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Wimbledon order of play: Ons Jabeur is up first on Centre Court as she takes on Tatjana Maria for a place in the final before Simona Halep and Elena Rybakina go head-to-head... with Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury on court 1 for the doubles semi-final
07/07/22 07:54
The action at SW19 continues as Simona Halep (left) and Ons Jabeur (right) take centre stage on Wimbledon Day 11. Day 10 saw Rafael Nadal battle past Taylor Fritz in five epic sets after overcoming an early abdominal injury that threatened to end the contest prematurely. The Spaniard - who remains on course for a historic calendar slam - now awaits the result of a scan to determine the extent of the injury. Set to meet Nadal in the semi-final is a certain Nick Kyrgios, who continued his sublime form as he breezed past Cristian Garín in three sets. Meanwhile, Halep was also out on court yesterday, as she defeated Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. Sportsmail takes you through the day's order of play and how to follow the action....read
Rafael Nadal IGNORED his father and sister's pleas to quit Wimbledon quarter-final as he battled abdominal pain before roaring back to beat Taylor Fritz in five sets... as Spaniard says 'Centre Court energy' got him through
07/07/22 07:50His father Sebastian and sister Maria were both caught by the television cameras frantically gesturing from the players' box for him to forfeit Wednesday's last eight encounter.
Emma Raducanu's furious fans SLAM her for supporting 'magician' Nick Kyrgios after allegations the Australian Wimbledon semi-finalist assaulted his ex-girlfriend
07/07/22 04:54Tennis glamour girl Emma Raducanu has enraged fans after tweeting her support for Nick Kyrgios after he defeated Cristian Garin on Wednesday night to advance to the Wimbledon semi-finals.
COURT REPORT: Debbie Jevans set to become first female chairman of the All England Club... while Australian quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has to find new hotel after her father only booked her in one until Friday
06/07/22 21:30It was another entertaining day at Wimbledon, with plenty of notable events both on and off the court. Sportsmail's KIERAN GILL provides the inside track on the action from Wimbledon.
'There has been an important increase of pain': Rafael Nadal says he's 'WORRIED' that he won't be fit to face Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon semi-final after struggling with an abdominal injury in epic five-set win over Taylor Fritz
06/07/22 21:02DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Rafael Nadal fears he may not be fit to face Nick Kyrgios on Friday - a clash the Australian had said would be the 'most-watched match of all time'.
Rafael Nadal produces a MIRACLE comeback to beat Taylor Fritz in five sets on Centre Court after struggling badly with injury as he twice trailed by a set... with Spanish legend setting up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios
06/07/22 18:31RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: As Nadal prepared to head off for treatment, his father could be seen waving frantically in his direction, telling his lad to quit.
Rafael Nadal's dad is seen passionately giving instruction to his injury-stricken son during Wimbledon quarter-final with Taylor Fritz, before Spaniard battles on to win despite abdominal pain
06/07/22 16:33Rafael Nadal's father passionately passed instruction to his son while the legendary Spanish star struggled with an injury in the Wimbledon quarter-final before battling back to win.
Wimbledon 2022 RECAP: Rafael Nadal produces a MIRACLE comeback to beat Taylor Fritz in five sets after struggling badly with injury as he twice trailed by a set... with Spanish legend setting up a semi-final against Nick Kyrgios
06/07/22 09:00WIMBLEDON 2022 RECAP: Australian bad boy returns to court to face Cristian Garin in the quarter-finals. Join Sportsmail's ISABEL BALDWIN and OLLY ALLEN for updates.
Wimbledon order of play: Simona Halep is up first on Centre Court before Rafael Nadal takes on Taylor Fritz for a place in the semi-final... as Nick Kyrgios looks to continue his run at SW19 against Cristian Garin
06/07/22 07:52Day Nine saw defending champion Novak Djokovic progress to the semi-finals after coming from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set encounter on Centre Court.
Wimbledon order of play: Defending champion Novak Djokovic is up first on Centre Court as he takes on Jannik Sinner for a place in the final four... as Britain's Cameron Norrie looks to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final
05/07/22 08:10Day Eight saw Rafael Nadal progress to the quarter-finals with a routine victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, with a last-eight clash to come against Taylor Fritz on Wednesday.
