Newcastle’s Sven Botman idolizes Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk
NEWCASTLE: Sven Botman has laughed off comparisons with compatriot Virgil van Dijk but hopes to one day reach the Liverpool star’s level — and do it with Newcastle United.
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Tennis badboy Nick Kyrgios: Five controversial moments
The Australian's antics in his third-round win against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday grabbed the headlines, overshadowing some brilliant tennis. AFP looks at some of the other famous antics of the 27-year-old over the years. 1. Kyrgios took out his frustration on three tennis racquets after losing the first set to Borna Coric at the 2016 Cincinnati Masters He demolished the one he was playing with on the hard-court surface before removing two from his bag and destroying those as well. After mangling his racquets he towelled himself dry. Kyrgios levelled the match but blew an advantage in the decider, losing it on a tie-break. 2. One of Kyrgios's most dramatic outbursts came at the 2019 Italian Open during a match against Casper Ruud after he was given a game penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. He threw his racquet onto the clay court in fury, kicked his water bottle and hurled a chair on the court to gasps from the crowd before shouting expletives. Kyrgios, who was disqualified and fined, shouted "I'm done".
Djokovic into 13th Wimbledon quarter-final as Federer eyes 'one more time'
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarter-final on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time".
Nick Kyrgios eyes Wimbledon quarters as Rafael Nadal picks up the pace
LONDON: Nick Kyrgios is back in action at Wimbledon on Monday after his dramatic victory against Stefanos Tsitispas as he closes in on a mouthwatering semifinal with Rafael Nadal. The maverick Australian toppled Tsitispas in a heated four-set thriller on Saturday, during which he called for the fourth seed to be kicked out of the tournament for hitting a ball into the crowd. Kyrgios called the umpire a “disgrace” as tempers frayed and the bad feeling spilled over into the post-match press conferences.
Novak Djokovic Overcomes Dutch Wild Card To Reach His 13th Wimbledon Quarterfinal
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time". Top seed Djokovic, seeking to move level with Pete Sampras as a seven-time champion, defeated Dutch wild card Tim van Rijthoven, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. "He was very tough. I have never faced him before," said Djokovic after racking up a 25th successive win on grass. "He has a great serve, powerful forehand and nice touch." Earlier Sunday, 20-time major winner Djokovic had seen fifth seed Carlos Alcaraz, his scheduled last-eight opponent, beaten by Jannik Sinner.
Wimbledon day eight: Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios highlight not-so-manic Monday
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will grace Centre Court on day eight of the Championships in Wimbledon.
Wimbledon week two: Britain’s hopes ride on Cameron ‘Nozza’ Norrie
Britain’s hopes for week two of Wimbledon ride on Cameron Norrie as the only team GB singles player left in the tournament.
Jannik Sinner stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach first Wimbledon quarter-final
The 20-year-old triumphed 6-1, 6-4, 6-7 (8/10), 6-3 to become the youngest man in the last-eight since Nick Kyrgios in 2014. Sinner had never won a grass court match until this year's Wimbledon. But now he goes on to face either defending champion Novak Djokovic or Tim van Rijthoven for a spot in the semi-finals.