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Bianca Andreescu: The Long Road Back

Bianca Andreescu saw her journey at the Canadian Open halted in the round of 64, despite a valiant effort. The roadblock is merely part of her return to tennis since her back injury, one which took her out of the sport for ten months.

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Rafael Nadal – Can the King of Clay claim gold in his favourite hunting ground?

We caught a glimpse of the King of Clay at the Bastad Open with his run to the final of the tournament, his first final since the 2022 French Open. Rafael Nadal has struggled with hip and abdominal injuries of late and his return to the sport for what may well be his swansong hasn’t been straightforward. However, his recent deep run in Bastad provides a glimmer of hope that there’s more to come from the Spaniard.

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Can Anyone Beat Iga Swiatek for Olympic Gold?

Paris opens its doors again for a tournament for the second time this season to host the 2024 Olympics. The clay courts will be graced once more by the world’s best players, with Iga Swiatek as a prime contender for the Gold medal. Her performance this season has been nothing short of phenomenal, and the familiar red clay of Paris might just be the perfect stage for her to strike gold.

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Unfinished Business: Novak Djokovic’s Quest for Olympic Gold

Novak Djokovic, hailed as one of the greatest who has ever graced the sport with a jaw-dropping 24 Grand Slam titles, has yet to capture the elusive Olympic Gold. This statistic may come as shocking to many given his prolonged dominance in the sport. The Serb, who has conquered every other peak, every other challenge the sport has thrown at him, finds himself with one glaring omission on his otherwise flawless résumé.

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Lorenzo Musetti: Crafting Magic on the Olympic Stage

World No.17 Lorenzo Musetti is enjoying a phenomenal 2024–his recent runs demonstrating the kind of tennis that has propelled him into the public eye as one of the sport’s most promising talents. He has won 15 of the last 20 matches, and with the unfortunate withdrawal of compatriot Jannik Sinner from the Olympics, Musetti assumes the role of the top-seeded Italian, making him one of the dark horses for the medal.

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Formula E-xplained: What is Attack Mode?

Pascal Wehrlein clinched the title in the thrilling conclusion of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. One strategic element stood out in his campaign: Attack Mode. Initially, the feature was included back in season five. Drivers would earn an extra boost of power after passing through a specific section of the track off the racing line. It was a feature that stood out against other forms of motorsport. In fact, it was often compared to Mario Kart’s dash panels, and it made the racing that much more interesting.

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Carlos Alcaraz: Rising Star on the Olympic Horizon

Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 stint has been nothing short of spectacular, with the Spaniard bagging two Grand Slam titles and an Indian Wells Masters title, setting the stage for his much-anticipated debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old has displayed unwavering determination that has marked him as one of the sport’s brightest young stars with an already impressive record of four major titles, all on different surfaces. How will he fare on the prestigious Olympic stage?

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Crafty and Unyielding: Yulia Putintseva on the Rise?

Yulia Putintseva stunned the crowd when she took down World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the third round of Wimbledon. She entered the match as the underdog but played with the confidence of a seasoned champion. She was tactical, crafty and ever-adapting, capitalising on Swiatek’s unforced errors.

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Hamilton’s Historic Ninth Win at Silverstone: A Long-Awaited Triumph

Sir Lewis Hamilton has broken the record for the most race wins at a single circuit, clinching his ninth victory at Silverstone in front of his home crowd. His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke on the radio after crossing the chequered flag, searching for the words to encapsulate what this moment meant to him.

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Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws From Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawm from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. The two-time Grand Slam champion had told the press on media day, “We’re doing everything we can with my team to make sure I’ll be able to play my first match here.” She admitted that she was “not 100% ready,” and later withdrew before her first match against Emina Bektas.

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Taylor Fritz Strives to Reclaim No. 1 American Spot At Wimbledon

As we approach the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz strives to reclaim his position as the No.1 American. Despite an impressive 2024 season, Fritz was recently pipped by compatriot Tommy Paul, who clinched the top American spot after his victory at Queen’s Club.

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When the Whistle Blows: The Racial Prejudices in English Sports Coverage

The general English press has been notorious for scapegoating their athletes of colour. English when they win. Children of immigrants when they lose. After England’s loss against Iceland in a friendly, Bukayo Saka, who was substituted in the 65th minute of the match, was on the sharp end of this, with one of the headlines even reading “Black Ice.”

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Grigor Dimitrov Back in Top 10: A Resurgence of Form

Grigor Dimitrov has started his Queen’s Club campaign strong, defeating Adrian Mannarino in the Round of 32, a win that is just the latest chapter in a remarkable comeback story that has seen the Bulgarian climb back to the top 10 in the rankings.

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Liberty Global Becomes Majority Owner of Formula E

In a significant move for Formula E, Liberty Global Ltd. has announced the acquisition of shares from Warner Bros. Discovery. This elevates Liberty Global’s ownership to 65%, granting it controlling interest in the all-electric racing series.

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Rising Star Mirra Andreeva Makes Her Mark at the French Open

Rising star Mirra Andreeva stunned the crowd in Paris, knocking out World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to secure her place in her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal. In their two previous meetings, Andreeva was comfortably beaten by the Belarusian, both at the Madrid Open and both, most importantly, on clay.

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Mirra Andreeva’s Journey to the French Open Quarterfinals

As the red clay beckons its competitors for the final time this season, a Russian rising star, Mirra Andreeva, aims to solidify her place on one of tennis’s grandest stages. The women’s tour has had this prodigal talent grace it since 2022, and now, at a mere 17 years old, she is through to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament.

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Taylor Fritz Poised for a Breakthrough at the French Open

As the world tunes into the second Grand Slam of the year, an American on Tour fights to hold onto the prestigious No. 1 American spot. Taylor Fritz is currently No. 12 in the world, and he has a determined Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton breathing down his neck for that No.1 American spot.

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