Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup to kick off in Dubai next month
ABU DHABI: More than 100 local fighters are set to take part in the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup on Sept. 10 and 11 at Al-Nasr Club in Dubai.
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Alexander Zverev 'super happy' with recovery despite US Open withdrawal
New York on Monday. The 25-year-old German needed surgery to fix damaged ligaments in his right ankle following a freak injury he suffered during this year's Roland Garros semi-final against Rafael Nadal. The US Open organisers confirmed on Monday that Zverev has withdrawn from the hardcourt Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows, where he finished runner-up behind Dominic Thiem in 2020.
Zverev 'super happy' with recovery despite US Open withdrawal
World number two Alexander Zverev said he was "super happy" with his recovery following ankle surgery despite having to pull out of the U.S. Open, the main draw of which kicks off in New York on Monday.
Top seed Grigor Dimitrov forced to retire against Dominic Thiem in Winston-Salem Open
Grigor Dimitrov came out strong but faded fast as the Winston-Salem Open's top seed was forced to retire from his match against Dominic Thiem, sending the Austrian into the Round of 16. With less than a week to go before the start of the US Open, Dimitrov came out sharp, unleashing a torrent of backhanded slices to keep Thiem off balance as the Bulgarian raced through the surprisingly one-sided first set 6-0.
Kambosos is Philippines-bound ahead of Devin Haney rematch
MELBOURNE: Australian boxer George Kambosos will do most of his preparation for a world title rematch against Devin Haney in the Philippines, where he once worked out as Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner.
Thiem triumphs in Winston-Salem Open after top seed Dimitrov retires
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.: Dominic Thiem, playing in his first tournament on American soil since winning the 2020 US Open, defeated top-seeded Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the Winston-Salem Open after Dimitrov retired because of dizziness.
Roglic grabs Vuelta lead after stage four victory
LAGUARDIA, Spain: Defending champion Primoz Roglic won the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday, the first to take place in Spain after the opening salvos in the Netherlands, to take over the leader’s red jersey.
Jack Draper beats Fabio Fognini to set up last-16 match against Dominic Thiem
British number four Jack Draper has beaten veteran Italian Fabio Fognini at the ATP Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina to set up a last-16 encounter against Dominic Thiem.