Greater Manchester man dies during yacht race in the English Channel
A man from Greater Manchester has died after falling from a yacht into the English Channel.
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'I will remember this forever' - Teenager Arthur Fils makes history as youngest champion at Lyon Open
In a display of talent and determination, 18-year-old French tennis sensation Arthur Fils secured his first tour-level title on Saturday at the Lyon Open. Fils became the youngest champion in the tournament's history, defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-3 7-5 in a thrilling final. Ad Having triumphed over Brandon Nakashima in a gruelling semi-final match, Fils showcased his aggressive playing style throughout the one-hour, 36-minute final.
French Open 2023: Dominic Thiem confidence returning for Paris after 'inevitable' injury - 'My level is much better'
Dominic Thiem says he feels ready to compete at the top level again ahead of the French Open, after coming back from a major injury that he feels was “inevitable”. The Austrian won the US Open in 2020 and is a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, losing two finals at Roland-Garros — in 2018 and 2019 — and one at the Australian Open in 2020.
French Open 2023: Day 1 order of play and schedule - When are Aryna Sabalenka, Dan Evans and Stefanos Tsitsipas playing?
The biggest clay tournament of the year is back with the French Open kicking off on Sunday May 28 in Paris, and it's looking to be a star-studded line-up on first day. With reigning champion Rafael Nadal out of the event for the first time since 2005, can any newcomers make their mark at Roland-Garros? Or will favourites Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz be competing in the latter stages? Ad On the women's side, Iga Swiatek will defend her title as the world No.
Waikato Chiefs ensure Super Rugby top spot with tough away triumph
The Waikato Chiefs ensured top spot in the regular season standings and home advantage through the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs as they out-duelled the ACT Brumbies 31-21 in a gruelling clash in Canberra on Saturday.
French prop Haouas placed in police custody - l'Equipe
PARIS : French rugby player Mohamed Haouas was placed in police custody for alleged domestic violence in the southern town of Montpellier, sport daily L'Equipe reported on Saturday.
Alcaraz wants to play 'dream' doubles with Nadal at Paris Olympics
PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz wants to play alongside Rafael Nadal in a formidable and "dream" doubles team at the 2024 Olympics.
"Going To Be Tough But...": Sania Mirza To NDTV On Injured Rafael Nadal's Return
14-time champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the upcoming French Open earlier this month, citing that his hip injury has not healed and also said he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. India tennis legend Sania Mirza feels that while coming back from an injury can be challenging, it's hard to bet against Nadal making a return next year and win more titles. Nadal has had a history of injuries during his illustrious playing career, but the Spaniard has often overcome hurdles in his path, and Sania is confident that the 36-year-old can surely do it again.