Nick Kyrgios finds support in the most unlikely of places as Rafael Nadal's uncle sticks up for the Aussie and says Stefanos Tsitsipas was the problem in their spiteful match
05/07/22 07:41Toni Nadal has leapt to the defence of Nick Kyrgios, claiming that while the Australian is 'annoying', Stefanos Tsitsipas was not blameless for his defeat on Saturday night.
Nick Kyrgios reveals his agent had to haul him out of a pub at 4am on the morning of his 2019 Wimbledon loss to Rafael Nadal before incident led to hilarious press conference blow-up
05/07/22 00:52Nick Kyrgios has reached the quarter finals of Wimbledon, and the Aussie has reflected on the time he was hauled out of a pub at 4am as evidence of his growth on and off the court.
Rafael Nadal reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals after straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp... with the Spanish veteran still on course for his 23rd major and a Calendar Slam
04/07/22 20:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI ON CENTRE COURT: It is bordering on the absurd to note, at the age of 36, Nadal is tearing through a season that might soon be considered his most remarkable.
Wimbledon 2022 RECAP: Rafa Nadal qualifies for the quarter-finals after straight sets win against Botic van de Zandschulp... with Spaniard joined by Nick Kyrgios in last eight but Aussie Alex de Minaur loses five-set thriller
04/07/22 09:03WIMBLEDON 2022 LIVE BLOG: Nick Kyrgios wins against Brandon Nakashima while Rafael Nadal faces Botic van de Zandschulp on Centre Court later today.
Jannik Sinner claims surprise victory against world No 7 Carlos Alcaraz to set up quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic following the youngest Wimbledon men's singles match-up in the round of 16 for 38 YEARS
03/07/22 18:42IAN HERBERT AT WIMBLEDON: On Centre Court yesterday came a glimpse of one who just might dominate this sport's future and help reduce Nick Kyrgios to an irrelevance.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is the latest high-profile figure to test positive for Covid-19 at Wimbledon... with the nine-time winner 'so bummed' to miss out on Centre Court anniversary celebrations
03/07/22 16:29The American became the latest player - both former and current - to be absent from the action at SW19 after contracting COVID, joining the likes of last year's finalist Matteo Berrettini and Marin Cilic.
Fans slam Rafael Nadal for a VERY out-of-character outburst as he lectures his opponent like an angry school teacher during win at Wimbledon - as Spanish superstar issues extraordinary apology
03/07/22 03:01Lorenzo Sonego was angry with Nadal after losing to him in straight sets in round-three action at Wimbledon, saying the Spaniard had no right to summon him to the net to criticise his behaviour.
Rafael Nadal's bid for a calendar Grand Slam stays on course after he strolls to victory over Lorenzo Sonego... sealing a straight-sets win in just 124 minutes to cruise into the fourth round at Wimbledon
02/07/22 20:29KIERAN GILL ON CENTRE COURT: Nadal let his tennis do the talking on Saturday evening, playing like a man with a dinner reservation in Wimbledon Village.
Wimbledon RECAP: Rafa Nadal keeps up his Grand Slam hopes with easy straight-sets win... while Nick Kyrgios overcomes Stefanos Tsitsipas in explosive match
02/07/22 07:56Plenty of players are aiming to continue their Wimbledon dreams as they look to make the second week at SW19. Follow all of the action as it happens on day six of the Championships.
'Aussie battler' Jason Kubler surges into the third round at Wimbledon and ATP top 100 rankings for the first time in a career thought to be WRECKED by six knee surgeries
01/07/22 21:14He is the little engine that wouldn't give up. Self-proclaimed Aussie Battler Jason Kubler has reached the third round of Wimbledon and cracked the top 100 rankings for the first time
Gerard Pique 'asked Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales to move a Spain game so he could watch a Davis Cup TENNIS MATCH with his then-girlfriend Shakira'
01/07/22 11:16Barcelona icon Pique reportedly asked Luis Rubiales to alter the calendar of the international team so he could attend a Davis Cup match with then-girlfriend and pop star Shakira.
