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Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.

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Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim

Barshim said he felt "lucky" to have shared the gold with Tamberi.

15h ago

Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer

The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.

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Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as a personal sacrifice.

2d ago

Zinnat wins gold in Nelson Mandela Cup Boxing

Bangladeshi-origin US-based boxer Jinnat Ferdous won the gold medal in the Nelson Mandela Cup International Boxing Competition held in the South African city of Durban on Tuesday.

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Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons

The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence and carrying an impressive 25-2 win-loss record for the season.

2d ago

Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards

Tennis great Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, equalled his former rival Roger Federer's tally at the prestigeous ceremony in Madrid.

3d ago

Woods adds Homa, Kim and Kisner to his indoor golf team

"I have already shared my excitement and optimism for TGL as a league and product," Woods said.

4d ago

'Ruthless' Tsitsipas defeats Ruud for third Monte Carlo title

The 12th-ranked Greek, who will return to top 10 on Monday, also won the title in the principality in 2021 and 2022.

1w ago

Mariners beat Mohammedan to throw title race wide open

Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club broke league leaders Mohammedan's unbeaten run in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League with a 3-2 win in a crucial Super Six match at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Sunday as the league resumeed following the Eid break.

1w ago

'It's a joy': Nadal returns to action in Barcelona

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up during a quarter-final defeat by Jordan Thompson in Brisbane on the eve of the Australian Open.

1w ago

'Not great', admits Djokovic as 2024 slump continues

Novak Djokovic admitted he was "not having a great season at all" after he was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by Casper Ruud in the semi-finals.

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Ruud ends Djokovic jinx in Monte Carlo to set up Tsitsipas title clash

Casper Ruud finally defeated Novak Djokovic at the sixth attempt on Saturday, setting up a Monte Carlo Masters title showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Tsitsipas storms back to sink Sinner in Monte Carlo

An inspired Stefanos Tsitsipas handed Jannik Sinner his second loss of the season on Saturday as the two-time champion reached the Monte Carlo Masters final 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

1w ago

Nadal to make ATP return next week in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal will make his return to ATP competition for the first time since January when he plays Flavio Cobolli in the Barcelona Open next week.

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Djokovic into record 77th Masters semi-final at Monte Carlo

Djokovic will take on either Casper Ruud of Norway or France's Ugo Humbert for a place in Sunday's final.

2w ago

Sinner outlasts red-hot Rune to reach Monte Carlo semis

Rune beat Sinner in the semi-finals last year.

2w ago

Nadal hopes to return from injury for Barcelona Open

"First training... with the hope of being here these days before the start of the tournament. I'm here to see how it goes... with the desire to try to play," wrote Nadal on social media, alongside a picture of the Spaniard sitting courtside with his rackets.

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