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Veteran Stan Wawrinka Rekindles Fire With Rare Win In Rome

Stan Wawrinka believes he has what it takes to get back to playing "great tennis" again, the former world number three said after claiming his first victory in 15 months at the Italian Open on Monday. The 37-year-old Swiss knocked out 14th seed Reilly Opelka 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the Rome first round to win for the first time since last year's Australian Open. Playing just his third match of the season, the three-time Grand Slam champion rallied from a set and a break down to beat the 6ft 11 inch (2.1 metre) American and set up a second round with Serbian qualifier Laslo Djere.

'Heartbreaking' SEA Games loss a 'speed bump' but kickboxer Nazri Sutari resolute in quest to be world's best

SINGAPORE: After his 1-2 loss to Cambodia's Chhoeung Lvay in the men's Under-71kg low kick quarter-finals on Monday (May 9), kickboxer Nazri Sutari gestured to reporters that he needed a moment.

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Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic reportedly captures 2nd straight NBA MVP award

Denver's Nikola Jokic has won his second consecutive most valuable player award after a season in which he finished with numbers never seen in NBA history, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

'He calls me from where he is, motivates me, prays for me': Talented swimmer Vedaant Madhavan on father R Madhavan's support

R Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan added a second medal to his kitty - a gold medal in the men's 800m freestyle at the Danish Open in Copenhagen recently. He immediately rushed to his room, after the medal ceremony, and did a video call with his parents. Vedaant's father was elated but couldn't control his emotions after seeing the gold medal around his son's neck. The 16-year-old Vedaant clocked 8:17.28, his personal best, to claim the top honours. He edged past local lad Alexander L Bjorn by 0.10 to clinch the top position on the podium.

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Veteran Stan Wawrinka Rekindles Fire With Rare Win In Rome

'Heartbreaking' SEA Games loss a 'speed bump' but kickboxer Nazri Sutari resolute in quest to be world's best

Arsenal news: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement found as Gunners open talks with unsung hero

Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic reportedly captures 2nd straight NBA MVP award

'He calls me from where he is, motivates me, prays for me': Talented swimmer Vedaant Madhavan on father R Madhavan's support

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz hailed ‘best player in world’ after winning Madrid Open

Djokovic optimistic about game entering French Open despite trophy-less season

Nemanja Matic next club revealed, as wages lost at Man Utd pale in comparison to signing-on bonus