WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek wins first grass-court match in 2023
It took World No.1 Iga Swiatek a little time on Monday to acclimate to the grass under her feet in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open. But only a set.
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Hitech seek to enter F1 from 2026 with Kazakh backing
British racing team Hitech have applied to enter a team in Formula One from 2026 with investment from Kazakh billionaire businessman Vladimir Kim.
Second seminar-tasting of best Ukrainian wines was held at the Experts Club
The Ukrainian wine market continues to actively develop and introduce new quality standards. This is evidenced by the recent return of Ukraine to the International Wine Organization and the holding of competitions, festivals and tasting events aimed at popularizing domestic brands. The highest quality of Ukrainian products was demonstrated during the second tasting seminar-presentation "Consumer tasting of the best craft wines of Ukraine-2023", which was held at the Kyiv Analytical Center "Experts Club" on June 23. This event was part of a broad initiative aimed at supporting and developing the wine industry in Ukraine.
Wimbledon 2023: List of expected men's seeds
Novak Djokovic will bid to win a men's record-extending 24th Grand Slam crown when Wimbledon gets underway next month but while the Serb has won the last four titles at the All England Club he will be seeded second behind Carlos Alcaraz.
Wimbledon: Why were Russians and Belarusians banned last year but allowed to compete in 2023?
Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine but they will be allowed to compete as neutrals this year after the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) lifted its ban.
Wimbledon 2023: List of expected women's seeds
Iga Swiatek will be the top seed when Wimbledon begins on July 3 but the Pole's unease on grass means defending champion Elena Rybakina will be the one to beat at the Grand Slam while big-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will also fancy her chances.
Ukraine war: Counteroffensive grinds on in the aftermath of Wagner attempted coup
The fast-moving - and at times puzzling - apparent attempted coup in Russia this weekend did not have a noticeable affect on the Russian army posture along the 1,000 kilometre front line in eastern Ukraine, but it could give Ukraine the impetus it needs to intensify its counteroffensive, which military leaders have admitted is going slower than expected.
England 2-0 Israel: Young Lions roar into Under-21 Euros quarter-finals as Anthony Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe strike
Emile Smith Rowe scored his second goal in two games to fire England into the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship with a 2-0 win over Israel. The Arsenal midfielder, who also netted in the opening 2-0 win against the Czech Republic, doubled England’s lead in the second half following an early Anthony Gordon opener.