Naomi Girma set to make first $1million transfer in Chelsea move – reports
Chelsea have agreed a world-record deal to sign United States defender Naomi Girma, according to reports.
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Jannik Sinner Races Into Semis As Iga Swiatek Closes On First Melbourne Crown
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown. Italian world number one Sinner swept aside an out-classed home hope Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to silence Rod Laver Arena and set up a meeting with 21st seed Ben Shelton. The other semi-final is between 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and world number two Alexander Zverev, with both taking place on Friday.
Swiatek locks in Keys semi-final, Sinner sizzles at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another spectacular display on Wednesday while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's singles at Melbourne Park for the first time in 16 years.
Sublime Sinner stops De Minaur and surges into Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE : Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3 6-2 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.
Shelton slams Australian Open interviewers for not being 'respectful'
MELBOURNE : Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton has taken the Grand Slam's on-court interviewers to task for being "disrespectful" to players.
Ben Shelton insists change needed in media treatment of players - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — American Ben Shelton says he has been «shocked» by how broadcasters and interviewers have been treating players at this year's Australian Open, calling for more respect and «something to change» in the player-media dynamic.
Tata Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Arjun Erigaisi, Shares Lead With Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a finely-crafted victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to share the lead with Uzbek Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Both Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov have 2.5 points each. It turned out to be an excellent day for the 19-year-old Indian as he handled the Catalan opening to perfection, getting a tiny advantage and squeezing out the defensive resources right from the early middle game stage. After the trade of Queens, the players reached a rook and knight endgame wherein Erigaisi's fractured pawns on the queenside came under the scrutiny.
Jannik Sinner rocks De Minaur, faces Shelton in Australian semis - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semifinals Wednesday and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown men's singles Grand Slam champion.