Tag: Rio
Para-cyclists Neil and Lora Fachie and pilot have silver medals stolen at Track World Championships in Rio | Cycling News
British Cycling has confirmed three of its riders were robbed on the opening day of the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Neil and Lora Fachie, the double Paralympic champion husband and wife, also had their passports, cards and cash stolen in the Brazilian city. “We’re all OK, other than being shaken up,”…
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Sebastian Baez overwhelms Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open | Tennis News
Sebastian Baez defeated Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open. Qualifer Navone was in his first ATP Tour final after he beat British No 1, and reigning Rio Open champion, Cameron Norrie in their semi-final. But Baez dispatched him ruthlessly, winning 6-2 6-1. Image: Navone only enjoyed sporadic patches of success in…
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Cameron Norrie struggles with heat as Rio Open title defence ends with semi-final exit to Mariano Navone | Tennis News
Cameron Norrie’s Rio Open title defence is over with the British No 1 knocked out in the semi-finals by qualifier Mariano Navone after struggling with the Brazilian heat. Second seed Norrie, aiming to become the first man to win this tournament twice, lost 6-4 6-2 to his Argentine opponent, who will now face compatriot Sebastian Baez…
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Rio Open: Cameron Norrie beats home favourite Thiago Seyboth Wild to reach the semi-finals | Tennis News
Cameron Norrie sealed a semi-final spot at the Rio Open, continuing his title defence by seeing off Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild in front of his own fans. The British No 1 secured a 6-1 3-6 6-2 victory to head into the last four. Norrie will now face Argentina’s Mariano Navone on Saturday in the semi-final.…
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Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz retires from tournament due to ankle injury | Tennis News
World number two Carlos Alcaraz retired from the Rio Open on Tuesday after suffering a right ankle injury early in his opening match against Brazilian Thiago Monteiro. Alcaraz, the top seed in the singles draw, was facing Brazilian wild card Thiago Monteiro in the first round. During the first game, Alcaraz returned a serve and…
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Alex Eala loses in quarterfinals of W40 Palma Del Rio – rezal404
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala. –RAFA NADAL TWITTER MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala’s run in the W40 Palma Del Rio came to a screeching halt after falling to Russia’s Valeria Savinykh, 6-4, 6-2, in the quarterfinal in Spain on Saturday (Manila time). The loss came after the Filipino tennis ace turned into an impressive win in the…
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