Scorching heat grips US Open second round
NEW YORK : Sweltering conditions gripped the U.S. Open on Wednesday, testing spectators and competitors alike as athletes tried to wrap up their second-round matches quickly.
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The Paris Paralympics declared open by President Macron
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. Macron declared the Games open during an exuberant and colourful opening ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium. The 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations paraded into the arena as the sun set with host nation France entering last to a standing ovation and chanting from 30,000 spectators packed into the stands around the square.
Zheng survives Andreeva scare to advance at US Open
NEW YORK : Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen survived an early scare to overcome Russia's Erika Andreeva 6-7(3) 6-1 6-2 in sweltering conditions on Wednesday to move into the third round of the U.S. Open.
Dan Evans wins longest US Open match in history with grueling 5-setter: 'I just want to go to bed'
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5 hours and 35 minutes! Brit Dan Evans prevails in longest-ever US Open match
Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour, 35-minute epic on court six.
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Britain’s most popular dish is more expensive than ever thanks to cost-of-living price inflation. The humble fish and chips takeaway has been a staple of British households since its introduction in the 19th century. But with fish, potato and oil prices spiking in recent years, it’s no longer a reliable cheap eat.
Telegram and the war: Durov's arrest could complicate Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov’s arrest in France on Saturday could complicate Russian military plans in Ukraine, experts claim.
3-Tiebreakers In 5-Setter: US Open Sees Longest Match Ever In Its History
Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour, 35-minute epic on court six. In front of a lively crowd, Britain's Evans beat the 23rd seed from Russia 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4. "It was a long, long battle," Evans said. "I thought I played pretty well for the majority of the match. Obviously I was struggling physically, but so was he. "It was sort of who could last the longest in the end."