Tennis star Roger Federer to be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver
Tennis star Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver next month.
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Tsitsipas striving for calm after coaching earthquake
TORONTO: Stefanos Tsitsipas held out hope on Monday that massive changes in his coaching staff will pay results at this week’s ATP Toronto Masters.
'Incredibly Emotional' Alexander Zverev Ends Title Drought In Hamburg
Germany's Alexander Zverev swept past Serb Laslo Djere in straight sets for his first title in nearly two years at his home Hamburg Open on Sunday, boosting his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals. The former world number two won through 7-5, 6-3 in just under two hours for his first title since the 2021 ATP Finals and the 20th of his career. "It's almost like a first title again," said Zverev. "It's such a long time, 18 months, and I'm just super happy right now." Sunday was the 26-year-old's first final since Madrid in May 2022 just weeks before he suffered a serious ankle injury in his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
Watch: Rafael Nadal Has His Pick As Fan Asks To Choose Between Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo
The two greats of football world -- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo -- are close to the end of their respective careers but the debate among the fans about who is better than whom continues to take place. Such is the craze and fan-following of the two players that the discussions regarding them also takes place outside the football circuit. For example, take the recent incident in which a fan asked Spain's tennis ace Rafael Nadal to choose between the two football greats. Nadal, who himself is among the greats of tennis, came out with an honest verdict and followed it with a smart reply.
Watch: Rafael Nadal Has His Pick As Fan Asks To Choose Between Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo
The two greats of football world -- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo -- are close to the end of their respective careers but the debate among the fans about who is better than whom continues to take place. Such is the craze and fan-following of the two players that the discussions regarding them also takes place outside the football circuit. For example, take the recent incident in which a fan asked Spain's tennis ace Rafael Nadal to choose between the two football greats. Nadal, who himself is among the greats of tennis, came out with an honest verdict and followed it with a smart reply.
Motor sport-Tom Brady buys team in electric race boat series
Seven-times Super Bowl champion Tom Brady was unveiled as the newest celebrity team owner in the E1 World Championship on Thursday, joining tennis great Rafa Nadal and Red Bull's Formula One driver Sergio Perez in the new electric race boat competition.
SA's Kevin Anderson makes Newport quarter-finals upon return to ATP Tour
South African tennis ace Kevin Anderson continued to impress in his comeback with a Round of 16 victory at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport on Wednesday.
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Drops Wimbledon Trophy During Live Interview
The celebrations do not seem to be ending anytime soon for Carlos Alcaraz, who edged past Novak Djokovic to clinch his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. The 20-year-old defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes of breathless action on Centre Court. The loss also shattered the Serb's dream of clinching a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. For Alcaraz, it was his second major title, following his US Open title last year. Amid all this action, the Spaniard, who is currently on cloud nine, could not hide his excitement and had an oops moment in front of the camera.