Shapovalov follows fellow Canadian Fernandez at Italian Open with 1st-round elimination
Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted in the first round of the Italian Open on Wednesday, falling 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Luciano Darderi of Italy.
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'Emotional' Rafael Nadal Knocked Out Of Madrid Open By Jiri Lehecka
Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to the Madrid Open on Tuesday after crashing out in the last 16 to Jiri Lehecka in the Spanish star's last ever appearance at the tournament. The 37-year-old 22-time Grand Slam singles champion -- winner of a record five Madrid Open titles -- bowed out 7-5, 6-4 to the 30th-seeded Czech Lehecka. "I'm happy. It was a very special week for me, very positive and very emotional. I had the opportunity to play one more time here on this court," Nadal said in his on court interview.
Man murdered flatmate then left him lying in the street as they walked home from pub, jury told
A man was murdered by his flatmate after a row broke out as they walked home from the pub, prosecutors allege. Lee Burns, 38, is on trial accused of the murder of 45-year-old Vincent ‘Vinny’ McDonagh.
Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover
England midfielder Jack Grealish has been fined £666 (€774) and handed five penalty points after being caught speeding at 44mph in a 30mph zone.
Nottingham triple killer should have sentence changed to life imprisonment, court hears
Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane should have his sentence changed to one of life imprisonment, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Zverev says expanded Masters events not great for top-ranked players
World number five Alexander Zverev said the newly expanded Masters tournaments that span 12 days give top players less opportunities to recharge their batteries as they spend more time away from home.
Man who dubbed himself 'Manc Mark' caught with £2,000 worth of drugs up his bum
A drug dealer nicknamed 'Manc Mark' has been jailed after he was caught with over £2,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine up his bum.
The new powers which will make it easier for Greater Manchester Police to sack rogue cops
Chief Constable Stephen Watson has welcomed a change in the law which hands back the power for top cops to sack rogue officers in misconduct proceedings.