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Toni Nadal Optimistic Over Rafael Nadal's French Open Participation

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances. "Rafa is recovering, I think it won't be long before he can compete again, but in the tournament here (the Madrid Open) it could not be," Toni Nadal told Spanish public broadcaster TVE. Rafa Nadal announced he would not participate in Madrid last week as he continues to recover from the hip injury he suffered in January in the Australian Open.

Springbok captain Kolisi doubtful for World Cup defence

South Africa's World Cup winning captain Siyi Kolisi has emerged as a doubt for this year's title defence amid reports he incurred a cruciate ligament tear in the Sharks draw at home to Munster in the URC last weekend. Reports of partial tear to Kolisi’s anterior cruciate ligament and a damaged meniscus dominated local media on Tuesday, although there has been no confirmation from him or his club. The Springbok captain is being advised to have surgery on a knee injury and would then likely miss South Africa’s defence of the World Cup in France from September. South African media reports said the 31-year-old Kolisi had been advised by one of the two specialists he has consulted to have an operation to fix the problem, which would mean a spell on the sidelines of up to nine months, but was seeking a third opinion.

Arteta urges Arsenal to embrace 'incredible opportunity'

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal team to secure another impressive away win against unrivalled Premier League title challengers Manchester City.

Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare ahead of French Open after pulling out of Madrid Masters

Ons Jabeur has suffered an injury scare with the French Open a little over a month away after being forced to pull out of this week's Madrid Masters.

Personal view or party line? Chinese ambassador’s Ukraine remarks spark outrage

We ask how that sits in capitals where Chinese diplomats have since been summoned, as well as in Brussels, which is torn over trade ties with Beijing, and Kyiv, which has been trying to keep channels open but wonders if China looks at Ukraine as Russia's Tibet, Xinjiang or Taiwan.

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Toni Nadal Optimistic Over Rafael Nadal's French Open Participation

Springbok captain Kolisi doubtful for World Cup defence

Arteta urges Arsenal to embrace 'incredible opportunity'

Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare ahead of French Open after pulling out of Madrid Masters

Personal view or party line? Chinese ambassador’s Ukraine remarks spark outrage

'No one has seen it since antiquity': Archaeologists uncover ancient necropolis near Paris metro

Toulouse forward Willis ready for 'biggest club game' against Leinster

Springboks skipper Kolisi's World Cup in doubt - report