Tag: Madrid
Mbappe is at the centre of WC’s biggest paradox. An awkward reality lurks behind his greatness
For France at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe has not been able to stop scoring. For Real Madrid, he has not always been able...
‘Never seen that before’: French Open controversy erupts as teen stuns rival before handshake snub
Mirra Andreeva was so focused she could “see the hairs on the ball” as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to race...
‘Nothing I can do’: Stars in tears before fresh swipe at rivals; villain bristles over French Open reality
Alexander Zverev insisted he’s just focused on his upcoming semi-final rather than being the favourite to win a first major after he laid down...
‘Horrendous six weeks’: Aussie tennis nightmare over despite world No.1 tussle in Paris scorcher
On another scorcher in Paris, Australian Daria Kasatkina tested but ultimately fell short against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a spirited second set on...
Devastated Demon pondering next step as golden chance slips away in ‘gut wrenching’ collapse
Alex de Minaur leaves France disillusioned with his approach to tennis and bereft at letting a golden opportunity at Roland Garros go begging after...
Aussie prodigy given tennis’ most brutal lesson; Demon’s impressive start — French Open wrap
When it comes to an education in tennis, there can be no better school than going up against a champion on their favourite stadium...