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Lyon Open: Mikael Ymer disqualified after smashing tennis racquet in furious first set outburst towards umpire

Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open for furiously smashing his racquet on the umpire’s chair. The Swedish player was playing against Arthur Fils in the round of 16 when he got into a heated altercation with umpire Rogerio Santos over a line call at 5-5 in the opening set. Ad Ymer was adamant Fils’ shot was wide of the sideline before he casually returned long beyond the baseline, and was in disbelief when the Frenchman was awarded the point.

PST’s Big 2022-23 Premier League Awards post (Good and bad)

The 2022-23 Premier League season featured so many shocks that even an outcome predicted by many wound up feeling a bit like one.

ISS welcomes Saudi astronauts: Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman in space

Elsewhere, the man who came third in the first round of Turkey's presidential election, Sinan Ogan, has thrown his support behind the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish president is facing a challenge from opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, whose party is calling on the country's Kurdish voters for support.

Rafael Nadal's absence changes entire complexion of French Open

There's a reason a statue of Rafael Nadal stands outside Court Philippe Chatrier on the southwest outskirts of Paris.

Rafael Nadal's absence at French Open will 'fuel' Novak Djokovic as 'end of an era' approaches - John McEnroe

John McEnroe thinks Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open is an «opening» for Novak Djokovic as the «end» of the 'Big Three' era approaches. Djokovic and Nadal are both on 22 Grand Slam titles, level at the top of the all-time standings. Ad Nadal will not have a chance to win No.

Archery star Davies sets Paris 2024 as his target

Tonbridge archery star Steve Davies is used to hitting his targets and there are none bigger than securing a place at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The 26-year-old has long marked himself as one of Britain's best archers, with back-to-back second place finishes at the National Tour finals in 2021 and 2022 in the recurve classification. Ad Last year's success was a significant confidence boost for Davies which has helped him believe that his lifelong dream could come true in the French capital next summer.

Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin to reach Lyon quarter-finals, Harriet Dart loses in French Open qualifying

Cameron Norrie beat David Goffin to reach the Lyon quarter-finals, while Harriet Dart lost in French Open qualifying. The British men's No. 1, the second seed for the ATP 250 event, has had a mixed clay campaign to date, failing to get past the last 16 of any event.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic feats 'incredible', Carlos Alcaraz 'has long way to go' - Barbara Schett

Eurosport expert Barbara Schett has recalled the «incredible» rivalry between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic while looking ahead to what Carlos Alcaraz can continue to achieve ahead of the French Open. With Federer having retired at a highly emotional Laver Cup edition in London and Nadal having withdrawn ahead of Roland-Garros due to persistent injuries, Djokovic is the only member of the legendary 'Big Three' to be present at the second Grand Slam of the season. Ad While many are keen to immediately throw their focus forward to the next generation of rising stars coming through in men's tennis, Schett paused in her French Open preview conversation with Eurosport to pay tribute to what the iconic trio have achieved.

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Lyon Open: Mikael Ymer disqualified after smashing tennis racquet in furious first set outburst towards umpire

PST’s Big 2022-23 Premier League Awards post (Good and bad)

ISS welcomes Saudi astronauts: Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman in space

Rafael Nadal's absence changes entire complexion of French Open

Rafael Nadal's absence at French Open will 'fuel' Novak Djokovic as 'end of an era' approaches - John McEnroe

Archery star Davies sets Paris 2024 as his target

Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin to reach Lyon quarter-finals, Harriet Dart loses in French Open qualifying

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic feats 'incredible', Carlos Alcaraz 'has long way to go' - Barbara Schett