Nick Kyrgios posts cryptic Instagram story featuring the number 74 and a padlock to remember family tragedy that's motivating him at Wimbledon - as he cops MASSIVE fine for spitting scandal
01/07/22 02:20In a moving tribute to his late grandmother, Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has posted a Instagram story featuring the number 74 and a padlock. Julianah Foster died suddenly in 2014 - aged 74.
Rafael Nadal marches into the third round of Wimbledon after a rain-delayed four-set victory over Ricardas Berankis as world No 2's bid to win a third successive Grand Slam keeps on track
30/06/22 19:01RIATH AL-SAMARRAI ON CENTRE COURT: On paper, it will resemble decent progress, but on grass everything becomes a little more complicated for Nadal.
Wimbledon Day Four order of play: Katie Boulter is first on Centre Court with Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff up next, while Nick Kyrgios is back in action alongside Brits Jack Draper, Liam Broady and Alastair Gray
30/06/22 08:03Day Three saw Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray both bow out, while Cameron Norrie made it into round three and Harriet Dart claimed an impressive first-round win.
Novak Djokovic brushes aside Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets to reach Wimbledon third round - as the top seed aims for his fourth successive title at SW19
29/06/22 14:40DANIEL MATTHEWS ON CENTRE COURT: The rain cleared, the roof opened and, over the next two hours, some of those pesky cobwebs lingering around Novak Djokovic blew away, too.
Wimbledon Day Three order of play: Novak Djokovic is first on Centre Court as the second round begins, with Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray up later today... while British wildcard Ryan Peniston gets back on court after his dream debut win
29/06/22 08:03Day Two saw the first major upset as seven-time Serena Williams, albeit making her return after a year out due to injury, was knocked out in the first round by Harmony Tan.
Rafael Nadal comes through epic tussle against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in his first match at Wimbledon in three years to reach the second round as No 2 seed bids to win a third successive Grand Slam
28/06/22 18:05RIATH AL-SAMARRAI ON CENTRE COURT: For an old boy with sore feet, the walks are always a little harder now. But Nadal still has a habit of getting there in the end, painful step by painful step.
'Heartbroken' Matteo Berrettini PULLS OUT of Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19 - as last year's runner-up and the reigning Queens champion withdraws before his first-round clash with Cristian Garin
28/06/22 10:13The popular Italian, in fine form after winning Queen's, joined former runner-up Marin Cilic in pulling out, further depleting the field in the absence of Russians and Belarussians.
Wimbledon 2022 day two RECAP: Serena Williams suffers heartbreak as she loses epic clash with Harmony Tan on the 24-year-old's main-draw debut, while Rafa Nadal joins a whole host of Brits in the second round
28/06/22 08:58MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Get all the latest news and updates on the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, as tennis fans flock to SW19 for a second day of action on the iconic grass courts.
Wimbledon Day Two order of play: Seven-time champion Serena Williams makes her return after a year out as she takes to Centre Court, but up first is Iga Swiatek, followed by Rafael Nadal
28/06/22 08:02No 1 seed Swiatek gets the action underway on Centre Court as she takes on Jana Fett. Up next will be Nadal up against Francisco Cerundolo, before Williams makes her return.
Emma Radu-CAN-DO! British tennis ace, 19, wins her Wimbledon opening match against Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck in two straight sets on Centre Court
27/06/22 11:44The British No 1 made her Centre Court debut with a hard-fought 6-4 6-4 victory against 28-year-old Belgian opponent Alison Van Uytvanck on the first day of Wimbledon 2022.
Stefanos Tsitsipas warns that 'immortal' Rafael Nadal should not be underestimated at Wimbledon despite injury struggles and backs himself to make a big impact as he claims he 'proved he likes playing on grass' with win in Mallorca
26/06/22 21:30Stefanos Tsitsipas has issued a double warning to the Wimbledon field: don't count me out; and beware an injured Rafael Nadal, who limps into the big fortnight with a numbed nerve in his foot.
