New York Rangers raise Henrik Lundqvist's No. 30 to rafters: 'This is home'
New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist had his No. 30 raised to the rafters in Madison Square Garden on Friday night, with a raucous crowd on hand to honor «The King.»
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'She's playing at the top of her game' - John McEnroe feels Ash Barty can end long wait for home Australian Open win
Australians, Melburnians in particular, have not had much to cheer about having had to endure some of the world’s toughest coronavirus restrictions. The pandemic is not over, but restrictions are being eased and Australians could have a party on Saturday night. Ad/> Ash Barty, who has been charged with the task of bringing Australian Open glory to her home country, is one match away from banging down the door and getting her hands on the trophy.
'I think it makes it more interesting' - John McEnroe has no issues with Daniil Medvedev’s umpire rant
John McEnroe had no problems with Daniil Medvedev’s verbal volley at umpire Jaume Campistol during his Australian Open semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. With the second set swinging in Tsitsipas’ favour, No. 1 seed Medvedev took his frustrations out on the umpire — forcefully telling him to step in amid suggestions his opponent’s coach and father was providing tactical advice.
'Everyone talked about Novak Djokovic, they forgot about Rafael Nadal at Australian Open' - John McEnroe
Eurosport expert John McEnroe has given his reaction after Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open as he closes in on a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. The Spaniard, who is eyeing a historic major title in improbable fashion, brushed the big-hitting Italian aside in four sets, 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3, on Rod Laver Arena in what ended up being an inspired semi-final win. Ad/> A few months ago, the 35-year-old did not even know if he would be in Australia to participate after struggling with injuries over a sustained period ahead of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic still world No. 1 even if Daniil Medvedev secures Australian Open title - John McEnroe
John McEnroe has insisted Novak Djokovic is the world’s No. 1 tennis player, even if he is dislodged by Daniil Medvedev. With Djokovic absent from the Australian Open, he will lose all the points he gained when he won the final 12 months ago.
Rafael Nadal a phenomenal, freak individual but John McEnroe worried about toll on Spaniard's 35-year-old body
John McEnroe has described Rafael Nadal as one of the most phenomenal athletes of all time and a freak individual, but is concerned the 35-year-old's body could be a worry in his Australian Open semi-final with Matteo Berrettini. Nadal has been in excellent form in what is his first Grand Slam since picking up an injury in last year’s French Open, but he was pushed to the limit by Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals. Ad/> Nadal required treatment for a stomach problem, and his camp revealed he lost a huge amount of weight during the gruelling five-set encounter.
Roger Federer: John McEnroe says it would be 'unbelievable' if 20-time Grand Slam champion could win again
John McEnroe thinks it would be “unbelievable” if Roger Federer could return to his highest level again – but does not want to see him on tour playing at “80 per cent”. Federer, 40, returned from a lengthy lay-off in March last year but only played 13 matches before shutting down his season. Ad/> He has since undergone another knee surgery and has suggested he will not be ready to return in time for Wimbledon this year.
Serena Williams: John McEnroe backs 23-time Grand Slam champion to make another 'real run' at Wimbledon
John McEnroe expects Serena Williams to make at least one more “real run” at winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Williams, 40, has been stuck on 23 majors since winning the Australian Open in 2017, just six months before she gave birth to daughter Olympia.