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Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tennis

“My behavior on the court was unacceptable” : Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms split with father as coach

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“My behavior on the court was unacceptable” : Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms split with father as coach Stefanos Tsitsipas has confirmed his split with his father Apostolos as his coach. This decision comes on the back of a surprising second round defeat at the hands of Kei Nishikori in Montreal. The Greek tennis star lashed out at his father publicly after his defeat to the Japanese. Stefanos Tsitsipas took to social media to confirm his split with his father. He also stated that his behavior on the court was completely unacceptable, as he let his emotions get the better of him. The Greek tennis star has been having a torrid year on the tour, as he also lost in the second round of Wimbledon last month. “I’ve already been complaining to my coach about it for the last four to five days,” Tsitsipas had said after his defeat in the second round in Montreal. “That was also the reason why I had a confrontation with him during the match, I’m not used to it. For me, an ATP Master 1000 match is an important match. I need and I deserve a coach that listens to me and hears my feedback as a player. My father hasn’t been very smart or very good at handling those situations. It’s not the first time he has done that. I’m really disappointed in him,” he added. Stefanos Tsitsipas is now scheduled to compete at the Cincinnati Masters, before the final Grand Slam of the year kicks off at the Flushing Meadows by the end of his month. Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms split with father Stefanos Tsitsipas penned down a message on his social media for his behavior on the court during his loss to Kei Nishikori in Montreal. He also thanked his father for his valuable contribution as his coach since the childhood days. However, the Greek also announced that he would no longer be coached by his father. Stefanos Tsitsipas has not announced his new coach yet, as he revealed that his father will still be travelling with him for tournaments. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my collaboration with my father as a coach has come to an end. I prefer to keep my father in his role as a father, and only as a father. Philosophy teaches us that wisdom comes through understanding our limits and acknowledging our mistakes. In my case, I realised that I was wrong to talk to my father the way I did,” wrote Tsitsipas. “Tennis is not just a match, a hit or a performance of a few seconds. It is a long journey full of emotions, pressure and expectations,” he added. “My behaviour on the court was unacceptable, and I feel disappointed that I got to a point where I showed a dark side of myself. When I feel disrespected, judged, or emotionally attacked, I tend to lose control of what comes out of my mouth, which goes against my values ​​as a human being. I lost control and could not see clearly in front of me,” added the Greek. “My father has been trying for the last few years to train me, raise me the right way and provide me with knowledge and wisdom, both on and off the field. I thank him for that.“ “I thank him for the sacrifices, pain and suffering he has endured to make this endeavour a success. From now on, his role will remain within the confines of the father role, and that alone. My father will continue to travel with me and be there to support me and provide assistance off the field, as I have always wanted.“ Stefanos Tsitsipas is seeded ninth in Cincinnati, as he opens his campaign against Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round. This could prove to be a challenging first round encounter for the ninth seed, as the German is pretty capable of staging an upset. Also Read: “He is the man to beat at the US Open” : Former coach says Novak Djokovic will not stop after Olympic gold

Stephen Curry
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“Chef Curry with a vintage Chef Curry game” : LeBron James waxes lyrical on Stephen Curry after USA book a spot in the gold medal match faceoff

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Chef Curry with a vintage Chef Curry game” : LeBron James waxes lyrical on Stephen Curry after USA book a spot in the gold medal match faceoff LeBron James heaped praise on his teammate Stephen Curry as he delivered an outstanding performance against Serbia in the semifinals of the Olympic Games. Team USA marched into the finals, where they will face the hosts France. On the other hand, Serbia will face Germany in the bronze medal playoff. Team USA left it too late against Serbia in the semifinals. The reigning champions were trailing by almost 10 points going into the fourth quarter. However, their class and experience showed in the final couple of minutes, as they prevailed in a highly tense encounter. Eventually, Team USA won 95-91, courtesy of a 36-pointer game from Stephen Curry. LeBron James praised his teammate, and stated that he had reserved his best for this fixture. “Kudos to Serbia, but we came through. Chef Curry with a vintage Chef Curry game. Joel was big time for us. And we needed it, we needed it,” James said. Stephen Curry makes it count against Serbia Stephen Curry scored the first 17 of the 20 points scored by Team USA in the semifinals. The reigning champions are the might favorites to claim the gold, given their star-studded lineup. Stephen Curry’s tally of 36 points was the most for any United States player in a knockout match in Basketball. It was a great opportunity for Embiid as well, who stepped up under pressure against Serbia. He scored 19 points, and four rebounds. LeBron James himself had a stellar outing, as he became the first player to record multiple triple-doubles at the Summer Games. USA have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, and will look to add another gold to their tally when they face off against hosts France on Saturday. Also Read: Horrible scenes as France and Argentina football quarterfinals ends in a heavy altercation as hosts go through