From Rafael Nadal's Aston Martin DBS to Novak Djokovic's Bentley GT Continental... Wimbledon stars have some of the biggest and best car collections worth over £800,000 thanks to their staggering prize money
26/06/22 11:41Wimbledon is fast approaching and the world's best athletes will be battling it out to get their hands of the Grand Slam trophy and the lucrative paycheque that comes with it.
'I can walk normal most of the days… almost every single day': Rafael Nadal makes startling injury admission as he prepares to play at Wimbledon for first time in three years and aims for the third leg of a calendar Slam
25/06/22 18:12MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: It seemed an extraordinary statement from a man proposing to compete in a Grand Slam tennis tournament, but if there is one thing Nadal is not, it is ordinary.
Rain won't stop play! Wimbledon is almost here - but padel tennis is all the rage. And it helps if you're playing beside the turquoise waters of the Maldives
24/06/22 21:01'It's tennis... but not as we know it,' says Tom Chesshyre, who gave padel tennis a try at Hurawalhi Island Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, and found that it's 'easy to pick up'.
Ukraine tennis star Marta Kostyuk says the whole country 'stands with Wimbledon' after its decision to ban Russian players and is relieved it did not lead to a boycott despite the opposition of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
24/06/22 13:04The decision in April to ban Russian and Belarusian players sparked criticism and eventually saw the ATP and WTA strip ranking points from the tournament.
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz insists it is too soon for him to challenge at Wimbledon this year as he reveals 'friend' Sergio Reguilon plans to watch him in action at SW19
24/06/22 10:59Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old French Open quarter-finalist, believes it is 'too soon' for him to be challenging for this year's Wimbledon title, after struggling with a right elbow problem.
Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini make history by practicing on Centre Court ahead of Wimbledon for the first time - after players complained last year's slippery surface caused injuries and forced Serena Williams to retire in the first round
23/06/22 14:20The grass courts at SW19 are luscious and green over the opening days of play before eventually being worn down and can therefore prove more challenging during the early rounds.
Rafael Nadal is a smash hit on his return to grass ahead of Wimbledon as the Spaniard sends a powerful warning three years after his last SW19 appearance with confident straight sets win against Stan Wawrinka
22/06/22 21:31Nadal took to the stately lawns of Fulham's Hurlingham Club for a match at the Giorgio Armani Classic, and hammered his fellow French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-2.
Emma Raducanu is seeded 10th for Wimbledon, British No 1 Cam Norrie rises to ninth, while Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are primed for a meeting in the final as they take top men's seedings
22/06/22 08:08The US Open champion, who has been battling injury in the build-up to the tournament, advances one place from her world ranking due to the absence of World No 6 Aryna Sabalenka.
The technology behind the tennis: MailOnline reveals the futuristic systems powering the Wimbledon Championships 2022 - including AI match insights, suggestions on underdogs to follow, and Hawk-Eye
21/06/22 05:00Ahead of the tournament, MailOnline's Shivali Best visited Wimbledon to hear about these technologies - including AI match insights and Hawk-Eye line calls.
Rafael Nadal to play his first grass court tournament in THREE years... and he will face three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka at the Hurlingham Club as he steps up his preparations for Wimbledon
20/06/22 18:11The French Open king will take up a slot at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club on Wednesday afternoon, where his opponent will be Stan Wawrinka.
Rafa in, Emma out? French Open winner Nadal will play at Wimbledon... but British star Raducanu's fitness is a concern after she confirms she will miss next week's Rothesay International in Eastbourne due to injury
17/06/22 21:30Rafael Nadal is becoming very much a probable inclusion at Wimbledon while Emma Raducanu slips more towards the possible category after pulling out of another event.
'I'm going to be a father!' Tennis ace Rafael Nadal CONFIRMS his wife Mery Perello, 33, is pregnant with their first child after 17 year romance
17/06/22 16:16Nadal, who is taking part in Wimbledon for the first time in three years later this month, said: 'If all goes well, I'm going to be a father.'
