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Iga Swiatek 'like Novak Djokovic' but 'she can go off the rails' says former pro Mary Joe Fernandez
Two-time Grand Slam champion Mary Joe Fernandez has given her views on the career trajectories of WTA Tour stars Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Both Swiatek and Gauff suffered very disappointing fourth-round defeats at the Australian Open, to Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko respectively, with each having held realistic ambitions of going all the way at Melbourne Park. Ad The Pole already has three Grand Slam titles to her name and will be seeking a third crown at Roland-Garros this year, having already established herself as the consistent world No.
Exclusive: ‘Just one chance!’ – Martin Schmitt explains Nordic World Ski Championships pressure, tips close contest
Former German ski jumper Martin Schmitt believes that both the men’s and women’s competitions at the Nordic World Ski Championships will be extremely tight. Schmitt, himself a four-time gold medal winner at the world championships, now works as an expert for Eurosport and was speaking to preview the upcoming event. Ad He admits that Four Hills champion Halvor Egner Granerud is the favourite to continue his fine form but the competition on both sides is wide open.
Professional Triathletes Organisation announces Ibiza as inaugural host of the PTO European Open
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced that Ibiza will host the first staging of the PTO European Open on May 6 as part of its 2023 PTO Tour calendar. The PTO European Open will feature a women’s and men’s 100km race (2km swim; 80km bike; 18km run) that will take place in Ibiza Town, set against the island’s idyllic Balearic backdrop and co-hosted alongside the 2023 World Triathlon Multisport Championships. The two PTO races will be broadcast live around the world to 170+ territories, courtesy of the PTO Tour’s partnerships with Warner Bros.
Top India wrestlers opt out of another international meet
After pulling out from the Zagreb Open, earlier this month, top wrestlers Vinesh, Bajrang, Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia, Anshu Malik, Sangeeta Phogat and Sangita Mor have once again decided to sit out, saying they are not ready for the competition.The Ibrahim-Moustafa tournament will be held in Alexandria, Egypt from February 23 to 26.The Mary Kom-headed oversight committee managing the WFI affairs cleared a contingent of 27 Indian wrestlers for the upcoming tournament.
Local speed skating club raises alarm over possible Maple Leafs takeover of home rink
A community speed skating club in Toronto is concerned their home rink may be on the verge of getting taken over by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
UNB Reds coach hangs up his whistle after 33 years in basketball
As he retires after 17 years of coaching UNB Reds women's basketball team, Jeff Speedy won't miss the recruiting trips, bus trips and getting home at 4 a.m.
The Last Serve: Sania Mirza recounts tennis life with pride ahead of her final bow
DUBAI: Sania Mirza is used to looking back and ahead, it’s part of a tennis player’s journey. Now, for thelast time in her career, on the sidelines of the Dubai Duty Free WTA 1000 Series championship, she looks back at the last 20 years and shares her thoughts in an exclusive chat with TOI. Excerpts:What will you miss the most about tennis?