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Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

Novak Djokovic expressed his desire for a swift resolution to world number one Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doing case, while criticising the inconsistencies within tennis’s anti-doping system, Afrosport reports. Sinner tested positive for banned substances in March but was cleared of any wrongdoing by tennis authorities, allowing him to continue competing. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the decision, seeking a ban of up to...

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of Laver Cup due to fitness problems

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of Laver Cup due to fitness problems

22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal will not compete in this year’s Laver Cup, which begins next week in Berlin, as the Spaniard has pulled out, citing fitness issues as his reason, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old on Thursday said he would not be able to play at his best, conceding that “there are other players who can help the team deliver the win”. Nadal’s last appearance...

French Open: Defending champion Djokovic withdraws due to injury

French Open: Defending champion Djokovic withdraws due to injury

World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ongoing French Open with a knee injury on Tuesday. The defending champion, who is already into the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, where he is slated to face seventh seed Casper Ruud, played through injury in the fourth round on Monday. Djokovic, who recovered from an apparent knee injury to beat Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5,...

2023 Ballon d’Or: Argentine star Messi wins record-extending eighth award, Bonmati wins women’s category

2023 Ballon d’Or: Argentine star Messi wins record-extending eighth award, Bonmati wins women’s category

Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been crowned the winner of the Men’s 2023 Ballon d’Or award for a record-extending eight times at the 67th edition of the ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. The 36-year-old beat competition from Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, who won the Gerd Muller Trophy as the best striker in the world across the season, and...