Rafael Nadal works up a sweat as he takes part in a training session at Santa Ponsa Country Club - amid reports his wife Mery Perello is pregnant
17/06/22 14:39Rafael Nadal worked up a sweat on Friday as he took part in a training session at Santa Ponsa Country Club in Mallorca amid reports his wife Mery Perello is pregnant.
Rafael Nadal reveals he IS planning to play at Wimbledon for the first time in THREE YEARS despite ongoing foot problem... with the Australian Open and French Open champion set to fly to London on Monday
17/06/22 12:03Rafael Nadal vowed that he wouldn't continue to take painkilling injections in his foot just to be able to play but speaking in Mallorca on Friday after a week training on grass, he detailed his plan to play.
Rafael Nadal looks dapper in a black suit as he gives speech at ceremony celebrating his career - amid reports his wife Mery Perello is pregnant
15/06/22 14:49The tennis star, 36, wore a black suit and white shirt for the event at the Consolat de Mar which is the Balearic Government's headquarters.
Rafael Nadal's 17-year domination of Roland Garros: From his first trophy as a teenager back in 2005, to celebrating with Mickey Mouse... how the Spanish clay court legend has basked in French Open glory after winning a record-extending 14th title
06/06/22 12:25Rafael Nadal and Roland Garros. There isn't a more formidable combination in tennis history. Nadal won a record-extending 14th French Open title on Sunday afternoon with a win over Casper Ruud.
'I do not want to put myself in that position again': Rafael Nadal insists he WON'T put up with injections to play at Wimbledon despite being half-way to an incredible calendar Grand Slam
06/06/22 11:46Nadal secured an unprecedented 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday when he beat Norwegian rookie Casper Ruud at Roland Garros - sealing his 14th French Open title in the process.
Sienna Miller, 40, shares a kiss with boyfriend Oli Green, 25, as they attend the Men's Singles Final at the French Open in Paris
05/06/22 19:49The loved-up pair was also snapped sitting next to actor Hugh Grant, 61, as the group enjoyed the exciting Men's Singles Final match between Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud.
Tim Henman is optimistic the chance of sealing a calendar Grand Slam will 'motivate' Rafael Nadal to carry on after Spaniard fuelled retirement talk before he won a record-breaking 14th French Open
05/06/22 18:20Tim Henman hopes the chance to complete the calendar Grand Slam will motivate Rafael Nadal to play at Wimbledon and beyond. Nadal has won the first two major tournaments of the year.
Rafa reigns once more! Nadal thrashes rookie Casper Ruud as King of Clay wins French Open final 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch a record 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam crown
05/06/22 09:30MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: After the glory came the warning from Rafael Nadal that he faces treatment on his left foot next week that will determine his whole future in tennis.
French Open finalist Rafael Nadal is gritting his teeth through the pain barrier with foot injury as he sets his sights on a 14th championship at Roland Garros against Casper Ruud
04/06/22 23:28There is, according to those who have seen it, a bone protruding upwards on the crest of Rafael Nadal's left foot, which is the source of his constant discomfort ahead of Sunday's final.
Alexander Zverev reveals he has torn 'several lateral ligaments' in his right foot after sickening ankle injury that forced him out of French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal as he poses in crutches and a protective boot
04/06/22 18:12Initial medical checks show that Alexander Zverev tore 'several lateral ligaments' in his right foot during his French Open semi-final on Friday, according to the German on social media.
Alexander Zverev describes his ankle injury as 'very serious' after he was forced to withdraw from semi-final against Rafael Nadal following sickening scenes at Roland Garros
03/06/22 23:50Zverev said the injury he suffered in the French Open semi-final against Nadal is 'very serious'. He said the medical team are still checking on him to determine the extent of the damage.
Sienna Miller, 40, packs on the PDA with her boyfriend Oli Green, 25, as she puts on a VERY animated display in a tense semi-final at the French Open
03/06/22 18:49The actress, 40, appeared bashful as her boyfriend, 25, excitedly leaned in for a kiss while they enjoyed the semi final match between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev.
Tearful Alexander Zverev leaves the court in a WHEELCHAIR after his ankle buckled in a sickening injury at Roland Garros, with his gripping semi-final with Rafael Nadal meeting an abrupt end
03/06/22 11:01MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: Rafael Nadal made the French Open final in sad and dramatic fashion when Alex Zverev was taken from the court in a wheelchair after suffering an ankle injury.
