Novak Djokovic, Cameron Norrie, Tatjana Maria and Ons Jabeur all come from behind to secure their place in the last four of this year’s Wimbledon Championship following come from behind wins in their respective games.Tatjana Maria was the first to do it on Tuesday, leaving goosebumps on the Tennis world as she reaches her first Grand Slam semi final following a come from behind win over fellow German, Jule Niemeier.Despite losing the first set 4-6, the 34 year old claimed the second set by 6-2. She was also downed by 2-4 in the third set before coming from behind to…
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In the wake of the arrest of an unnamed Premier League player in North London on Monday morning, whose description is not far off from the Ghanaian, fans have taken to social media to react as player did not travel with squad for preseason.It is now know that Party, 29, was not part of the Arsenal squad that made the trip to Germany, where the club prepare for preseason games and he is becoming the lone suspect to be the unnamed player.The former Atletico Madrid man is 29 and expected to play in the World Cup later this year in…
A Premier League footballer has reportedly been arrested in north London on suspicion of rape, as confirmed by a Metropolitan Police spokesman.The man, who is said to be in his late 20s, precisely 29 but has not be named for legal reasons, was being questioned by police over an alleged attack which was said to have taken place on the 4th of June.Scotland Yard confirmed in a statement that a suspect had been taken into custody in the early hours of Monday after being arrested at an address in Barnet.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “On 4 July, an allegation of…
A T PNadal closes in on historyRafael Nadal stormed to straight sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp to reached the quarterfinals or better at every Grand Slam he’s played for the last FIVE YEARS!A 16th consecutive quarterfinals and counting for the Spaniard, following his Latest 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (6) fourth-round win in 2h 21mins.Nadal has already won each of his first 18 Grand Slam matches in 2022: in the Open Era, only Novak Djokovic in 2021 and Rod Laver in 1969 have won more Majors matches since the beginning of the season.Game set and match – FritzTaylor Fritz secured…
GROUP AMorocco 1-0 Burkina FasoThe 12th edition of the Women African Cup of Nations kicked off in Rabat Morocco on Saturday as host Nation, Morocco edge Burkina Faso thanks to a first half free-kick by their legendary captain, Ghizlane Chebbake.The goal came one minute before the half hour mark when Burkina Faso goalkeeper, Mariam Ouattara made a mess of the free-kick from the No. 7, which in the end define the result of the game.Senegal 2-0 UgandaOn Sunday, Senegal earned their first ever win in the competition thanks to goals in either half from Ndeye Diakhate and Nguenar Ndiaye, which…
A T PNOVAK DJOKOVIC CONQUERED VAN RIJTHOVENAfter 2hr38, Novak Djokovic cruises into the Quarterfinal after winning the Round 4 with score of 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2 against Tim Van Rijthoven on Center Court.He continues his quest for a 21st Grand Slam title and a seventh Wimbledon crown, a fourth in succession to equal Roger Federer’s record.SINNER COMMITS NO SINJannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 6-4 6-7 6-3 to become the fourth Italian male player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals in Wimbledon after Adriano Panatta, Davide Sanguinetti and Matteo Berrettini.Carlose Alcaraz departs Wimbledon after recording his best run…
A T PNADAL ROLLS ONRafael Nadal closes out a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego on Center Court in 2h4 on Saturday to reach a 20th consecutive grand slam matches won.The Spaniard moves into that fourth round where he’ll face Botic van de Zandschulp.Botic van de Zandschulp sealed progression into the fourth round thanks to a tough win over former Wimbledon semi finalist, Richard Gasquet.The Dutchman continues his fine form on grass to seal the win in four sets, taking it 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-1.KYRGIOS NICKS TSITSIPASNick Kyrgios is through to the next round after coming from…
A T PDJOKOVIC NOT SLOWING DOWNNovak Djokovic is through to the fourth round in Wimbledon following his third win in the Championship, this time over Miomir Kecmanovic.The Serbian sealed an emphatic 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 straight set win over his fellow countryman to progress into the fourth round and continues his push for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title.Awaiting him in the fourth round is 25-year-old dutch star, Tim Van Rijthoven, who sealed qualification following a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 straight set win over Nicoloz Basilashvili.On Sunday, Djokovic will fact van Rijthoven for the first time ever, as his Dutch opponent look to…
ATPNADAL POWERS INTO THE THIRD ROUNDRafael Nadal is through to the third round in Wimbledon following a four set win over Ricardas Berankis on Center Court on Thursday afternoon.The top seed took the tie 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to extend his Grand Slam winning run to 16 and set up a third round showdown with Lorenzo Sonego.Italian, Sonego eliminates Hugo Gaston in straight set on Court 14, taking it 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 to move one closer to equalling his best run in the Championship, which was a fourth round finish just last year.In his way to equal that run is…
ATPDJOKOVIC TAMES THANASINovak Djokovic sealed an expected win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in Center Court to book a place in the third round in Wimbledon.The top seed took the game 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to set up a third round meeting with his countryman, Miomir Kecmanovic who defeated Alejandro Tabilo in four sets, taking it 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, recording his best run in Championship.TIAFOE GETS A CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION VS. KUBLIKFrances Taifoe continues his run in the Championship with another straight sets win, this time over German qualifier, Maximilian Marterer.The American won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 to equal his best run in…