Swiatek at home on clay but wants success on all surfaces
ROME : Iga Swiatek said she feels most comfortable on clay but the world number one hopes to emulate her idol Rafa Nadal and win titles on all surfaces to become one of the game's greats.
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Djokovic says 'Big Four' rivalries made him tougher
ROME : Novak Djokovic said his rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray had helped him become stronger in the face of adversity, after the world number one battled his way into the last 16 of the Italian Open.
Romelu Lukaku Back To Best As Inter Eye Champions League Final
Romelu Lukaku's return to sparkling form has given Inter Milan an extra weapon ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final decider with AC Milan. Out for much of the season with injuries and with a damaged reputation following a disastrous World Cup, Lukaku has slowly worked his way back to his best. The Belgium striker has scored five times and set up three more in his last six matches and his double in Saturday's 4-2 win over Sassuolo highlighted his new-found confidence.
Noavk Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Into Italian Open Last 16
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0. Six-time Rome champion Djokovic initially looked in improved form compared to his sluggish tournament opener against Tomas Etcheverry but again had a fight on his hands against the former world number three. "I think I'm getting close to the desired level. You can always play better but today I had a really good quality opponent and I think I delivered," Djokovic told reporters.
Juventus lose Pogba again in 2-0 win over Cremonese
TURIN: Second-half goals by Nicolo Fagioli and Gleison Bremer earned Juventus a comfortable 2-0 win against second-bottom Cremonese in Serie A on Sunday (May 14), but the result was soured by another injury to midfielder Paul Pogba.
Brighton on cusp of Europe, but job not done, says De Zerbi
LONDON: Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has warned his players the job is not yet done despite a stunning 3-0 victory at Arsenal that put the south coast club on the cusp of qualifying for Europe for the first time in their history.
Morocco, Lebanon score big wins in 2023 Arab Beach Soccer Championship
JEDDAH: The Moroccan beach soccer team notched up a 5-4 victory against Mauritania and Lebanon beat Saudi Arabia 7-4 in the second round of the group stage of the 2023 Arab Beach football Championshi.
Djokovic, Swiatek into Italian Open last 16
ROME: Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0.