Tim Henman hails Rafael Nadal's 'unbelievable physicality' after gruelling French Open win against Novak Djokovic but suggests Alexander Zverev will provide a 'mental challenge' in the semis
02/06/22 14:29Tim Henman believes Rafael Nadal's biggest challenge against Alexander Zverev at the French Open will be mental rather than physical. Nadal shrugged off a chronic foot injury.
Rafael Nadal continues to play down hopes of French Open title No 14 amid foot problems despite stunning victory over Novak Djokovic... with Alexander Zverev up next in the semi-finals
01/06/22 21:30MIKE DICKSON: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had not been finished many hours when French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo addressed the elephant in the room.
Ameile Mauresmo admits French Open forgot about fans after Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic epic went on past 1AM to leave thousands stranded... and concedes male contests are more APPEALING than women's for new night session slot
01/06/22 21:29The Nadal versus Djokovic match ended at 1.15am, with temperatures in the mid-fifties and many spectators huddled under blankets like pensioners on a windswept seafront.
Rafael Nadal fuels talk that he could RETIRE by admitting this 'could be his last French Open', with Spanish legend's chronic foot injury causing huge issues despite win over Novak Djokovic to reach semi-finals
01/06/22 08:15Nadal has a chronic foot problem that he has been suffering with since 2005. It was diagnosed with Mueller-Weiss Syndrome and affects a bone in the foot that is integral to movement.
Rafa Nadal triumphs over Novak Djokovic in a gruelling four-hour French Open battle for the ages... as Spaniard clinches it in fourth-set tie-break after Serb had served to take quarter-final to a decider
31/05/22 15:58MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Beginning in May, finishing in June, their latest epic ended at 1.12am with temperatures in the mid-fifties, and the Spaniard prevailing over Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic versus Rafael Nadal is always special but this French Open quarter-final is beautifully set up - the Serb is back in form after losing his dignity at the Australian Open, but the Spaniard will have the crowd on side
30/05/22 21:05MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: John McEnroe's description of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as inhabiting the top of tennis's Mount Everest could hardly be more apt.
Rafael Nadal's pleas to French Open organisers to change his match against Novak Djokovic to the daytime fall on deaf ears, with clash to be held under the lights - after legend hinted it could be his last at Roland Garros
30/05/22 10:39Nadal is the defending champion of the Grand Slam, which he has won 13 times, but has struggled to fully recover from a foot injury which threatens to bring the curtain down on his career.
Rafael Nadal books his spot in the French Open quarter-finals after winning five set thriller with Felix Auger-Aliassime - with Spaniard set to face Novak Djokovic in the next round
29/05/22 18:53The Spaniard booked his 16th quarter-final at Roland Garros after playing out a five set thriller with the Canadian Auger-Aliassime - to set up an exciting encounter with Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic eases into French Open quarter-finals with straight sets win over Diego Schwartzmann, as the defending champion delivers perfect response to boos from fans at Roland Garros
29/05/22 14:04The defending champion was given a less than cordial welcome by a significant portion of the crowd when he walked on to the Court Suzanne Lenglen to tackle Diego Schwartzmann.
Young pretender Carlos Alcaraz believes he is ready to end the Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic monopoly on the French Open as the Spaniard looks set to meet one of them in a blockbuster semi-final in Paris
28/05/22 12:03The last six Roland Garros titles have gone to the gilded duo with Djokovic the defending champion and Nadal, a 13-time winner, the undisputed king of clay.
Rafael Nadal cruises into the French Open's last-16 with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over Holland's Botic Van De Zandschulp... leaving the 13-time champion on a collision course with Novak Djokovic in next week's quarter finals
27/05/22 18:54MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: To keep his side of the bargain Nadal must now beat Felix Auger Aliassime, and at least he knows that his next opponent will not be getting any inside information.
