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Paris Olympics: China’s World No.1 Wang Chuqin loses after table tennis bat broken
World number one table tennis player Wang Chuqin experienced a surprising turn of events in the men’s Olympic singles competition on Wednesday. Just a day prior, Wang celebrated winning a mixed doubles gold medal in Paris. However, his joy was short-lived as a photographer accidentally broke his bat in the chaos of post-victory photographs. This … Read more
Rafael Nadal looks sharp on return from injury
Rafael Nadal looks sharp on return from injury Source link
Tunisian tennis star who knitted a new passion into her life
Fadoua Dimassi with her products at Sargaalaya International Art and Craft Festival in Kozhikode. It was a childhood dream that led tennis player Fadoua Dimassi to pick up the racket at the age of 10. Now at 50, she is pursuing another dream, with a needle though. Fadoua is the star among the international exhibitors … Read more
The Hindu Morning Digest, November 20, 2023
Australian players Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne pose for photographs with the trophy as they celebrate after winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI ICC World Cup | Australia defeats India by six wickets to win sixth title An eerie silence descended … Read more
Andy Murray receives standing ovation from crowd despite Australian Open defeat | CNN
CNN — Andy Murray’s fairytale run at the Australian Open came to an end on Saturday after he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut. The three-time grand slam winner has thrilled crowds in Melbourne this year by rolling back the years to win two marathon matches but Bautista Agut proved a step too far. The … Read more
Tennis great Boris Becker released from UK prison and due to be deported — UK media | CNN
CNN — Former world No. 1 men’s tennis player Boris Becker has been released from a UK prison after serving just eight months of his sentence and is due to be deported from the UK, PA Media reported on Thursday. “Any foreign national who is convicted of a crime and given a prison sentence is … Read more
Novak Djokovic is welcome at Australian Open, says tournament director; Russian and Belarusian players can compete | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic would be welcomed to play at the Australian Open if he can obtain a visa, according to tournament director Craig Tiley. The former world No. 1 was deported from Australia in January following a prolonged saga, including time in detention, preventing his participation in this year’s Australian Open due to his … Read more
Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women’s singles title, her first grand slam and first for Kazakhstan
Rybakina beat world No. 3 Ons Jabeur in three sets, coming from a set down to win 3-6 6-2 6-2. The 23-year-old, appearing in her first grand slam final, started slowly but gradually found her rhythm and powerful serve to overcome Jabeur. Rybakina, who was born in Russia but has represented Kazakhstan since 2018, was … Read more
Exercise and Your Period: Be Your Best When You Feel Bad
July 8, 2022 – We’re heading into the Wimbledon finals this weekend, when the world’s best tennis players face off for one of the most coveted championships in sports. But while that excitement unfolds on the court, a different drama has been happening in the locker room – where women players commiserate over the stress … Read more