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John McEnroe hails Jannik Sinner's US Open victory as a 'changing of the guard' alongside Carlos Alcaraz - and issues verdict on whether they can 'dominate like the Big Three' for years
09/09/24 16:17
MATTHEW LAMBERT IN NEW YORK: Sinner won the Australian Open, Alcaraz Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The only other male players in history to split the majors are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2017, and Novak Djokovic and Nadal in 2019. 'It's an official changing of the guard,' said McEnroe on ESPN. 'When was the last time none of the Big Three won a Grand Slam? (it was 2002)....read
Jack Draper breezes through US Open second round but there'll be no showdown against Carlos Alcaraz lying in wait
29/08/24 23:04MATTHEW LAMBERT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Jack Draper muscled aside Facundo Diaz Acosta in the second round of the US Open, but will not face a showdown with the World No. 3 next.
Vera Wang, 75, looks incredible as she shows off ageless complexion with pal Anna Wintour, 74, at the US Open
27/08/24 09:54The fashion designer, who celebrated her 75th birthday in June, wowed as she displayed her chic sense of style in a floor length simple white dress.
Taylor Swift invited to US Open by Iga Swiatek - months after the singer sent the tennis star a handwritten letter
26/08/24 17:09Swiatek, a five-time major winner who is one of the favorites to win the title in New York over the next two weeks, is an avid Swift fan.
US Open 2024: Why Naomi Osaka is now working with a BALLET coach... and how it helps the tennis star have fewer 'breakdowns' on court
24/08/24 17:08The 26-year-old, who won here in 2018 and 2020, is back at Flushing Meadows as a wildcard after missing the whole of 2023 after giving birth to her daughter, Shai, last July.
Murrays rallying behind young Scot Charlie Robertson as he looks to follow in Andy's footsteps at US Junior Open... and beyond
20/08/24 18:36The Murray tennis dynasty is calling for support for a talented young Scot seeking to break into the world of professional tennis.
Donald Trump taunts Imane Khelif by calling Olympic boxer 'he' and claims she's transgender after winning gold
10/08/24 16:29Khelif beat Yang Liu of China in the final of the women's welterweight division, wrapping up the best series of fights of her boxing career with a victory at Roland Garros.
Team GB medical staff save boxing trainer's life as doctor and physio leap to the rescue Uzbekistan coach who suffered cardiac arrest celebrating boxer's Olympic gold
10/08/24 13:31Two members of Team GB's support staff have emerged as Olympic heroes after helping to save the life of the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team.
Stunning reaction in Algeria to 'gender row' boxer Imane Khelif's gold medal at Paris Olympics
10/08/24 00:52Thousands of supporters have flooded the streets of Algeria and gone into full party mode to celebrate gender row boxer Imane Khelif's historic gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Imane Khelif backed by Caster Semenya - who faced her own Olympic gender controversy - amid Paris debate: 'The IOC allows women to be disgraced'
06/08/24 15:16Once the subject of her own gender controversy, South African runner Caster Semenya is speaking out in defense of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif amid uproar in Paris.
Novak Djokovic is left in TEARS after putting 'my heart, soul, everything' into finally sealing 'historic' career golden slam after beating Carlos Alcaraz in Olympic men's singles final
04/08/24 17:38Novak Djokovic was visibly overcome with emotion following his Olympic gold medal win over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz as the Serbian Grand Slam superstar broke down in tears at Roland Garros.
Paris Olympics: Aussie female boxer Caitlin Parker makes history as she's guaranteed an Olympic medal
04/08/24 10:35Caitlin Parker is guaranteed Australia's first Olympic medal in women's boxing after a dominating quarter-final win.
Aussie gold medal hero's daughter captures hearts at Paris Olympics
04/08/24 03:17John Peers and Matt Ebden become the new Olympic golden boys of Australian tennis at Roland Garros - and nobody was supporting them harder than Peers' daughter Ellie in the stands.
Mark Woodforde moved to tears as new Aussie Olympic stars claim tennis gold: 'I welled up'
03/08/24 23:44Mark Woodforde has revealed how seeing John Peers and Matt Ebden become the new Olympic golden boys of Australian tennis left him tearful at Roland Garros.
Paris Olympics: Aussie tennis veterans Ebden and Peers roar to unexpected gold medal in doubles
03/08/24 12:45Matt Ebden and John Peers have won a delightfully unexpected gold medal, becoming only the second Australian tennis champions at the Olympics.
Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
02/08/24 21:25Novak Djokovic was left outraged during his Olympics semi-final win over Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Friday evening as he was booed by the crowd while clashing with the umpire.
