Sports
French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats Lorenzo Musetti in five-set epic
Novak Djokovic came through a five-set epic against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open, which ended at 03:07 local time in Paris.
In a third-round contest that did not get under way until 22:37 on Saturday, towards the end of a rain-affected day at Roland Garros, the defending champion fought back from two sets to one down to win 7-5 6-7 (6-8) 2-6 6-3 6-0.
The 37-year-old from Serbia appeared to be on the brink of exiting the tournament at the hands of an inspired Musetti, the 30th seed.
But a rejuvenated Djokovic found fresh momentum midway through the fourth set, reeling off six consecutive breaks of serve to force – and then ease to victory in – a decider.
Unsurprisingly, given the nature of their late-night battle, there was a warm embrace between the pair at the conclusion of the match and Djokovic joined the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd in applauding his 22-year-old opponent from the Paris clay.
Victory in four hours and 29 minutes continued the world number one’s bid for a fourth French Open crown and he will play 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina in the last 16.
Sports
Women's T20 Cricket
Highlights of England and New Zealand’s first T20 match at Utilita Bowl, Southampton.
Source link
Sports
Watch the thrilling tie-break as Zverev beats Norrie to make last 16
Watch the deciding third set tie-break as Alexander Zverev beats Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 7-6 (17-15) to make it into the last 16 of Wimbledon.
Source link
Sports
Warren Gatland: Wales coach reflects on Australia defeat in Sydney
Head coach Warren Gatland says it is “just where we are at the moment” after Wales slumped to statistically their worst position in World Rugby’s rankings.
Wales’ new low spot of 11th means they have slipped outside the top 10 for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2003.
The 25-16 defeat by Australia in Sydney was an eighth successive loss for Wales.
It also represented a 14th defeat in 20 games during Gatland’s second stint as head coach.
“We know where we are at the moment – we’re developing this team,” said Gatland.
“We said all along and have been up front in what we’re trying to do.
“I hope people can see some development in terms of the players and experience with what we’re trying to do towards the next World Cup.
“I understand you are going to get pressure from people talking about a losing run at the moment.
“But in that run we’ve been in games, been in front and easily could have won a few, and tonight’s the same.
“I thought there were some positives in terms of what we’re trying to do. A bit more accuracy, you get decisions which go your way and you win.
“Those are big moments we need to learn from to make sure in those tight matches, you end on the winning side.”
-
African History5 years ago
A Closer Look: Afro-Mexicans 🇲🇽
-
African History5 months ago
Black History Facts I had to Learn on My Own pt.6 📜
-
African History5 years ago
A Closer Look: Afro-Mexicans 🇲🇽
-
African History1 year ago
Major African Tribes taken away during the Atlantic Slave Trade🌍 #slavetrade #africanamericanhistory
-
African History1 year ago
Cameroon 🇨🇲 World Cup History (1962-2022) #football #realmadrid #shorts
-
African History5 months ago
Black History Inventors: Mary Kenner 🩸
-
African History1 year ago
PROOF AFRICAN AMERICANS AIN'T FROM AFRICA DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE
-
African History1 year ago
No African pre-Columbus DNA? 🤯🤯 #history #mesoamerica #mexico #african