Two-time champion Halep advances to National Bank Open final
TORONTO — Two-time champion Simona Halep has advanced to the National Bank Open's final.
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Retiring Serena Williams to face US Open champion Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati Masters opener
The first-round draw for the Cincinnati Masters has thrown up a box office clash between reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu and retiring legend Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, said in an interview earlier this week that she was «evolving away from tennis», with the upcoming US Open looking likely to be her final tournament appearance. Ad The 40-year-old is the most successful tennis player in the Open Era and has spent 319 weeks as the world No.
"On My 34th Birthday I Say Bon Voyage": Champion Boxer Tyson Fury
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he is retiring from boxing on his 34th birthday on Friday, having previously performed a number of U-turns over his future in the sport. "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I've finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage," Fury posted on Twitter. The announcement has been greeted with scepticism as Fury has previously stated his intention to retire only to return to the ring.
Olympic champion Worthington soars into European final
Charlotte Worthington admits she's catching another taste of Olympic fever after soaring into the BMX freestyle final at the multi-sports European Championships. The Tokyo Olympic champion, 26, racked up a formidable average score of 82.30 as a thrilling display in Munich proved too hot for Nikita Ducarroz and Lara Lessmann to handle. Ad Cycling is one of nine sports to feature at these multi-sport championships as the city's iconic Olympic Park celebrates its 50th anniversary since hosting the Games in 1972.
Men's world champion Tamirat Tola withdraws from London Marathon
Tola won gold in Eugene, Oregon, last month in a championship record time of two hours, five minutes and 36 seconds. "It is with great regret that I am unable to run this year’s TCS London Marathon," said the 31-year-old.
Men's world champion Tola withdraws from London Marathon
LONDON : Ethiopia's men's world champion Tamirat Tola said on Friday he had pulled out of October's London Marathon due to muscle fatigue.
"On My 34th Birthday I Say Bon Voyage": Champion Boxer Tyson Fury
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he is retiring from boxing on his 34th birthday on Friday, having previously performed a number of U-turns over his future in the sport. "After long hard conversations I've finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage," Fury posted on Twitter.
Mercedes boss touts George Russell as a future Formula 1 champion
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says George Russell is a "champion in the making" following his maiden pole position in Hungary and consistency shown during the first half of the 2022 Formula 1 campaign.