WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina overcomes Ons Jabeur in Abu Dhabi
No. 1 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan survived an upset bid from Tunisia's Ons Jabeur and prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday.
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Man United lose to Palace, Spurs ease pressure on Postecoglou
Manchester United slumped to another meek home defeat as Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, while Tottenham eased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou by beating Brentford 2-0.
Manchester United £65m reveal places huge significance on Europa League push
Last week saw Manchester United punch their ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League with a 2-0 win at Romanian side FCSB.
Simona Halep announces retirement after losing at Transylvania Open
Former world number one Simona Halep has announced her retirement after suffering a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025.
Omeruo leaves Turkey’s Kasimpasa on mutual consent
Turkish club Kasimpasa have parted ways with Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo, bringing an abrupt end to the defender’s third spell with the Istanbul-based side, Soccernet.ng reports.
Former world No 1 Simona Halep retires from tennis at 33: 'My body no longer follows'
Former tennis world number one Simona Halep announced her retirement on Tuesday after her first-round defeat at the WTA Cluj-Napoca tournament in her native Romania.
Ex-World Number One Simona Halep Announces Retirement After Home Defeat
Former tennis world number one Simona Halep announced her retirement on Tuesday after her first-round defeat at the WTA Cluj-Napoca tournament in her native Romania. The 33-year-old lost 6-1, 6-1 to 72nd-ranked Italian Lucia Bronzetti. "I don't know if it is with joy or sadness that I speak to you but I made this decision in my soul and conscience, I have always been lucid. My body no longer follows, but today I wanted to play and say my goodbyes on the court," Halep told the Romanian crowd.
Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement after crushing defeat
Former world number one Simona Halep has announced her retirement after suffering a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025.