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US Open 2022: Iga Swiatek has 'got to come to grips' with tournament's ball debate, say John McEnroe
Eurosport expert John McEnroe says Iga Swiatek and other players have “got to come to grips” with the ball situation at the US Open, amid a debate regarding different balls being used at the final Grand Slam of the year. The US Open is the only Grand Slam where two different types of balls are used for the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the latter using lighter balls. Ad This could be a disadvantage to the harder-hitting players and Swiatek has called on equality in terms of the balls that should be used, urging the WTA and US Open organisers to change the “horrible” balls.
Beth Tweddle excited for 2022 National Lottery Athlete of the Year
British gymnastics icon Beth Tweddle has urged the public to get voting to decide the 2022 National Lottery Athlete of the Year. Ten athletes from the across the UK have made the shortlist after excelling in the past few months across the Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games and recent European Championships. Ad The National Lottery Athlete of the Year category recognises the performances and legacy of our sporting heroes and showcases the impact of National Lottery funding on elite sport.
COVID-19 Was "A Disaster" For Badminton, Says BWF Chief
Badminton is finally emerging from a pandemic that was "threatening the sport", world federation chief Thomas Lund told AFP, but China's zero-Covid policy means it may face further damaging disruption. Badminton World Federation secretary general Lund said the coronavirus pandemic made 2020 and 2021 "a disaster" for the game, forcing tournament cancellations worldwide and slashing finances to the bone. The situation is gradually returning to normal and in June the BWF announced an expanded calendar for the next four years that adds four more tournaments to the world tour.
Alex Corretja salutes Rafael Nadal's determination amid 'one of the most difficult seasons of his career'
Rafael Nadal is enduring his most difficult year as he prepares for the US Open, according to Eurosport expert Alex Corretja. The Spaniard has dealt with injury problems for much of the last few years and the physical problems for the 36-year-old do not seem to be abating. Ad Nadal won both the Australian Open and French Open, but after withdrawing before his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios he has had little chance to prepare for the upcoming US Open, which begins on August 31.
Grateful and sad, the bittersweet farewell to 4 legends of sport
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Antony sparks transfer merry-go-round amid Man Utd transfer, Hakim Ziyech and Anthony Elanga set to move – Paper Round
All aboard the transfer merry-go-round Antony is “increasingly confident” that he will complete an £80 million move to Manchester United from Ajax this week, according to the Mail. The Brazilian forward has already agreed personal terms with United, with a five-year contract in the pipeline, while his representatives have started searching for houses in Cheshire. Antony’s arrival is set to spark a transfer merry-go-round that could see Hakim Ziyech return to Ajax from Chelsea.