Kvitova draws on experience to triumph in Miami
Petra Kvitova said she drew on her deep well of experience to come through an epic first set tie-breaker and upset Elena Rybakina 7-6(14) 6-2 for her first Miami Open title on Saturday.
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Anthony Joshua seals unanimous points win against American opponent Jermaine Franklin in London
Anthony Joshua secured a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night. The fight was scored 117-111 by two judges and 118-111 by a third. Ad While the judges scored it a dominant win, Joshua was disappointed not to knock his opponent out.
Joshua beats Franklin to draw a line under two Usyk defeats
LONDON : Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua got back to winning ways after two straight defeats by beating American Jermaine Franklin on a unanimous decision at London's 02 Arena on Saturday.
Kvitova wins Miami Open, beating Rybakina
MIAMI GARDENS, United States: Petra Kvitova drew on all her experience to claim her 30th WTA singles title with a straight sets Miami Open victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday. Czech Kvitova, appearing in her first Miami final at the age of 33, triumphed 7-6 (16/14) 6-2 at Hard Rock Stadium, a victory which will return the veteran to the top 10 in the world rankings. Rybakina came into the final on a career-best 13-match winning streak after winning the title at Indian Wells and was looking for the rare ‘Sunshine Double’ of both WTA Masters events.
Aston Villa leapfrog Chelsea into top half of Premier League
LONDON: Aston Villa climbed above Chelsea and into the top half of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead before a superb strike by John McGinn, fresh from starring in Scotland’s shock Euro 2024 win over Spain, made it 2-0 in the 56th minute. Defeat saw Chelsea drop into the bottom half of the table to increase the pressure on Blues manager Graham Potter, with the London club booed off the field by their own supporters at full-time.
Villa climb into top half as Potter's blues continue
Chelsea slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table as John McGinn's brilliant 30-yard strike helped Aston Villa to a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge and heaped pressure back onto Graham Potter.
Petra Kvitova Opposes Wimbledon Decision To Allow Russian Return
Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she opposed the All England Club's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at this year's tournament. Wimbledon last year banned players from Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine and the Lawn Tennis Association also barred players from other events in the United Kingdom. However, competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as "neutral" athletes and comply with certain conditions."First of all, for sure I'm always staying against the war. For sure, I'm just more worried about the Ukrainian people and players," Kvitova told reporters after winning her Miami Open semi-final against Sorana Cirstea.
What happened in Anthony Joshua's last fight vs Oleksandr Usyk? Result and scorecards
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday, with the British former two-time heavyweight world champion facing Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena.