Tag: comeback
Adelaide International: Jack Draper makes incredible comeback against Miomir Kecmanovic to reach quarter-finals | Tennis News
Jack Draper made an incredible comeback to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic 5-7 7-6(9) 7-6(7) and reach the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International. Draper saved two match points in the second set and was 4-1 down in the final set tie-break but came back to win in a match that lasted three hours and 39 minutes. The…
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Naomi Osaka ‘super disappointed’ after comeback ended by Pliskova
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her women’s singles match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 3, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) Naomi Osaka said Wednesday she was “super disappointed” but just being on court was a “personal win” after her return…
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Brisbane International: Naomi Osaka knocked out in second round to Karolina Pliskova in first comeback tournament | Tennis News
Naomi Osaka’s first tournament appearance in more than two years has ended with a second-round defeat to 16th seed Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International. Following an opening-round win over Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch on Monday, Osaka looked to keep her momentum going against the Czech world No 39 but was ultimately outlasted 3-6 7-6 (4)…
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Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia’s Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. The 37-year-old…
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Naomi Osaka’s love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback
Naomi Osaka attends a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 30, 2023. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) Japan’s Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a…
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Tiger Woods encouraged for comeback after knocking off rust
Tiger Woods of The United States plays his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) Tiger Woods says he has been encouraged by his performance in two December events, the first…
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Ryan Garcia knocks out Oscar Duarte in eighth round to win comeback fight following Gervonta Davis loss | Boxing News
Ryan Garcia delivered a knockout in the eighth round to beat Oscar Duarte in his first fight since his loss to Gervonta Davis in April. Back to the ring eight months on from his only career loss in a KO to Davis in April, Garcia displayed his speed and power against Duarte – who had…
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Tiger Woods admits to mistakes in ‘rusty’ comeback from injury at Hero World Challenge | Golf News
Tiger Woods carded a three-over 75 to leave himself eight strokes behind leaders Brian Harman and Tony Finau; watch Woods in action at the Hero World Challenge throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf Last Updated: 30/11/23 11:15pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from day one of the…
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Choco Mucho comeback win over PLDT seals PVL semifinals return
Choco Mucho Flying Titans celebrate come from behind win that sealed their semifinals entry. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —When Choco Mucho went down 0-5 to PLDT in the fifth set putting the team’s winning streak in peril, coach Dante Alinsunurin didn’t call a time-out. Not doubting his players one second, Alinsunurin let his Flying Titans…
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PBA: Earful from coach sparks Magnolia comeback win over Ginebra
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—With Magnolia down by 25 against Barangay Ginebra at halftime, coach Chito Victolero gave his players an earful during the intermission. Whatever Victolero said certainly did wonders for the Hotshots, who got their act together in the second half and battled back to stun the Gin Kings, 93-91, in…
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