Tunisia’s Jabeur ‘100 percent there’ for WTA in Saudi link
LONDON: Tunisian star Ons Jabeur has backed the Women’s Tennis Association over their decision to evaluate the potential for playing a tournament in Saudi Arabia.
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Alcaraz, Rybakina off to winning Wimbledon starts as rain causes havoc
LONDON: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina got their Wimbledon bids off to winning starts on Tuesday as torrential rain brought havoc to the All England Club schedule.
Jabeur says now or never for Saudi Arabia to invest in the sport
LONDON: Tunisia's world number six Ons Jabeur welcomed reports of Saudi Arabian interest in tennis, saying on Tuesday (Jul 4) the time was right for the Gulf country to invest in the sport and she would "100 per cent" compete in WTA tournaments there if it benefited players.
Billie Jean King confident Saudi interest will help women's tennis conquer new frontiers
WTA founder Billie Jean King is certain the women’s and men’s tennis tours will soon be doing business with Saudi Arabia and the American legend believes the move can have a positive impact on both the sport and the kingdom.
Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money
American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
Saudi Arabia involved in opening fixtures at Pan Arab Games football tournament
RIYADH: The Pan Arab Games football tournament kicks off in Algeria on Sunday featuring eight national teams.
Max Verstappen beats teammate Sergio Perez to win Austrian GP sprint race
SPIELBERG, Austria: Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continued his dominant form by winning the sprint at the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his championship lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 70 points. It was Verstappen’s fifth straight win when including the past four Grand Prix races. Verstappen starts the full race from pole position on Sunday, when he will aim for a 42nd career GP win.
VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens
NEW YORK: Fred VanVleet bet on himself, and the Houston Rockets are the beneficiaries.