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London, July 13 (EFE).- Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur had unfinished business after losing in the Wimbledon final a year ago, when she missed out a chance to become the first North African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam title. In this year’s edition, four consecutive Grand Slam champions have...
London, Jul 12 (EFE).- Spanish world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz secured a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-4, 6-4 victory Wednesday over fellow young gun Holger Rune. In a battle of 20 year olds who were born just six days apart, both...
London, Jul 11 (EFE).- Polish world No. 1 Iga Swiatek was bounced out of Wimbledon in Tuesday quarterfinal action by Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina, who shook off a narrow second-set loss to prevail 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2. But seven-time champion Novak Djokovic kept alive his remarkable winning streak at the...
By Dido Polo Monterrosa Taganga, Colombia, Jul 11 (EFE).- A group of freediving enthusiasts in Colombia are doing their part to remove plastic waste from the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. Submerging themselves in coastal ocean waters, they are performing underwater clean-up work and calling attention to the need to...
London, Jul 10 (EFE).- All-time great Novak Djokovic and current world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz both booked spots in the Wimbledon quarterfinals with convincing wins on Monday. Djokovic, winner of a record 23 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, returned to the court on Monday, a day after his round-of-16 match...
London, Jul 9 (EFE).- Sunday’s marquee contest in the men’s draw at Wimbledon, pitting Novak Djokovic against Hubert Hurkacz in the round of 16, was suspended after two sets due to the 11:00 pm curfew. The second-ranked Serb was leading 7-6, 7-6, when tournament officials concluded that the match could...
Sports Desk, Jul 9 (EFE).- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) extended his lead in the Formula One driver standings Sunday with his first-ever victory in the Grand Prix of Great Britain. The Dutchman, in pursuit of a third straight championship, finished ahead of Britons Lando Norris (McLaren) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)....
London, Jul 8 (EFE).- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz got past Nicolas Jarry 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to book his spot in the round of 16 at Wimbledon, where he will face Matteo Berrettini, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. Alcaraz looked poised for a trouble-free victory...
Sports Desk, Jul 8 (EFE).- Defending two-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished first Saturday in qualifying for the Grand Prix of Great Britain at the Silverstone Circuit. The Dutchman bested the McLaren duo of Briton Lando Norris and Australia’s Oscar Piastri to grab pole position for the...
London, Jul 8 (EFE).- Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea confirmed Saturday that he will leave Manchester United after his contract with the English club expired last month. The 32-year-old leaves Old Trafford after 12 years, during which he won the Premier League, two League Cups, an FA Cup and the...
London, Jul 7 (EFE).- Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic made quick work of Stan Wawrinka in Wimbledon third-round action on Friday, brushing aside one of the tournament’s most dangerous floaters 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5). In other men’s action Wednesday, Spanish world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz topped France’s Alexandre Muller 6-4, 7-6...
Madrid, Jul 7 (EFE).- Real Madrid’s latest signing Arda Güler said he wants to become a legend for the club, after the Turkish youngster passed his medical examination on Friday. “I want to thank my family and all the people who have made it possible for me to get here....
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