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Swimming at 2024 Summer Olympics: A look at the overall medal tally as USA manage to pip Australia to continue dominance in the pool

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Swimming at 2024 Summer Olympics: A look at the overall medal tally as USA manage to pip Australia to continue dominance in the pool Team USA managed to assert their dominance on the pool at the 2024 Summer Olympics, as they bagged the most number of medals in this discipline. They finished at the top of the medal standings, with eight gold medals, followed by Australia at seven gold medals. This comes despite the fact that Team USA lost out on several gold medals in the pool in Paris, as they managed to accumulate as many as 13 silver medals, and seven bronze medals to take their total tally to 28 medals. Australia managed to win a cumulative of 18 medals, as they took several medals off their rivals USA. France emerged as a surprise in the top three, as Leon Marchand’s four gold medals helped them take their total tally to seven medals. Canada managed to win three gold medals, whereas, China rounded off the top five with two gold medals, and a total of 12 medals. At the Tokyo Olympics, Team USA finished at the to with 11 gold medals, and an overall tally of 30 medals. Australia finished in second once again with nine gold medals, and a cumulative tally of 21 medals. Great Britain among the biggest losers in the pool; Leon Marchand inspires France to four gold medals Great Britain claimed as many as four gold medals in the pool last time around. However, this time they could manage just a single gold medal. This came in the 4*200 m freestyle relay, as they pipped United States and Australia to clinch gold. Leon Marchand set four Olympic records on his way to winning four gold medals, as he lit up the Summer Games in his own backyard. Things have not gone according to plan for Team USA as well, as they lost out on several gold medals this time around. USA also lost out in the 4*100 m freestyle relay, an event which they have dominated since decades. However, the USA Women made no mistake in the same event, claiming the gold medal, and also setting a world record. The United States have finished first in the swimming medal tally since the 1988 Summer Olympics, where they were beaten by East Germany. Other nations have started catching up to USA over the past couple of years, as the powerhouse of swimming is no longer able to win over a dozen gold medals at the Olympics. Also Read: Horrible scenes as France and Argentina football quarterfinals ends in a heavy altercation as hosts go through

France vs Argentina
Football

Horrible scenes as France and Argentina football quarterfinals ends in a heavy altercation as hosts go through

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Horrible scenes as France and Argentina football quarterfinals ends in a heavy altercation as hosts go through France defeated Argentina as the hosts progressed into the semifinals of the 2024 Summer Games. This victory meant a lot to the French players, and the fans as the team avenged their defeat from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals. The hosts won by a slender margin of 1-0. After almost 12 minutes of added time, there was a heavy altercation between the two teams. Several players from both teams got involved, as their altercation seemed to have continued going into the tunnel. This meant that France were unable to celebrate their victory with the fans, as they seemed to have rushed into the tunnel. However, they came back to the field just a couple of minutes to celebrate this moment with their fans. This is a massive win for the hosts, as they are now just two wins away from a gold medal. France progress into the semifinals after nervy win Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header from a corner was the only goal scored in the match. The Crystal Palace striker rose the occasion to give hosts the lead, which they held until the final whistle. They now face Egypt in the semifinals, who defeated Paraguay in the quarterfinals. The huge fight which broke out between the French and Argentinian players will surely be investigated. Enzo Millot has been shown a red card due to his involvement in the entire scenario. The second semifinal will feature Spain and Morocco. The latter defeated Spain in the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and as such, a revenge could be on the cards. France are still the favorites in the tournament, given that they have a tremendous support, and are playing in front of their home fans. Also Read: “114 points”! If we do that, we win the league for sure: ” Mikel Arteta on what Arsenal can do to topple Manchester City

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“As soon as I landed vault, I was like, ‘Definitely were’ going to do this” : Simone Biles

