Serena to face Kovinic in US Open start as retirement looms
Serena Williams will face Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in her first round match at the US Open following the draw for the tournament made on Thursday.
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Alcaraz leads pack searching for maiden major title in New York
The then 18-year-old rocketed to tennis stardom a year ago when he beat third-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round on his way to becoming the youngest man to reach the quarter-final at Flushing Meadows. He retired in the quarters against young Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime but had already earned his reputation as one of the fiercest competitors among tennis's next generation.
The Charitable Foundation "The Future for Children" and the Embassy of Ukraine in Greece organized a celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day for child athletes from the affected regions
With the support of the Charitable Foundation "The Future for Children", the Embassy of Ukraine in Greece, the Greek-Ukrainian Chamber and the Athens City Hall, the Independence Day of Ukraine was celebrated in the summer camp of the Athens City Hall. The event was organized for young Ukrainian athletes from the affected regions of the country, who are currently in Greece and training as part of the Olympic Dreams 2022 international project. "Independence Day is one of the main holidays of our country. This year it took on a special meaning, because today Ukrainians are fighting for their independence in a war. But at the same time, it is important not to forget what we are fighting for. The future of our country is children, and today it is necessary to do everything not only to provide them with protection and safety, but also to provide opportunities for their development. To create conditions so that they can live a normal life, like millions of their peers around the world. That is why projects such as Olympic Dreams 2022 are necessary and timely," said Ambassador of Ukraine to Greece Serhiy Shutenko.
Jess Fishlock recalled for Wales’ crucial World Cup qualifiers
Jess Fishlock has been recalled by Wales for their crunch World Cup qualifying double-header, with manager Gemma Grainger maintaining the US-based veteran will play for her country beyond the tournament.
Struggling AlphaTauri ‘not throwing in the towel’, warns Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly has said AlphaTauri are “not throwing in the towel” as the team get ready for the final third of the season.
Jack Draper beats Fabio Fognini to set up last-16 match against Dominic Thiem
British number four Jack Draper has beaten veteran Italian Fabio Fognini at the ATP Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina to set up a last-16 encounter against Dominic Thiem.
Beth Mead hungry for more after triumphant season with club and country
Beth Mead is heading into the new season feeling hungry for further success after the glory she tasted with England this summer.
Kyogo and Giakoumakis are the Celtic tag team putting pointless debate to bed once and for all
Kyogo Furuhashi is demoralising defenders by running them ragged for an hour. And partner-in-crime Giorgos Giakoumakis is arriving on to the scene to deliver the final knockout blows to the bedraggled opposition.