Odebode is PCN’s new president
Sunday Odebode has become the new president of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria following his victory at a two-day elective congress held in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday.
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The Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic near-two decade monopoly at the Italian Open is over - what now?
Could it be that the fresh, new era of young superstars taking over the spotlight in men’s tennis is finally upon us, right here, right now as the 2023 European clay-court swing enters its grand finale? It feels tantalisingly close after the near-two decade Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic monopoly of the Italian Open came to an end on Campo Centrale on Wednesday — but the true test of such a statement remains at the Grand Slams. Ad Over the past 10 years, many a starlet has been tipped to bring forward a changing of the guard and we’ve had a few false starts along the way, with the almost ageless trio of Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic continually defying both them and Father Time by hogging the major trophies, and embarrassing know-all pundits in their very own GOAT race.
Novak Djokovic fails to defend Italian Open title after being upset by Holger Rune in quarterfinal match
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Novak Djokovic still likes his 'chances against anybody' at French Open despite Holger Rune loss
Novak Djokovic says he still likes his “chances against anybody at a Grand Slam” after his French Open preparations took a hit with defeat to Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Djokovic didn't produce his best tennis as he was beaten in three sets by world No. 7 Rune.
Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns
BARCELONA, Spain: Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish reports that he will withdraw. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has battled to recover from a hip injury he sustained in January at the Australian Open, not playing since then.
Novak Djokovic beaten by Holger Rune in Italian Open quarter-finals
Holger Rune upset world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic was sent spinning out of the Italian Open on Thursday, losing his quarter-final 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to 20-year-old Holger Rune in Rome on Wednesday.
Ons Jabeur hopeful of 'great results' at French Open despite early Italian Open defeat to Paula Badosa
Ons Jabeur is still hopeful that she can achieve “great results” at the French Open despite mixed preparation on clay this season. Jabeur looked to be returning to form when she won her opening clay event in Charleston in early April. Ad But she then retired with injury after three games of her Stuttgart semi-final against Iga Swiatek and missed her title defence in Madrid.