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Stefanos Tsitsipas downs Alejandro Davidovich to seal back-to-back Monte Carlo titles

Stefanos Tsitsipas once again demonstrated his clay-court prowess as he successfully defended the Monte-Carlo Masters title with a comfortable victory over Alejandro Davidovich. The Greek No.3 seed claimed a 6-3 7-6(3) win in one hour and 36 minutes to deny the world No.46 Davidovich the chance to become the lowest-ranked ATP Masters 1000 champion since Tomas Berdych in 2005. Ad/> It is the eighth tour-level title of Tsitsipas’ career and his fourth on clay as the 2021 French Open finalist underlined just why he is regarded as one of the main contenders for the Roland Garros crown this year.

‘He’s hit a spectator!’ – Disaster as fan wipes out Yves Lampaert in horror incident at Paris-Roubaix

Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) had his podium dreams extinguished at Paris-Roubaix after he collided with a spectator in a shocking incident. The Belgian was in a two-man chase group hunting down lone leader Dylan van Baarle (Ineos Grenadiers) when he was flung from his bike after catching the hand of an overzealous fan with 7km remaining. Ad/> “Oh my word, oh no! He’s hit a spectator,” cried Rob Hatch on Eurosport commentary.

Paralysed jockey to ride hand-bike 140 miles across UK to support charities which helped him

A former jockey who was left paralysed from the chest down will set out on a 140-mile cycling challenge this summer to raise cash for two charities that helped him in his hour of need. Jacob Pritchard Webb, from Earl Shilton, near Hinckley, was enjoying a promising riding career in France when he had a serious fall in June 2020.

Steve Rowley dead: Arsenal announce tragic death of legendary former chief scout

Arsenal have announced the tragic passing of their former chief scout, Steve Rowley, after a short illness.

Breaking news: Yoshimura SERT Motul wins EWC 24 Heures Motos

Yoshimura SERT Motul has won the 24 Heures Motos, round one of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship. Riders Greg Black, Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Siméon combined to give the Suzuki-powered Japanese squad, which is based in Le Mans, a standout victory ahead of YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC and F.C.C.

Emma Raducanu looking to build on clay-court debut win ahead of busy summer

Emma Raducanu will look to build on her first clay-court win over the coming weeks before negotiating what is sure to be a barrage of attention on the grass.

Allan Saint-Maximin's brilliant response to Gallowgate End chants ahead of Leicester clash

Allan Saint-Maximin has come under his fair share of criticism from Newcastle United supporters in recent weeks for his performances, but there was a poignant moment last week that helped the Magpies grab all three points. The French winger did not enjoy one of his best games in a black and white shirt.

Pierre Gasly looking for AlphaTauri improvement in coming races

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly says that his team still has a few things they need to improve in the coming races but they have some new parts on the way that should help them with that aim.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas downs Alejandro Davidovich to seal back-to-back Monte Carlo titles

‘He’s hit a spectator!’ – Disaster as fan wipes out Yves Lampaert in horror incident at Paris-Roubaix

Paralysed jockey to ride hand-bike 140 miles across UK to support charities which helped him

Steve Rowley dead: Arsenal announce tragic death of legendary former chief scout

Breaking news: Yoshimura SERT Motul wins EWC 24 Heures Motos

Emma Raducanu looking to build on clay-court debut win ahead of busy summer

Allan Saint-Maximin's brilliant response to Gallowgate End chants ahead of Leicester clash

Pierre Gasly looking for AlphaTauri improvement in coming races