Celebrations for Chelsea, Red Bull and Stan Wawrinka – Monday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 9.
Stan Wawrinka Sport News
'It's really tough' - Dominic Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka can testify
As Dominic Thiem continues his comeback from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 10 months, the Austrian is dealing with a wide range of emotions; from feeling frustrated by his current form to being positive about the improvements he is making every day. One thing Thiem is relying on is his belief that worst part of this whole experience is fully behind him. Ad/> “What everybody is telling me, also from my team, is that the toughest period is done.
Veteran Wawrinka picks up rare win in Rome
Stan Wawrinka picked up his first victory in over a year with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over American Reilly Opelka in the first round of the Italian Open on Monday. The 37-year-old, who has tumbled from his best ranking of number three in the world to 350th, last tasted success in the opening round of the 2021 Australian Open when he beat Marton Fucsovics in five sets.
Achilles injury forces Naomi Osaka to withdraw from Italian Open
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from this week’s Italian Open with an Achilles injury.
Rome Open draw: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in semi-finals at final Masters 1000 clay event of 2022
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in the semi-finals of the upcoming Rome Open as the world's top players mount their final preparations for the next Grand Slam of the year at Roland-Garros. The action at the Foro Italico — the last Masters 1000 clay-court event of the year — represents a chance to gain some precious momentum before heading to Paris, with the main draw on the French dirt starting on May 22.
Novak Djokovic set for tricky dance card at Rome Masters
World No 1 Novak Djokovic could be set for a tricky string of matches at the Rome Masters.
Murray wins on clay for first time in five years at Madrid Open
Andy Murray secured a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem in the first round of the men's tournament at the Madrid Open - his 6-3 6-4 triumph his first on clay for five years.
Andy Murray wins first match on clay in five years vs Dominic Thiem at Madrid Open
Andy Murray won his first match on clay for nearly five years as the Ivan Lendl effect had an immediate impact at the Madrid Open on Monday night. He defeated 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem in straight sets. The Scot and the Czech-born American announced they would work together for a third time in March.