World number one Daniil Medvedev excluded from Grand Slams?
According to Marca, the Ukrainian Federation is calling for the dismissal of new world number one Medvedev from the Grand Slam tournaments. Russian Daniil Medvedev became world number one when his country invaded Ukraine. He might not participate in the other Grand Slam tournaments this season. In any case, this is the wish of the […]
The Ukrainian delegation on its way to Beijing
The Ukrainian Paralympic Federation on Tuesday confirmed the participation of its athletes in the Beijing Games (March 4-13), despite the difficulties linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The full Ukrainian national team will fly to the Paralympic Gamesannounced in a tweet the Ukrainian federation, taking up an article published by the national media Suspilne […]
former tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky provokes the Russian leader
Retired from the tennis courts for a few months, the Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky announced to join the reservists of his country to fight against the Russian invasion. L’ex 31e world player, in tears, had justified his decision to Sky Sports. «I’ve never been in a shootout and it’s not something I look forward to but […]
Cornet “disappointed and frustrated” after her elimination from Lyon
The French number 1 Alizé Cornet was eliminated on Monday at the WTA tennis tournament in Lyon, where she was seeded number 4, beaten by the Spaniard Cristina Bucsa (1-6, 6-4, 6-1). The latter, 139th in the world and aged 24, came from the qualifying table and had never beaten a player ranked in the […]
Russian Pavlyuchenkova claims to be “against the war”
On social media, Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said she was “against war and violence“. The last Roland-Garros finalist has “fear“but wants”assert one’s position». On social media, Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova posted a message claiming to be “against warcurrently taking place between Russia and Ukraine. «I have been playing tennis since I was a […]
Medvedev, a brand new number one
For the first time since 2004, the head of the men’s circuit escapes one of the members of the “Big 4”, namely Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. The misfortune of some is the happiness of others: by losing in the quarter-finals in Dubai last week, Novak Djokovic left his world No.1 […]
Vladimir Putin suspended as honorary president of World Judo Federation
Dhe suspension of Vladimir Putin as Honorary President of the World Judo Federation could be taken as an indication that close colleagues are also distancing themselves from him, at least in the sporting context. No other sport is as closely linked to it as judo. He has practiced this martial art, which is part of […]
Nadal wins Acapulco tournament and remains undefeated in 2022
Author of his best career start to the season, the Spaniard won a 15th game in a row to win the ATP 500 contested in Mexico. Rafael Nadal beat Briton Cameron Norrie on Saturday in the final of the ATP tournament in Acapulco (6-4, 6-4), his 4th victory in the Mexican competition, which allows him […]
John Landy, Former Mile Record Holder, Dies at 91
A Legend of the Track: John Landy Passes Away at 91 The world of athletics mourns the loss of John Landy, a true pioneer who helped redefine the limits of human endurance. Landy, who held the world record in both the mile and 1500m races, died at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy […]
Nadal Still Dominates Medvedev and Joins Norrie in Acapulco Final
Nadal Triumphs Again, Setting Sights on 91st Title Rafael Nadal continued his dominant start to 2022, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco. This victory sets up a final clash against Cameron Norrie, who is also enjoying a stellar year. nadal, currently ranked fifth in the world, secured a […]