Novak Djokovic set for knee surgery which will rule him out of Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is to undergo knee surgery in Paris which will rule him out of Wimbledon, according to reports in France.
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Australian swimmers to have final say on competing in the Seine
Australia will provide protective treatment for athletes competing in the waters of the River Seine at the Paris Olympics and the final decision on whether they take the plunge will rest with the swimmers. France has committed to clearing the Paris waterway of pollutants sufficiently to safely stage the marathon swimming and swimming element of the triathlon in July and August. A giant reservoir was opened by the city's mayor last month to help reduce the risks of pollution in the river but regular tests of the water quality are still revealing unhealthy levels of contaminants after rainy days. Anna Meares, Australia's Chef de Mission for the Games, said she had faith in the assurances of the organisers on the matter of water safety but would not be dictating any action to athletes if tests showed the water was not safe. "It's not a point of us stepping in to say 'we will not let you swim'. Ultimately it's the choice of the athlete," the former cyclist told an Australian Olympic Committee media briefing on the Paris Games. "We're not going to put any athlete in an environment that risks their wellbeing, that information will be given to them and that choice will ultimately be theirs. "Try standing in front of an Olympian who's trained for their whole life when they have the chance to swim and...
Canadian men victorious on home soil against Cuba in Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League
Canada opened the second week of men's Volleyball Nations League action with a hard-fought victory over Cuba on Tuesday night at TD Place.
Simone Biles' dominance continues ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics with record win
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Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal, Sinner assured of top ranking
PARIS : Novak Djokovic's French Open title defence ended with a whimper following the top seed's withdrawal due to a right knee problem while Jannik Sinner celebrated his imminent takeover as world number one with a crushing win over Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday.
Rohan Bopanna Picks N Sriram Balaji As His Partner For Paris Olympics
World number four Rohan Bopanna has picked N Sriram Balaji, who impressed with his performance at the French Open, as his partner for the Paris Olympics and All India Tennis Association (AITA) is unlikely to have any objection to the choice made by the veteran player. The 44-year-old Bopanna wrote to AITA and also marked TOPS in the mail, conveying his decision - a development confirmed by the national federation. Balaji and his Mexican partner MA Reyes-Varela Martinez had tested the formidable combo of Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden before losing the men's doubles third round on Monday.
Weekend recap: Canadians ramp up for the Paris Olympics
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Rising Russian teenager Andreeva sends local hope Gracheva packing
PARIS :Russian-born Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva rode a huge wave of support from the large partisan crowd but could not prevent a 7-5 6-2 defeat by teenager Mirra Andreeva in the French Open fourth round on Monday.