History-chasing Jabeur hopes for third time lucky at Wimbledon
LONDON: Ons Jabeur hopes it will be third time lucky when she attempts to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday.
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’Thirty-six is new 26,’ says Djokovic as more Grand Slam history beckons
LONDON: Novak Djokovic claimed “36 is the new 26” after the history-chasing Serb reached his ninth Wimbledon final with a fiery victory over Jannik Sinner on Friday. Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win sealed the defending champion’s record 35th Grand Slam final appearance and moved him closer to a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title. The 36-year-old faces world number one Carlos Alcaraz or Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in his fifth successive Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Alliance between Thriving and Iraqi E-Sports Federation combines huge dreams and passionate visions
RIYADH: Iraqi E-Sports Federation and Thriving, the Saudi talent and content-creating foundation, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement on Thursday. The partnership aims to increase the visibility of the Iraqi E-Sports Federation in the Arab electronic sports landscape by organizing competitions, developing content and promoting shared objectives and visions.
Bangladesh asks Afghanistan to bat first in T20 series-opener
SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and asked Afghanistan to bat first in the two-match Twenty20 series-opener on Friday. Despite previous worries over rain, the match started on schedule. Bangladesh beat T20 world champion England 3-0 and Ireland 2-1 in this format but comes into the game after losing 2-1 in a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Bangladesh avoided being swept by winning the final ODI in Chattogram. The hosts made two changes from its last T20 game against Ireland, which they lost by seven wickets, with left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman and allrounder Mehidy Hasan replacing fast bowler Hasan Mahmud and legspinner Rishad Ahmed. Afghanistan is in confident mood, following its T20 series win over Pakistan and its first ODI series win against Bangladesh. The visitors brought back Hazratullah Zazai from its previous T20 game against Pakistan, replacing Sediqullah Atal.
NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team look to Brazil in September after struggles in Sardinia
Off the back of a podium finish at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland in May, the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team were keen to build on their upward momentum, but after Tanner Foust and Emma Gilmour struggled at the Island X Prix in Sardinia in early July, attention now turns to the next race in Brazil in September.
‘Together, Pakistan strongest’: Trio makes Tekken history with Nations Cup win in Saudi Arabia
LAHORE: After years of gaining prestige and fame for individual accolades and performances, a team of top Tekken players from Pakistan have won an international trophy together in Riyadh – and it’s taken years of hard work getting there.
Saudi’s rising pole vault star Hussain Al-Hizam seeks a medal at 2024 Olympics
From breaking world records at the age of 13 to severe back injuries at 15, Saudi pole vaulter Hussain Al-Hizam has sacrificed most of his childhood to win medals for his country.
Honda KSA introduces new team for Hill Climb Championship
JEDDAH: Abdullah Hashim Co., the sole distributor of Honda automobiles in the Kingdom, has announced it is sponsoring a racing team for the Hill Climb Championship, which forms part of the Saudi Toyota Championship, scheduled to take place on July 14 and 15 in the Al-Baha region.