Andy Murray admits Olympics defeat gives him 'closure' as Britain's tennis legend brings glittering career to its end - but insists he is happy to leave 'on my own terms'
02/08/24 17:03Andy Murray has opened up on his retirement from tennis as the British sports legend bowed out following Team GB's Olympics men's doubles defeat against USA on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic's classy tribute to Andy Murray was a fitting way for their rivalry to come to an end, writes IAN HERBERT... the Serb played a small but significant part in the Team GB star's Olympic farewell
02/08/24 07:49IAN HERBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: As the man who had so raged against the dying of the light stood to discuss the curtain falling, the heavens opened.
Centre court at Queen's will be renamed in honour of Andy Murray as the legendary British tennis player's professional career draws to a close after Olympic defeat in Paris
02/08/24 00:05Centre court at Queen's will be renamed in honour of Sir Andy Murray from next year, after his competitive tennis career came to a close with defeat in the Olympic doubles.
Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles was confirmed in Paris
01/08/24 20:26Dan Evans was left in floods of tears as his and Andy Murray's Olympic journey was ended by Team USA, with the latter making his final professional appearance in tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's tennis doubles against USA
31/07/24 18:49The Spanish pairing had been a duo of the past and present of tennis, with the once-clay King Nadal partnering with the two-time Wimbledon winner 17 years his junior in a bid to make history.
Major THUNDERSTORM alert declared for Paris tonight when multiple outdoor events are due to take place: City set for fresh deluge after Olympic opening ceremony was hit and rain scuppered River Seine triathlon
30/07/24 09:16Strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and lightning are expected from 6:00pm local time over the French capital, the weather service announced in a bulletin this morning
Rafael Nadal issues retirement update after one-sided Olympics singles defeat by Novak Djokovic and makes bleak injury admission: 'I've been suffering for two years'
29/07/24 19:12It was just a fifth defeat at Roland Garros in 118 matches for Nadal but he could contemplate quitting the sport.
Ed Sheeran is spotted watching team GB in the gymnastics final at the Olympics as he joins a host of stars at the sporting event in Paris
29/07/24 17:45Ed Sheeran was the latest celebrity to be spotted bring some star power at the Paris Olympics in the French capital on Monday afternoon.
Heartbreak for Alex de Minaur as Katie Boulter's tennis star boyfriend is dumped out of the Olympic Games in brutal fashion
29/07/24 17:37The Aussie pair were dispatched of in brutal fashion by Team USA rivals Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, who won the contest 6-2, 6-4 at Roland Garros.
Serena Williams and Bill Gates lead famous faces at 2024 Paris Olympics as pair head to Roland Garros for Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal
29/07/24 16:18Some of the biggest stars on the planet have flocked to Paris for the Olympics this summer, with Serena Williams and Bill Gates the latest to grab a piece of the action on Monday.
Novak Djokovic brushes aside Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros with a straight sets win to keep alive his hopes of claiming an elusive Olympic Games gold medal
29/07/24 13:34Djokovic is in search of the only piece of silverware missing from his trophy cabinet and he made short work of Nadal in the opening set at Roland Garros.
Andy Murray says there was 'shock and genuine happiness' after pulling off dramatic doubles tie-break comeback to keep retirement at bay at the Paris Olympics
28/07/24 22:39Andy Murray admitted he felt a sense of shock after he and Dan Evans saved five match points to progress to the second round of the doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Rafael Nadal sets up second-round clash with Novak Djokovic at the Paris 2024 Olympics with victory over Marton Fucsovics
28/07/24 18:16Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster second-round Olympic clash at Roland Garros after battling past Marton Fucsovics.
Spain's dream team of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz get off to shaky start at men's Paris Olympics doubles but overcome Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in opening game
27/07/24 22:33JONATHAN MCEVOY IN PARIS: There were moments in their match against the Argentinian sixth seeds, that had the Paris crowd inhaling and exhaling on the journey to a 7-6, 6-4 win.
Taylor Fritz is cheered on by influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle as he storms to straight-set victory over Alexander Bublik in Olympic first round
27/07/24 18:18Morgan, 26, flew into rainy Paris from sunny Spain where she had been updating her 344,000 Instagram followers about her bikini party lifestyle. But it was Fritz who was the main attraction.
Novak Djokovic pays tribute to 'legend' Andy Murray and wishes British star the 'best possible farewell' at the Paris Olympics... before insisting he has no plans to retire despite the fact 'a lot of people would love it'
25/07/24 19:54The Scot announced on Tuesday that he was calling time on a heavily successful career as he arrived in Paris ahead of his fifth Olympic Games.
