Borjan, Buchanan, Charron named Canada Soccer's top players for May
Milan Borjan, Kadeisha Buchanan and Samuel Charron have been named Canada Soccer’s top players for the month for May.
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Women's Matches Less Appealing At French Open, Says Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Wednesday that women's matches had less appeal than men's at Roland Garros, an opinion dismissed as "surprising and disappointing" by world number one Iga Swiatek. Of the 10 night sessions at this year's tournament, only one has featured a women's tie when home player Alize Cornet faced Jelena Ostapenko in the second round. "In this era that we are in right now, and as a woman, a former woman's player, I don't feel bad or unfair saying you have more attraction, more attractivity -- can you say that? Appeal? -- for the men's matches," said Mauresmo, a former world number one and a two-time Grand Slam champion.
'Very complete' Iga Swiatek has edge over Daria Kasatkina ahead of French Open semi-final, says Alex Corretja
Alex Corretja believes Daria Kasatkina will find it difficult to deal with Iga Swiatek’s “complete” game when the two face off in the French Open semi-final. Despite not being at her best, Swiatek produced her 33th successive win to overcome Jessica Pegula 6-4 7-5(5) to reach the semi-finals of Roland-Garros for the second time in her career. No.
Arsenal and Chelsea stars dominate PFA Men's Young Player of the Year shortlist
Arsenal and Chelsea have two players each in the running for the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year award. Reece James, Conor Gallagher, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are all in contention for the gong.
Autosport readers choose the greatest WRC drivers in history
Over the last 50 seasons, the World Rally Championship has helped cultivate an array of talent that have produced feats of brilliance, left onlookers stunned and become household names in the process.
Iga Swiatek wins 33rd match in a row, reaches semifinals at French Open
Iga Swiatek benefited from the chair umpire's no-call on a double bounce that gave her a key first-set service break during a match-altering five-game run and the French Open's No. 1 seed moved into the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula on Wednesday.
No-call on double bounce vaults Swiatek into French Open semis with 33rd straight win
Iga Swiatek benefited from the chair umpire's no-call on a double bounce that gave her a key first-set service break during a match-altering five-game run and the French Open's No. 1 seed moved into the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula on Wednesday.
Genesis Scottish Open: Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama to join world-class field in East Lothian
They join a stellar line up will includes four of the top five players in the world – Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas.