Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club
LONDON: Frances Tiafoe’s winning run on grass was ended by Sebastian Korda in an all-American second-round match at the Queen’s Club Championships on Wednesday.
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Wimbledon line judges' future uncertain as Grand Slam embraces AI
LONDON: Wimbledon technology chiefs say line judges are safe -- at least for now -- even as the grass court tournament embraces artificial intelligence. The All England Club and global tech giant IBM on Wednesday announced new AI features for the championships, which start early next month. A tool using generative AI technology will provide audio commentary for match highlights videos on the Wimbledon website and app.
Prince William pays surprise visit to Lionesses World Cup camp
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: Prince William made a surprise visit to England’s Lionesses on Tuesday to wish them good luck in their Women’s World Cup campaign which kicks off next month. The Prince of Wales, who is the FA president, had lunch with the team and staff at the St.
Tokyo confirmed to host Formula E race next season
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s drivers will race on the streets of Tokyo for the first time next March — as the series targets more world cities to host debut races in its landmark 10th season.
Iraq defeat Iran to claim WAFF U-23 Championship on home soil
BAGHDAD: Hosts Iraq claimed the 2023 WAFF U-23 Championship by defeating Iran 5-4 in penalty shootout on Tuesday night — after the final had finished in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes at Al-Madina Stadium in Baghdad.
Alcaraz Survives Queen's Scare, Murray's Winning Streak Ends
Carlos Alcaraz survived a scare against lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech at Queen's Club on Tuesday as Andy Murray's winning streak on the grass was ended by Alex de Minaur. Alcaraz was playing only his seventh match on grass and his first outside of Wimbledon as he prepares for the third Grand Slam tournament of the season next month. Rinderknech, ranked 83 in the world, only found out he was playing the Spaniard hours before the match after Frenchman Arthur Fils, Alcaraz's scheduled opponent, withdrew from the tournament.
Victor Wembanyama throws out ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium ahead of NBA draft
NEW YORK: Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-plus French player expected to be taken by San Antonio with the first pick in the NBA draft this week, threw out a wild ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Carlos Alcaraz aiming to 'play more aggressive' to aid switch to 'totally different' grass' at Queen's and Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz is hoping an aggressive approach will help him adapt to grass as he looks to find his best form ahead of Wimbledon. Alcaraz arrived in London at the weekend after returning home following his French Open semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Ad He is playing just his third career tournament on grass this week at Queen’s, with all six of his previous matches on the surface played at Wimbledon.