Rafael Nadal suffers straight-sets defeat against Nuno Borges in Nordea Open final ahead of Paris Olympics
21/07/24 17:22The 38-year-old was playing his first title match since his 2022 French Open triumph, but saw his serve broken five times in the one-hour and 27-minute contest as Borges won his maiden tour final.
Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England to win Euro 2024!
15/07/24 15:53Victory at Wimbledon's Centre Court on Sunday made Alcaraz at just 21 years old the youngest-ever male tennis player to win four Grand Slam titles - five weeks after claiming this year's French Open.
Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback to lift second Grand Slam of her career
13/07/24 15:06MATTHEW LAMBERT ON CENTRE COURT: Krejcikova has two Grand Slam singles titles and her transition from doubles specialist to all-surface, all format threat is complete.
Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard opens up on the 'hate' she received during her career 'for doing anything other than tennis'
11/07/24 15:01Now 30, Bouchard emerged on the scene in 2014 when she reached the final of Wimbledon - the first Canadian-born Canadian to do so - where she would eventually lose to Petra Kvitova.
Louise Redknapp, her new man Drew Michael and Sophie Habboo and husband Jamie Laing enjoy date day at Wimbledon as they join Stormzy and Charli XCX at star-studded women's semi-finals
11/07/24 11:21A star-studded crowd arrived to watch the women's semi-finals of the Wimbledon Championships in SW19 on Thursday afternoon.
Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1
06/07/24 18:37World No 1 Iga Swiatek and Wimbledon's back-to-back finalist Ons Jabeur were big-name casualties, with both suffering third round losses within half hour of each other.
US tennis star Taylor Fritz tells French opponent to 'have a nice flight home' in awkward exchange after knocking him out of Wimbledon
05/07/24 12:31It wasn't Taylor Fritz's second-round win over Arthur Rinderknech that dominated the talk at Wimbledon on Thursday, but rather the American's overwhelming victory in the post-match war of words.
Aussie rank outsider Aleksandar Vukic confident he can stun defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon: 'everyone is beatable, everyone is human'
02/07/24 06:32Aussie tennis star Aleksandar Vukic has turned heads after declaring he can beat defending champion and third seed Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in their second round match.
Andy Murray awarded a late Wimbledon wildcard to play doubles alongside his brother Jamie... as the three-time Grand Slam winner looks to bow out in sensational fashion at SW19
27/06/24 22:56Neither man has previously won the men's doubles at SW19, with Jamie coming closest when he and John Peers were defeated in straight sets in 2015.
Emma Raducanu insists she has fallen back in love with tennis after being left 'mentally and emotionally exhausted' by the sport... as she declares she has 'rekindled a fire inside of me' ahead of return to Wimbledon
24/06/24 17:31MATTHEW LAMBERT IN EASTBOURNE: The 21-year-old took a long break from competition after a defeat in Madrid which left her 'mentally and emotionally exhausted'.
Wimbledon says it will not ban alcohol on court because their visitors can handle their drink, unlike the rowdy wine-swilling French at Roland-Garros
24/06/24 08:44There have been some calls for a clampdown on letting spectators knock back booze while sitting in the stands at major tennis events after complaints of bad behaviour.
Andy Murray takes on Alexei Popyrin in his 1,000th match while Jack Draper faces Mariano Navone in his first tournament as British No1
18/06/24 12:27As Andy Murray plays his 1,000th match and Jack Draper plays his first tournament as British No1, it feels like an appropriate time for the torch to be passed.
Jelena Dokic reveals exactly how she lost 20kg - after being slammed by trolls for her sudden slim-down
17/06/24 22:05Aussie tennis great Jelena Dokic has once again flaunted her impressive weight loss.
Emma Raducanu REJECTS Team GB wildcard for the Paris Olympics as she continues to ease her way back after injury hell... while Andy Murray also casts doubt on playing at the Games
16/06/24 11:21Raducanu declined her invite as she wants to prioritise getting back to her best, with the 21-year-old explaining: 'I think I'm very single-minded and I do things my own way and at my own time.'
Rafael Nadal looks to have played his final match at Wimbledon as he confirms he will MISS this year's Championships to play the Olympics for Spain
13/06/24 13:51The two-time former champion strongly hinted after his first-round French Open defeat that he would stay on clay rather than risk the physical demands of changing to grass and back again.
Rafael Nadal WILL miss Wimbledon in a bid to focus on preparing for Olympic doubles with Carlos Alcaraz... after hinting that he would skip SW19 in the wake of early French Open exit
12/06/24 23:55The expected news was confirmed by Spain's Olympic team captain, David Ferrer, on Wednesday, with Nadal having said last month that it would not be good for his body to switch surfaces.
