الوسم: Davis
Jannik Sinner leads Italy to first Davis Cup triumph in 47 years after overcoming Novak Djokovic in semi-finals | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner followed up his heroics against Novak Djokovic, when he overcame the Serbian legend in the semi-finals, by leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. When Sinner was staring at three match points on Saturday with Italy 1-0 down to Serbia, it appeared hugely improbable that he would be lifting…
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‘Proud’ Sinner twice beats Djokovic to send Italy into Davis Cup final
Italy’s Jannik Sinner (R), Lorenzo Sonego (L) and Italy’s captain Filippo Volandri celebrate after winning against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Momir Kecmanovic during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO /…
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Djokovic: ‘I take responsibility’ for Serbia’s Davis Cup defeat
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he accepts responsibility for Serbia’s Davis Cup semifinal defeat to Italy on Saturday after…
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Davis Cup: Australia battle back from brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach semi-finals | Tennis News
Australia fought back from the brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga. Australia, beaten finalists 12 months ago, were staring at the exit door when Tomas Machac beat Jordan Thompson and Jiri Lehecka moved a set and a break up on Alex de Minaur. But Lehecka was unable…
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Davis Cup holders Canada knocked out by Finland in shock at Final 8 stage in Malaga | Tennis News
Otto Virtanen and Harri Heliovaara beat Vasek Pospisil and Alexis Galarneau 7-5 6-3 to move Finland into Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time; Milos Raonic, playing in the event for the first time in five years, had put holders Canada 1-0 after win vs Patrick Kaukovalta 6-3 7-5
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Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis, Will Bynum convicted in NBA insurance fraud scheme
FILE–Former NBA player Glen Davis during his time with the Boston Celtics. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis and ex-Piston Will Bynum were convicted by a New York jury on Wednesday in a scheme that prosecutors say defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families…
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Davis Cup: Great Britain drawn to face Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in quarter-finals at Malaga in November | Tennis News
Great Britain have been drawn to play Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in the Davis Cup quarter-finals at Malaga. They secured their place in November’s knock-out stage by finishing top of qualifying Group B on Sunday night after their thrilling 2-1 win against France. Defending champions Canada will face Finland, while the Czech Republic play Group B…
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Andy Murray dedicates Davis Cup win to grandmother after missing her funeral
Great Britain’s Andy Murray celebrates beating Switzerland’s Leandro Riedi during the Davis Cup group stage match at the AO Arena, in Manchester, England, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP) MANCHESTER, England — Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray wept Friday after revealing he missed his grandmother’s funeral to play in the Davis Cup…
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Andy Murray reveals missing grandmother’s funeral after sealing epic Davis Cup win for Great Britain | Tennis News
An emotional Andy Murray broke down in tears at the end of an epic Davis Cup win over Swiss debutant Leandro Riedi after revealing he was missing his grandmother’s funeral to play in the tie. Murray needed all his nous to grind out a 6-7 (7) 6-4 6-4 victory in three hours and 10 minutes…
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Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers agree three-year contract extension with record NBA annual salary
Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed a three-year, $186m (£145m) contract extension through to the 2027-28 season, according to US reports. The deal averages $62m per season, making it the richest annual salary in league history. Davis became eligible to sign an extension on Friday and the Lakers quickly locked up the…
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