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“As soon as I landed vault, I was like, ‘Definitely were’ going to do this” : Simone Biles Simone Biles and Team USA claimed their fourth ever gold in the Women’s Team in Gymnastics at the Summer Games. Simone Biles led her country as they regained their gold medal. This is some redemption for the American gymnast who had to withdraw midway through the finals of the same event in Tokyo. Simone Biles faced ‘twisties’ at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. To put it into context, twisties is a mental condition when a gymnast feels that they cannot move mid air because of the extreme pressure. The American withdrew from the team event in Tokyo, although they did manage to clinch the silver medal. She also withdrew from a couple of final events, before coming back a week later to win a bronze medal. However, for Simone Biles and Team USA in Paris, it was a flawless performance. Simone Biles stated that as soon as she landed the vault, she was confident of winning the gold medal. She now becomes the most decorated American gymnast of all-time, winning eight medals with more events to follow. “After I finished vault, I was relieved. I was like, ‘Phew!’ because at least no flashbacks or anything. I did feel a lot of relief. As soon as I landed vault, I was like, ‘Definitely were’ going to do this,” she said, as quoted by the Olympic website. Simon Biles inspires Team USA to reclaim gold medal in team event Simon Biles stated that the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal feels pretty special, given the fact that they were not the clear favorites. She believes that in 2016, they were the favorites to win the gold medal, which they eventually did. The American also stated that in Paris, she is among the more experienced gymnasts, while in Rio, she was relatively a newbie. “I think in 2016, we were destined to win gold, everybody kind of already said we were going to win gold. Now that I’m much older and we have so much more experience, we’re out here really having fun and enjoying what we’re doing,” she said. “It just felt a little bit different [tonight]. It was super exciting, we had fun, we enjoyed each other’s time out there, and we just did our gymnastics,” she added. There are also several individual events where Simone Biles will be competing for medals. She will look to end her Olympic campaign with double digit medals, and extend her supremacy as America’s greatest gymnast. Also Read: Huge drama in Judo as Sweden’s Tara Babulfath is controversially disqualified after a take down

Tennis

“You don’t win doubles just by being a name” : Carlos Alcaraz on the pressure of winning a gold medal at Paris Olympics

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“You don’t win doubles just by being a name” : Carlos Alcaraz on the pressure of winning a gold medal at Paris Olympics The dream team of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have stormed into the quarterfinals of the Doubles event at the Paris Olympics. The Spanish team defeated the Dutch pair of Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in the second round via a final set tiebreaker. Carlos Alcaraz stated that just by being big names in the world of singles tennis does not guarantee you a medal in the Doubles events. The Spaniard, who is currently the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion stated that there are certainly expectations from the Spanish pair to go on and win a gold medal. Rafael Nadal has already claimed a gold medal in the Doubles event back in 2016, when he won it alongside Marc Lopez in Rio. “People obviously want us to win gold in doubles, but that’s normal. We try not to think too much about it, about the pressure or that we have the obligation to do it… Obviously, you don’t win doubles just by being a name, so anything can happen,” said Alcaraz. “We have been getting along well” : Rafael Nadal on his partnership with Carlos Alcaraz Rafael Nadal revealed that his partnership with Carlos Alcaraz was going pretty well currently. The veteran stated that none of them play Doubles regularly, hence catching up to the pros could pose a challenge as the tournament progresses. “We have been getting along well, today more than the other day. Neither of us play too many doubles, so as the days go by we are improving, although the risk is always there when you play against established doubles players,” Rafael Nadal told Eurosport. Carlos Alcaraz also reached the quarterfinals of the Men’s Singles event, as he defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the third round on Wednesday. The Spaniard is the certain favorite to claim the gold medal in the absence of world number one Jannik Sinner. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal was knocked out in the second round by his long time rival and top seed Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Also Read: “The fact that I am not the bookmakers’ favorite is just a motivation for me” : Novak Djokovic ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Toto Wolff
Formula 1

“I’ve always seen a driver’s departure as a new opportunity for the team” : Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes exit

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“I’ve always seen a driver’s departure as a new opportunity for the team” : Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes exit Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff remains optimistic despite the departure of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton next season. The Briton announced earlier this season that he would join Ferrari after the end of the 2024 season, after spending over a decade at Mercedes. Toto Wolff believes that every departure brings about a fresh opportunity, which he hopes is the case this time around. Lewis Hamilton won six titles whilst his time at the Silver Arrows, winning all of them in his first eight seasons here. Mercedes remain one of the only four teams to finalize their pairing for the 2025 season, as they are yet to decide as to who would race alongside George Russell. Toto Wolff revealed that F1 prodigy Kimi Antonelli is their first choice option, but they are also scanning the market currently. “I’ve always seen a driver’s departure as a new opportunity for the team. Change is good and you have to embrace it,” Wolff told Autosport Wereld. “The criteria for our next driver is simple: we want the best driver available and, at the moment, my first option is Kimi Antonelli,” he added. Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen joining Mercedes in the near future is unlikely Toto Wolff has expressed his desire to sign three-time world champion and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. The Austrian boss accepts that signing him for the 2025 season might sound a little too ambitious, however, they will not give up on him just yet. Carlos Sainz was another name rumored to join Mercedes earlier. However, Toto Wolff clarified that they are not looking to sign the Spaniard. “At the moment, my first option is Kimi. An alternative scenario is of course Verstappen, but atm that doesn’t seem realistic” “I will continue to observe the market. I am not sure how things will evolve further at Red Bull,” Wolff said. All is not well in the Mercedes garage at the moment as Red Bull have been caught up by rivals this season. Max Verstappen has not claimed a race win in the last four races heading to the summer break, despite leading the championship. Moreover, war of words between the Dutchman’s father Jos Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner raises several eyebrows. Also Read: “That’s not my problem either” : Max Verstappen responds to Lewis Hamilton’s ‘act like a world champion’ claim