Andy Murray admits he is 'not 100 per cent sure' about playing at the Olympics with the former World No 1 teeing up potential Wimbledon farewell
12/06/24 09:07The 37-year-old Scot is eligible to compete in the singles at the Games with two places reserved for players who have previously won a Grand Slam or Olympics tournament.
Did a 2mm error rob Alexander Zverev in the French Open final? German star bemoans bad luck as replays show crucial line call in the fifth set against Carlos Alcaraz was WRONG... with Hawkeye unavailable
10/06/24 07:30The two men shared the opening four sets, before Alcaraz opened up an early lead in the decider, but Zverev fashioned two opportunities to break back and square things up at 2-2.
Iga Swiatek sets sights on glory at Wimbledon after the Polish world No 1 secured her third straight French Open title by thrashing Jasmine Paolini
09/06/24 21:33MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Even as she celebrated a third French Open title in a row and fourth overall, Iga Swiatek's thoughts were turning across the Channel.
Carlos Alcaraz WINS the French Open! World No 3 overcomes Alexander Zverev in gruelling four-hour marathon final to win third Grand Slam of his career
09/06/24 17:36MATTHEW LAMBERT ON PHILIPPE CHATRIER: The brilliant 21-year-old beat Alexander Zverev in five undulating and pulsating sets, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open... three days after losing the semi-finals of the singles in tears
09/06/24 14:13Gauff, a 20-year-old American who won the U.S. Open singles title last year, and Siniakova, who is from the Czech Republic, defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani.
British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win a FIFTH successive French Open wheelchair doubles final as the 20-time Grand Slam champions lay down ominous Olympics gauntlet
08/06/24 17:11The top seeds dropped just five games as they beat Japanese duo Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda 6-1 6-4. The event provided a taster for the forthcoming Olympics for the 20-time grand slam winners.
Alexander Zverev FUMES as he urges reporters to not ask him about settled assault case with ex-girlfriend after he was accused of strangling the mother of his child during domestic legal claim
08/06/24 14:21Ahead of his French Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, a visibly frustrated Zverev insisted he is innocent and urged journalists not to ask him about the case again.
Jasmine Paolini is living the dream and relishing her chance for glory at the French Open with 28-year-old to face Iga Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final
07/06/24 21:30MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Jasmine Paolini, from the Tuscan town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, faces Iga Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final at the age of 28.
Stefanos Tsitsipas' mother gives BRUTAL verdict on her son's relationship with Paula Badosa after tennis' power couple rekindled their romance just weeks after splitting
07/06/24 14:08Tennis' power couple (left) rekindled their popular relationship last month and were due to play mixed doubles together at the French Open, despite announcing their split just weeks prior.
Clash of the young titans as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jannik Sinner in the French Open semi-finals with pair having potential for next great rivalry
06/06/24 21:30MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Sinner is 22 and will be crowned Italy's first world No1 on Monday. Alcaraz is 21 and will move up to No2 in the rankings if he wins the title.
Tennis fans accuse Alexander Zverev of 'lying, scamming and gaslighting' as he is caught changing his call after learning the result of a coin toss - ahead of his French Open quarter-final win over Alex De Minaur
06/06/24 19:35Zverev prevailed against his Australian opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros but the win was no without incident following a controversial opening.
Forget Wimbledon and the Olympics - is this the way to inspire the next generation? Paula Badosa, Sloane Stephens and Co discuss how video games can have a 'big impact' on the future of tennis
06/06/24 18:00Global video sales charts are dominated by franchises like FIFA - or EA FC nowadays - NBA 2K and NFL Madden , while formula one, golf and MMA have all had several successful games.
Coco Gauff left in TEARS after furious row with umpire during French Open semi-final defeat to World No1 Iga Swiatek
06/06/24 14:48MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Coco Gauff said the umpire 'should be ashamed' during a tearful row as she lost 6-2, 6-4 to Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the French Open.
Alex De Minaur's French Open dream is over after crushing loss - but Aussie gave the tournament one of its most heartwarming moments
06/06/24 01:10De Minaur can hold his head up high despite the loss to Alexander Zverev, as he became the first Aussie male to make the quarter finals at Roland Garros for 20 years.
Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva books her first ever Grand Slam semi-final after three-set thriller against Aryna Sabalenka... as world No 2 struggled with illness on-court
05/06/24 17:47MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: She is the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist for 27 years, since Martina Hingis at the US Open, and will play Jasmine Paolini in her semi-final
Ben Stiller and on-again wife Christine Taylor's daughter Ella, 22, is the star of the French Open in Paris... after graduating from prestigious Juilliard
05/06/24 17:04The Hollywood couple, who starred in several movies together like Zoolander, were seen in the stands at the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic is set to MISS Wimbledon after undergoing knee surgery - with a comeback at next month's Olympics firmly in focus
05/06/24 10:15MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: A gold medal is the only thing missing from his collection and the Paris Games have always been Djokovic's biggest goal this year.
Ash Barty and Aussie title hope Alex de Minaur get caught up in French Open drama
05/06/24 06:30An Australian tennis legend has called out international broadcaster Tennis Channel after Alex de Minaur stormed into the quarter-finals of the French Open.
Novak Djokovic loses his world No 1 status after withdrawing from French Open due to knee injury... with Jannik Sinner making history in his place after reaching semi-finals
04/06/24 23:59The 37-year-old suffered the injury during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo but fought through pain to win in five sets, before pulling out of his quarter-final on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic's on court rant watched by wife Jelena is 'decoded' by internet sleuths who think he declared 'I could kill right now' as he exploded in anger before she urged him on
04/06/24 19:31The Serbian great exploded in anger during his five-set thriller with Francisco Cerundulo in the fourth round of the French Open earlier today.
Who is Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena? Meet the Serbian humanitarian and businesswoman
04/06/24 16:14Novak Djockovic is one of tennis greatest players, winning a record 24 Grand Slams. Here is a look at the main woman in his life Jelena and how the pair met.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with a knee injury
04/06/24 16:06The world No 1, who suffered the problem during his marathon five-hour victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round, had been due to play Norwegian Casper Ruud.
Novak Djokovic WITHDRAWS from the French Open with a knee injury before quarter-final clash - hours after on-court domestic with his wife
04/06/24 14:55MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: The 37-year-old suffered the injury during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo but fought through pain to win in five sets.Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena exchange stern words at the French Open, before he sealed stunning comeback
04/06/24 12:51The Serbian great was once again taken to five sets as his up-and-down French Open campaign continues, having gone the distance with Lorenzo Musetti in a clash that ended after 3am.
Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals why he and newly-reunited girlfriend Paula Badosa withdrew from French Open doubles as Greek World No 9 admits 'I'm still bummed out about it'
04/06/24 12:00MATTHEW LAMBERT: Tsitsipashad made no secret of his excitement, saying: 'Paris holds a special place for me and Paula, that's where he had our first date right before Roland-Garros last year.
Coco Gauff recovers from a set down to reach the semi-finals of the French Open after beating former Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur
04/06/24 11:11Coco Gauff recovered from a set down to beat Tunisian opponent Ons Jabeuer to reach the semi-finals of the French Open, where she might go on to face Iga Swiatek.
Incredible moment Alex de Minaur sends a touching message to his No.1 fan at the French Open - revealing a very surprising fact about the youngster
04/06/24 00:08Alex de Minaur has made a heartfelt statement to his new No.1 fan after upsetting Daniil Medvedev to become the first Australian man to make the French Open quarter-finals in two decades.
Novak Djokovic produces STUNNING comeback to beat Francisco Cerundolo despite hobbling for most of FIVE-HOUR marathon… with world No 1 a doubt for French Open quarter-final ahead of knee scan
03/06/24 18:55MATTHEW LAMBERT ON PHILIPPE CHATRIER: At four hours and 39 minutes it was Djokovic's longest ever match at the French Open, and he dedicated his victory to the French crowd.
Alex de Minaur floors Daniil Medvedev to become the first Australian to reach the French Open quarter finals in two decades
03/06/24 15:10The slight Sydneysider with the big heart and electric speed came from a set down on Monday to defeat the former US Open champ Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic burns the midnight oil in Parisian farce as stars including Carlos Alcaraz outline their concerns over late finishes at the French Open
02/06/24 21:13MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: That is an absurd hour at which to be playing tennis, so how did the French Open manage to get themselves into such a tangle?
'She was always the player to beat me': Iga Swiatek reflects on emphatic victory over Anastasia Potapova at French Open as world No 1 gets revenge for the pain her opponent caused her at youth level ten years ago
02/06/24 20:30MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: When these two duelled on the junior circuits it was Potapova who was considered the outstanding prospect.
Carlos Alcaraz secures place in quarter-finals of the French Open with impressive 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas
02/06/24 15:48The near-flawless win earned Alcaraz a meeting with ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in what will be a blockbuster rematch of their 2023 encounter at this stage.
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
