Tag: Frances
Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz meet in all-American semis
Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates after winning a point against Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) NEW YORK— Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set up an all-American semifinal at the U.S. Open with victories Tuesday,…
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Tuesday at the US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Emma Navarro play Grigor Dimitrov and Paula Badosa in quarter-finals | Tennis News
The US Open reaches the quarter-final stage at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday., with the action live on Sky Sports. America will be represented by Taylor Fritz, Francis Tiafoe and Emma Navarro in the quarter-finals. Fritz faces Alexander Zverev with Tiafoe taking on Grigor Dimitrov in the men’s draw. In Tuesday’s women’s quarter-finals Paula Badosa plays…
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US Open: Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic continue their title defences on Friday, as Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton face off | Tennis News
Defending champions Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic are back in action on Friday at the US Open, live on Sky Sports. Gauff kicks off the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium from 5pm with her third-round match against 27th seed Elina Svitolina, a three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist – including at the US Open in 2019. Djokovic,…
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Cincinnati Open: Jannick Sinner beats Frances Tiafoe in final for perfect US Open preparation | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final as the world No 1 found his best form ahead of the US Open and the final Grand Slam of the year. Sinner started the season by securing his first slam title at the Australian Open but has struggled with a hip…
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NBA draft 2024: Atlanta Hawks take France’s Zaccharie Risacher as No 1 pick | NBA News
Atlanta Hawks made forward Zaccharie Risacher the first pick in the 2024 NBA draft as a Frenchman became the initial selection for the second year running. Risacher’s compatriot Victor Wembanyama went as No 1 pick 12 months ago after being acquired by San Antonio Spurs. Risacher is the fourth international player to be drafted first, with he and…
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France’s Risacher chosen by Hawks with top pick in NBA Draft
National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with French basketball player Zaccharie Risacher (R) during Round One of the 78th edition of the NBA’s annual draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, on June 26, 2024. Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in Wednesday’s opening round of the…
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Mbappe wins award for France’s player of the year
Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe delivers a speech after receiving the Best Players Ligue 1 Award at the end of the TV show at the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, in Paris on May 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Kylian Mbappe was named France’s player of…
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Dan Evans forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna due to calf injury | Tennis News
Britain’s Dan Evans was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna after suffering what appeared to be a serious calf injury on Tuesday. Evans, who was looking comfortable when leading 4-1 in the first set, pulled up after suffering a sharp pain in the back of his leg. Despite seeking medical attention, the world…
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France’s Mohamed Haouas handed one-year prison term for domestic violence
Mohamed Haouas has been sentenced to a one year prison sentence for domestic violence A French court on Tuesday handed rugby international Mohamed Haouas a one-year prison sentence for domestic violence. Haouas, who plays as a prop for the Montpellier team in southern France, had been in police custody since Friday. L’Equipe newspaper and other…
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