LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) – Playing Rafael Nadal on clay is considered to be one of the most frustrating challenges in tennis. On Saturday’s evidence, playing him on grass can be just as infuriating – just ask Lorenzo Sonego. The Italian had boldly talked up his chances of halting the Spaniard’s charge towards a rare … Read more
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) – Five-times Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams will return to action for the first time in almost a year after the American and Briton Jamie Murray were on Wednesday granted a wildcard for the mixed doubles at the All England Club. The 42-year-old has not played on the Tour since a … Read more
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) – Highlights on day one of the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (all times GMT): 1743 ALCARAZ SEES OFF STRUFF Spanish 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest man in the draw, came through a tight opening match with a 4-6 7-5 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 victory over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. READ MORE: Register … Read more
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Costa Rica v New Zealand – Al Rayyan Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar – June 14, 2022 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TAIPEI, June 16 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry expressed thanks on Thursday … Read more