Mats point: Hungry Nadal likely to surpass Federer title tally
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal is hungrier than Roger Federer and is likely to overhaul his Swiss rival’s grand slam title tally to become the most decorated player ever, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.
Business-like Nadal banks third U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A relentless Rafa Nadal thumped Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday, earning the Spaniard his second grand slam title of the season and 16th of his career.
Paris lauds chance to renew trust in Olympics as likely 2024 host
LIMA (Reuters) – Three days ahead of a vote expected to make Paris the host of the Olympics for the first time in 100 years, officials leading the city’s 2024 bid on Sunday celebrated the opportunity to try to restore the Games’ credibility amid a grow…
Cycling: Froome joins cycling greats after finally winning Vuelta
(Reuters) – Chris Froome joined the pantheon of cycling greats on Sunday as he secured his first Vuelta a Espana victory, becoming the first rider since Frenchman Bernard Hinault in 1978 to win the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same season.
Anisimova sets sights on top spot after junior U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – She is ranked only 182nd for now but U.S. Open junior champion Amanda Anisimova has already set her sights on the top spot in the world.
Cycling: Froome makes history as he is crowned Vuelta champion
(Reuters) – Chris Froome became the first Briton to win the Vuelta a Espana and the third rider to win a double of the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same season when he finished the race by retaining his advantage over Vincenzo Nibali on Sunday.
Hingis wins doubles to grab second slam in two days
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Martina Hingis and Taiwan’s Chan Yung-Jan won the U.S. Open women’s doubles title on Sunday when they rolled past the Czech partnership of Lucie Hradecka and Katerina Siniakova 6-3 6-2.
Cycling: Dutchman Boom wins Tour of Britain for second time
LONDON (Reuters) – Dutchman Lars Boom sealed a second overall victory in the Tour of Britain as Norway’s Edvald Boasson Hagen won the final stage to Cardiff on Sunday.
Athletics: Farah to run London Marathon as new adventure starts
LONDON (Reuters) – British track great Mo Farah said he wants to start “a new adventure” after confirming on Sunday he will compete in next year’s London Marathon.
Motorcycling: Marquez ties at the top with wet San Marino win
(Reuters) – Marc Marquez seized the lead on the last lap to win a soaking San Marino Grand Prix for Honda on Sunday and pull level at the top of the overall standings with works Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso.
