Tennis
Nadal out of Italian Open as Norrie progresses
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Saturday, 11 May 2024 10:41
Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of the Italian Open by world number nine Hubert Hurkacz.In what is likely to be the Spaniard's final appearance in Rome, Nadal, 37, was comfortably beaten 6-1 6-3 by the big-serving Pole in just 93 minutes. Nadal, a 10-time winner in the Italian capital, has indicated that 2024 is likely to be his final…
Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open
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Friday, 10 May 2024 14:36
Katie Boulter was knocked out in the second round of the women's singles in Rome after a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) defeat to Slovakian qualifier Rebecca Sramkova. Boulter - seeded 26th for the tournament - was broken twice by the world number 120 early in the first set as she struggled for rhythm.The British number one managed to steal a break…
Reid and Hewett help GB reach World Team Cup final
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Friday, 10 May 2024 08:42
Great Britain's men's team are on course to defend their World Team Cup title after beating France to reach this year's final. Gordon Reid overcame Frederic Cattaneo 6-4 6-0 before world number one Alfie Hewett beat Stephane Houdet 6-0 6-2 to maintain their perfect record of not dropping a single rubber this week.They will face Spain in Sunday's final in…
Thiem forced into early retirement after injuries
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Friday, 10 May 2024 03:20
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem says he will retire later this year because of the wrist injury that derailed his career.The 30-year-old Austrian, who reached four Grand Slam finals, hopes to finish his career at a home event in Vienna in October. "It is a very important, very sad, very beautiful message that this season will be my last…
Murray to make injury return next week
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Friday, 10 May 2024 02:08
Andy Murray has brought forward his comeback from an ankle injury and will play at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux next week.The 36-year-old Briton, who is expected to retire this season, has been out since late March after rupturing ankle ligaments at the Miami Open.Murray intends to play at the French Open, which starts on 26 May, for what…
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