PARIS (AP) — Zheng Qinwen claimed China’s first tennis singles gold medal in Olympic history by defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-2, 6-3 in the 2024 Paris Games women’s final Saturday. The 21-year-old Zheng displayed the same powerful serves and groundstrokes she used to eliminate No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals and… Read More »
Gold and successful women is the theme for today’s action in Paris. China’s athletes were in the finals of the tennis, badminton and table tennis, and at least two titles were guaranteed. Zheng Qinwen was chasing glory in the women’s singles on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Chen Meng battled compatriot… Read More »
Italian men’s singles tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Musetti took down Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets. – – Musetti won the contest 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Earlier, he was beaten in the semis by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, who will face Spain’s Carlos… Read More »
Russia’s tennis star Andrey Rublev has apologised for a post about an Algerian women’s boxer after her win over her Italian rival at the Paris Olympics started a gender debate. The mega-event in the capital of France is moving towards its conclusion, and the remaining athletes are giving their all to secure the ultimate glory… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka expressed surprise at Iga Swiatek’s defeat – though admitted she hadn’t followed Paris 2024 closely. Aryna Sabalenka made an “embarrassing” confession at the Citi DC Open in Washington by admitting she had watched little of the Olympic Games in Paris. World No 3 Sabalenka was the highest-ranked player across the… Read More »
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the Mubadala Citi DC Open due to a shoulder injury. Despite the setback, Jabeur’s determination and resilience have earned her a spot in the tennis world. Her recovery process will involve rest, physical therapy, and a gradual return to training and competition. … Read More »
Novak Djokovic claims he has ‘nothing to lose’ against Carlos Alcaraz after reaching Olympic final Novak Djokovic has reached his first Olympic final, setting up a rematch of the recent Wimbledon final with Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic beat in-form Italian Lorenzo Musetti, 6-4 6-2, to settle any concerns about the return of a… Read More »
In an explosive turn of events, the 2024 Olympic Games have been rocked by allegations that Novak Djokovic, one of tennis’ most illustrious stars, rigged the draw to secure his victory over long-time rival Rafael Nadal. This shocking rumor has sent ripples through the sports world, sparking debates and raising questions about the… Read More »
Novak Djokovic is into an Olympic Games final for the first time at the age of 37. But it wasn’t the easiest road for the top seed. This included Djokovic going crazy at his box towards the end of the tie. Djokovic got an audible obscenity violation for something he said to the umpire.… Read More »
Germany’s tennis star Alexander Zverev has lambasted the schedule of the Paris Olympics after his title defence ended with a defeat in the quarterfinal. The tennis event in the competition is coming towards its conclusion as the remaining players are giving their all to secure the ultimate prize. Zverev, who was defending his crown… Read More »