Exclusive: Sated Serb a kindred sprit, says wistful Wilander
PARIS (Reuters) – Triple French Open champion Mats Wilander identified a kindred spirit at Roland Garros on Friday, as Novak Djokovic labored his way into the last 16.
Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Saturday
PARIS (Reuters) – Five things to watch out for on day seven of the French Open on Saturday.
Golf: Dufner extends lead, eagles 18th in another sizzling 65
(Reuters) – Jason Dufner eagled the par-four 18th in firing another seven-under 65 at Muirfield Village on Friday to extend his lead early in the second round of the Memorial with a tournament record 36-hole total of 14-under-par 130.
Venus makes swift work of Mertens to roll back the years again
PARIS (Reuters) – Evergreen Venus Williams stayed in contention for a shot at a maiden French Open crown, continuing to roll back the years with a 6-3 6-1 third-round demolition of Elise Mertens on Friday.
France knocked out of America’s Cup sailing by dominant New Zealand
(Reuters) – Fading French hopes of challenging for the America’s Cup were finally dashed on Friday when Groupama Team France lost to a dominant New Zealand crew who moved ahead of defending champions Oracle Team USA in Bermuda.
Renaming Margaret Court stadium may become only option: Stosur
PARIS (Reuters) – If Margaret Court continues to disparage homosexuals and same-sex marriage in public, authorities may find they have no option but to rename the Australian Open stadium that bears her name, Australian Sam Stosur said on Friday.
Motor racing: Williams mark 40 years with Silverstone special
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Williams celebrated 40 years in Formula One on Friday with a cast of champions and tens of thousands of fans watching cars from the British team’s glory years lapping a damp Silverstone circuit.
French Open urged to review court safety after Goffin injury
PARIS (Reuters) – French Open organizers came under pressure on Friday to review court safety after Belgian David Goffin tripped and twisted his ankle on a cover at the edge of the playing surface, sustaining an injury that forced him to quit the tourn…
Djokovic escapes Schwartzman’s clutches in five sets
PARIS (Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived his first stern test at the French Open on Friday, as he came from two sets to one down to overcome world number 41 Diego Schwartzman 5-7 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-1 and move into the last 16.
Cycling: Cookson running for re-election as UCI president
PARIS (Reuters) – Britain’s Brian Cookson announced on Friday that he is seeking a second four-year term as International Cycling Union (UCI) president.
