Shapovalov sends Zverev crashing out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Denis Shapovalov upset an out-of-sorts Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in broiling heat to reach his first Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday.
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Denis Shapovalov stuns Alexander Zverev to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time in his career
Denis Shapovalov has knocked Alexander Zverev out of the Australian Open in straight sets, beating the German 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3. Zverev never really got going against his Canadian opponent who is into his first Australian Open quarter-final after winning in two hours and 24 minutes. Ad/> The No 14 seed, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals last year, will face 2009 Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal in the last eight.
Nadal beats Mannarino in battle of left-handers to reach last eight
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal remained on course for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title after winning a battle of left-handers against Adrian Mannarino 7-6(14) 6-2 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Event guide 2022: WTCR Race of Germany
It’s build-up time in the 2022 WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup continues and here’s a brief summary of what’s to come when the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife hosts WTCR Race of Germany from May 26-28. In 100 words…Germany’s WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup host venue offers a challenge like no other with its daunting 25.378-kilometre lap, 64 heart-stopping corners and changeable Eifel mountains weather combining to provide a fearsome challenge.
'Take That' - Robbie Williams stuns Jack Lisowski to set up clash with Mark Selby at Snooker Shoot Out
Robbie Williams took the scalp of Jack Lisowski to set up a clash with Mark Selby in the third round of the Snooker Shoot Out. Williams was serenaded by songs from his namesake, which he reportedly does not like, but it did not put him off his stride as he knocked in a brilliant opening red. Ad/> Lisowski had chances, but he made the cardinal sin in Shoot Out snooker of going in-off — which gave Williams ball in hand.
'It looks like a pressure valve has come out' - MC Mitchell Mann lights up the Snooker Shoot Out crowd again
Mitchell Mann worked the Morningside Arena crowd like a seasoned pro, but it did not detract from his snooker as he beat Jordan Brown to reach round three of the Shoot Out. Mann is looking to keep his snooker career alive, as he languishes well down the rankings.
'You normally fancy Germans on penalties' - Lukas Kleckers pots final-second pink to force blue ball shoot out
There’s something about Germans and shootouts, and Lukas Kleckers lived up the billing to beat Tian Pengfei to reach the last 32 of the Snooker Shoot Out. Kleckers looked down and out as he trailed by seven points heading into the final minute of the match, and Tian had control. Ad/> Kleckers got the chance with a very difficult red, but getting position added to the tariff.
Karl Geiger reclaims Ski Jumping World Cup lead as German squad look to dominate at Beijing Olympics
Karl Geiger reclaimed the ski jumping yellow bib after a huge final jump in Neustadt, Germany. The 26-year-old was able to seal the victory with the biggest jump in the competition, measuring 141m, to make himself the fourth German man to claim an individual win at the venue in Titisee. Ad/> Gaining 288.3 points in Saturday's competition meant Geiger was able to reclaim the yellow bib from rival Ryoyu Kobayashi to put him back at the top of the World Cup rankings, 11 points ahead of the Japanese jumper.