Middle East’s first professional ice rink to open in Dubai this year
DUBAI: The UAE’s sporting scene is set for a major new addition with the opening later this year of the Emirates Sports Arena, the Middle East’s first professional ice rink.
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Ronaldo announces Al-Nassr chapter ‘over’?
PARIS: Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo indicated on Monday that he could leave Al-Nassr after declaring that a “chapter is over” hours after the Saudi Pro League finished. Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2022 from Manchester United and his contract in Saudi Arabia ends this summer. A special transfer window runs from June 1-10 to allow the 32 clubs involved in the Club World Cup to sign players. “This chapter is over,” Ronaldo cryptically said on social media with a photo of him in an Al-Nassr shirt. “The story? Still being written. “Grateful to all,” the former Real Madrid and Juventus attacker added. He posted the message shortly after Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Al-Fateh in the last game of the season, finishing third. Al-Nassr missed out on the Asian Champions League Elite, losing to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in April’s semifinals and were third in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo ended as the league’s top goal scorer on 24. Last year, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he could end his career wit Al-Nassr.
Svitolina reaches fourth round of Roland-Garros, winning match against Romanian Bogdan
The first racket of Ukraine in tennis, Elina Svitolina, reached the fourth round of Roland-Garros, winning the match against Romanian Ana Bogdan in two sets, Suspilne.Sports reported on Saturday evening.
Naomi Osaka overcomes jitters to advance at Roland-Garros
Naomi Osaka overcame a bout of nerves to get off to a winning start at the French Open.
French Open: Scary moment Novak Djokovic tumbles over in final at Roland-Garros - 'He’s lucky'
Novak Djokovic was fortunately unscathed after he took a nasty tumble in the opening set of the 2023 French Open final against Casper Ruud on Sunday. The Norwegian fourth seed played a superb backhand approach shot into the corner of the court, and the precise groundstroke forced the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion into a rather awkward position on the slide, deep behind the baseline.
French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek exclusive - Champion reflects on third triumph at Roland-Garros
Winning in Paris might seem to come easily to Iga Swiatek, who has now lifted the trophy at Roland-Garros an incredible three times at just 22 years of age. But she was made to work hard for her moment of triumph this time around, with Karolina Muchova the first player to take a set off the Pole in any of her Grand Slam finals to date.
French Open: Chris Evert reveals what she told Iga Swiatek after 'unbelievable' Roland-Garros triumph
Eurosport's Chris Evert has revealed what she told the victorious Iga Swiatek after her «unbelievable» triumph in the final of the 2023 French Open on Saturday afternoon. The precocious talent from Poland battled past the doughty Muchova in three sets, 6-2 5-7 6-4, on Court Philippe-Chatrier to record a fourth Grand Slam title after her victories at Roland-Garros in 2020 and 2022, and also at the US Open last year. Ad Swiatek, who was already the clear world No.
Iga Swiatek holds off stirring Karolina Muchova fightback to win French Open at Roland-Garros
Iga Swiatek won a third French Open title as she beat Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The win is the Polish star’s fourth Grand Slam title after wins at Roland-Garros in 2020 and 2022 and at the US Open in 2022.