katie Boulter helped spearhead a memorable day for British women at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy by becoming one of several home stars to book their place in the last 16. The Leicester ace, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, beat Australian Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 to set up a tantalising all-British clash with Sonay Kartal on Thursday. Ad Kartal, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, grabbed revenge against Viktoria Hruncakova as a 6-3 6-2 win turned the tables on a defeat against the Slovakian in French Open qualifying.

Dan Evans taking step into the unknown as grass court season begins

Dan Evans is taking a deliberate step into the unknown in his pursuit of grass court success. The Birmingham ace and British No.2 beat Australian James Mccabe 6-4 6-4 to progress to the last 16 of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy on Tuesday afternoon. Ad Evans, 33, is a surprise inclusion at the West London event after saying he would not seek a Surbiton wildcard following a first round French Open defeat against Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Stefanos Tsitsipas to cut out naps and melatonin after flat display in Carlos Alcaraz loss at French Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he plans to cut out pre-match naps and melatonin pills following his chastening French Open quarter-final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. World No. 5 Tsitsipas was outplayed by Alcaraz as he slumped to a 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) defeat.

France striker Benzema joins Saudi side Al Ittihad

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has joined Al Ittihad as a free agent on a three-year deal, the Saudi Arabian champions said on Tuesday (Jun 6), after the French striker's departure from Real Madrid.

Tottenham eye move for Harry Maguire in bid to keep Harry Kane

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 30, has emerged as a target for Tottenham, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Karim Benzema seals money-spinning Al-Ittihad move after Real Madrid exit, N’Golo Kante set to follow

Karim Benzema has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad, with fellow French star N'Golo Kante poised to join him. Benzema was a free agent after leaving Real Madrid following 14 trophy-laden years. Ad It has been reported that Benzema’s contract with Al-Ittihad is worth more than €100m (£86m) per season, with Chelsea midfielder Kante set to pocket a similar amount when he pens a two-year deal in the Arabian Peninsula.

Italy wastes enough water for 43 million people a year - can it fix its leaky pipes?

Italy wastes enough water in a year to meet the needs of 43 million people, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics.

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French Open 2023: 'The toughest question' – Casper Ruud asked to pick between tennis and golf stardom

Boulter spearheads strong British day at Lexus Surbiton Trophy

Dan Evans taking step into the unknown as grass court season begins

Stefanos Tsitsipas to cut out naps and melatonin after flat display in Carlos Alcaraz loss at French Open

France striker Benzema joins Saudi side Al Ittihad

Tottenham eye move for Harry Maguire in bid to keep Harry Kane

Karim Benzema seals money-spinning Al-Ittihad move after Real Madrid exit, N’Golo Kante set to follow

Italy wastes enough water for 43 million people a year - can it fix its leaky pipes?