Fans devastated for ‘true competitor’ Nadal as he pulls out of Wimbledon
Tennis fans at Wimbledon say they are “devastated” for Rafael Nadal after he was forced to pull out of the grand slam tournament due to an abdominal injury.
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Wimbledon day 12: Cameron Norrie takes on Novak Djokovic as Nick Kyrgios awaits
Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from Wimbledon late on Thursday night leaves Cameron Norrie’s clash with Novak Djokovic as the only men’s semi-final on day 12 at SW19.
Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios
SYDNEY : Nick Kyrgios's transformation from doubles entertainer to Grand Slam singles finalist is one of the more remarkable tennis stories of the year but Australian fans could be excused a little caution before embracing his Wimbledon success.
Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur becomes first woman from Africa in open era to make a Slam final
A forehand error by Tatjana Maria put Jabeur in the Wimbledon final on Thursday, the path-breaking Tunisian adding another chapter to her historic charge. The 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win ensured the 27-year-old became the first North African and Arab woman to make the title round of a major. Jabeur and Maria, close friends, fought fiercely, running each other ragged. Not giving the other an angle or a line to escape with. They pumped fists and celebrated winners, their teams cheered animatedly and their minds were ticking as fast as the feet were moving.
Novak Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Rafael Nadal pulls out
Rafael Nadal no longer stands in the way of a 21st Grand Slam triumph. The Spanish second seed was Thursday forced to pull out before his last-four match against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury, admitting defeat in his race to be fit. Nadal's withdrawal deprives the tournament of a blockbuster semi-final against Kyrgios, which had been on the cards since the Australian beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a bad-tempered third-round match.
Verdict due in corruption trial of former world football officials Blatter and Platini
BELLINZONA, Switzerland: Swiss judges are set to rule on Friday in the corruption trial of ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France’s former football hero Michel Platini, once among soccer’s most powerful figures.
Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61
LONDON: Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.
US women crush Jamaica 5-0 at the CONCACAF W Championship
MONTERREY, Mexico: Sophia Smith scored twice in the opening minutes and the US women's national team edged closer to a spot in the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday in the CONCACAF W Championship.