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Nadal faces ‘five months recovery’ after keyhole surgery on hip
MADRID: Rafael Nadal’s keyhole surgery on his injured hip was “positive” but he will require a five-month recovery period before playing again, his spokesman said Saturday. The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, who celebrated his 37th birthday on Saturday, could in theory be back in time for the Davis Cup finals in November.
Djokovic battles his way into French Open fourth round
Two-times champion Novak Djokovic forced his way into the fourth round of the French Open following a 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Spanish 29th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday.
Ailing Elena Rybakina withdraws from French Open
PARIS: World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China. Rybakina had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. “I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before.
The highs and lows of Roshn Saudi League 2022-23
A Roshn Saudi League campaign like no other is in the books.
Nadal's birthday blow: Tennis star undergoes arthroscopy to check hip injury
Rafael Nadal underwent an arthroscopic intervention on Friday to assess the hip injury which has kept him out of competition since the Australian Open in January with the result to be known on Saturday, the day of his 37th birthday.
Adrian Beltre named honorary GM of Baseball United’s Karachi franchise
KARACHI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, has announced that league co-owner and future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre will serve as the honorary general manager for its latest franchise, the Karachi Monarchs.
Djokovic, Sabalenka advance to French Open fourth round
Twice champion Novak Djokovic was later given a thorough examination of his physical and mental toughness by Spanish 29th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina before the Serbian pulled through with a 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 6-2 victory.