Woody Harrelson puts on a typically animated display as he joins pals Owen Wilson and chef Jean Imbert to watch the French Open in Paris
27/05/22 18:04The trio cut a low-key figure as they attended the Roland-Garros in Paris on Thursday, as actors Owen and Woody decided to steer clear of Cannes, where most of their actor counterparts are.
Rafael Nadal kickstarts his quest to win the French Open by beating Jordan Thompson in straight sets as he puts troubled build-up behind him to lay down a marker at favourite Grand Slam
23/05/22 16:31MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Twenty four hours after the young prince made an impressive Philippe Chatrier debut, the king delivered his response.
Novak Djokovic admits he faces a tough challenge defending his French Open title as the world No 1 gets set to compete in his first Grand Slam since Australian Open visa row in January
21/05/22 17:05Djokovic, who beat 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on his way to victory last year, is in the same half of the draw as the Spaniard and could meet him in a blockbuster quarter-final.
Tennis superstar and Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal reveals he WILL attend the Champions League final in Paris against Liverpool despite the game taking place in the middle of the French Open
20/05/22 13:22The Real Madrid fan and 21-time Grand Slam champion takes on the Australian Jordan Thompson in the 1st Round of the French Open as he looks to win the title for a record 14th time.
'It sets a precedent and puts other sports in an uncomfortable position': Daniil Medvedev slams 'unfair' decision to ban him and fellow Russian players from competing at Wimbledon this summer... but world No 2 is hopeful of All England Club U-turn
16/05/22 11:40The All England Club made the decision last month to ban all male and female Russian and Belarusian players from SW19 for the tournament being held from June 27 until July 10.
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz has everything in his game to take the world by storm - including bulging thighs! Now the question is, can he take Rafael Nadal's French Open crown?
14/05/22 22:48There was a hint of exasperation last week when Rafael Nadal was asked, again, about his young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz. It was just after his 19th birthday that he exploded on the scene
Rafa Nadal is sweating over his fitness ahead of the French Open as he reveals he will need a doctor with him as he bids for his 22nd Grand Slam title after suffering with a chronic foot injury in defeat by Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open
13/05/22 07:58Nadal's preparation heading into the French Open, where he will be bidding for a record-extending 14th title, has been far from ideal after he was also knocked out of the Madrid Open.
'Do they want Putin to fail or don't they care?': MP Chris Bryant tells Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to 'come clean' about their involvement in tennis stars opposing Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players
11/05/22 15:16Sportsmail revealed on Tuesday that player representatives on the ATP Tour are in favour of taking a hard line over the banning of Russians and Belarussians announced last month.
Rafa Nadal brands his body an 'old machine' as it 'takes some time' to fire up amid injury struggles this season... with the 35-year-old aiming to find some momentum for the French Open
10/05/22 05:54The 35-year-old Australian Open champion has endured a string of injuries during a career spanning more than two decades and he said he needed time to get his body up to speed.
Awesome Carlos Alcaraz rounds off his stunning week after beating Alex Zverev to win the Madrid Open, with the Spaniard's triumph signalling a new dawn as Rafael Nadal approaches the twilight of his career
08/05/22 21:32MIKE DICKSON: The 19 year old from Murcia completed a stunning week on Sunday night when he won the Madrid Open by annihilating defending champion Alex Zverev 6-3, 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz qualifies for the Madrid Open final after beating world No 1 Novak Djokovic in thriller lasting near four HOURS... just 24 hours after Spanish youngsters toppled his hero Rafael Nadal
07/05/22 21:30Alcaraz, roared on by a raucous home crowd, delighted his army of supporters with some brilliant drop shots and eventually got the better of the Serb on his third match point.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the first teenager EVER to beat Rafael Nadal as Spanish youngster shrugs off an injury scare to record a stunning 6-1 1-6 6-3 win, setting up Madrid Open semi-final against world No 1 Novak Djokovic
06/05/22 18:05MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Rafael Nadal and everyone else at the Madrid Open were given a glimpse of both the present and future when he was roundly beaten by his heir apparent.
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Stars of sport
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Man United star Rasmus Hojlund undergoes £1,400 laser acne treatment after his skin 'blew up'
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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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
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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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
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
