Djokovic moves on, Ruud out at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Yet another of the highest-ranked players on the men's tour is out of the tournament at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal are not among them.
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Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko Criticises Russian 'Lies' After Wimbledon Win
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday criticised Russian "lies" over a missile strike on a shopping mall, saying she knew people affected by the attack after reaching the third round of Wimbledon. Tsurenko, who wore a ribbon in the Ukraine colours, recovered from losing the first set to beat compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. The 33-year-old said both players felt "amazing support" on Court 12, with fans waving Ukrainian flags. In her post-match press conference she said she had been given permission by Wimbledon chiefs to wear the ribbon, referring to the "horrible things that are going on in Ukraine".
Joshua ‘desperate’ to become world heavyweight champ again in his rematch against Usyk in Saudi Arabia
LONDON: Anthony Joshua admitted he is “definitely desperate” to become world heavyweight champion again when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 20.
Toronto FC officially signs veteran Italian defender Domenico Criscito
Toronto FC filled another hole Wednesday, signing veteran Italian defender Domenico (Mimmo) Criscito.
Brittney Griner detention: Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr using Russia connections to help WNBA star return to US
Jones hopes the connections he made as a fighter in Russia can help him facilitate Griner’s safe return.
Tsurenko wins all-Ukraine match and backs Wimbledon ban for Russians
The Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko said she backs Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian players from this year’s tournament after she was met with “silence” on the invasion of her home country by people she considered friends.
Disappointed Murray aiming to be seeded for future Slams
LONDON : A disappointed Andy Murray said he was determined to rise back up the rankings to give himself a better chance in future Grand Slams after making his earliest ever exit from Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Russia accuses Norway of Arctic blockade and threatens reprisals
Moscow accused Norway on Wednesday of blocking the transit of goods to Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and threatened Oslo with retaliation.