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South Korea creates history in Archery; wins 10th consecutive gold medal in Women’s Team Event

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South Korea creates history in Archery; wins 10th consecutive gold medal in Women’s Team Event South Korea have scripted history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as they have claimed their tenth successive gold medal in the Women’s Team event. Since 1988, the Asian Giants are unbeaten in this event, as they clinched yet another gold medal. However, the journey to the gold medal was as difficult as it could get. The South Korean archers were pushed to the limit by Netherlands in the semifinals, and by China in the finals. They won both the matches in the shoot-off after scores were level after four sets. The South Korean trio of Lim Si-Hyeon, Nam Su-Hyeon and Jeon Hun-young won the final shoot-off against China. They won the first two sets, however, China came back to level the scores to push the match into the decisive shootoff. South Korea women’s team wins 10th consecutive gold medal South Korea have dominated the sport of archery at the Summer Olympics for decades now. Next up, the men will be action tomorrow, as they finished as the top seeds in the qualifying round. As usual, they have received a bye into the quarterfinals. The South Korean trio will be spotted in action once again in a couple of days in the Singles event. It was a brave decision by the South Korean Archery Federation to send three inexperienced archers in the women’s team event. All three archers made their Olympics debut in Paris, and by the looks of things, it surely would not be their last. Also Read: Huge drama in Judo as Sweden’s Tara Babulfath is controversially disqualified after a take down

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic
Tennis

“Who say that’s last dance?” Rafael Nadal says potential battle with Novak Djokovic won’t be the last

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“Who say that’s last dance?” Rafael Nadal says potential battle with Novak Djokovic won’t be the last Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are on a potential collision course at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two great rivals could face off in the second round in Paris, if the Spaniard manages to defeat Marton Fucsovics in his first round clash. Top seed and world number two, Novak Djokovic was asked about his opinion on this potential matchup a couple of days earlier. The Serbian stated that the fans could expect fireworks just like the old times, as he believes this could be their one last dance together. However, Rafael Nadal has hinted at continuing to compete beyond this year, as he stated that this might not be the last time he faces Novak Djokovic. The veteran combined with Carlos Alcaraz in the Men’s Doubles event on Saturday, as they progressed into the last 16. “Who say that’s last dance?,” said Nadal. There were also injury concerns for Rafael Nadal heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Spaniard made a last minute decision to compete in the Singles event, as his initial comments suggested that he would only focus on the Doubles event. “Playing him is like finals, in any tournament” : Novak Djokovic on facing Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic stated that he was excited to face Rafael Nadal in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Serbian believes that facing the Spaniard at ant stage of the tournament was like a final. He is also aware of Rafael Nadal’s exploits in Paris, given that he has won 14 French Open titles. “If we get to face each other, it’s going to be possibly the last time we’re going to face each other on a big stage. So I’m sure that people would enjoy it. I’m looking forward to it, and I’ll be ready for that matchup,” said Djokovic, as quoted by ESPN. “Playing him is like finals, in any tournament,” Djokovic said. “Particularly here, knowing what he has achieved and what he’s done for our sport, but particularly here at Roland Garros, his record speaks for itself,” he added. Novak Djokovic is chasing an elusive gold medal in the Singles event at the Summer Olympics. This is the only accolade which is missing from the Serbian’s long list of achievements. The 24-time Grand Slam Champion started his campaign by defeating Matthew Ebden in straight sets in the first round. Also Read: “The fact that I am not the bookmakers’ favorite is just a motivation for me” : Novak Djokovic ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Tara Babulfath
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Huge drama in Judo as Sweden’s Tara Babulfath is controversially disqualified after a take down

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Huge drama in Judo as Sweden’s Tara Babulfath is controversially disqualified after a take down The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway, as several events have started taking place across the city. Among one of the sports to have commenced on the opening day of the Summer Games is Judo. And yes, the first day of this sport involved several controversial calls. Swedish judoka Tara Babulfath was disqualified in the semifinals of her weight category after taking three warnings. However, the manner of the final warning stirred huge drama, as this was right after Tara managed a take down of her Japanese opponent. Tara Babulfath defeated Italian judoka Assunta Scutto in the quarterfinals, who also happened to be the top seed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A controversial and a questionable call from the referee meant that she could not progress for the gold medal bout. Tara Babulfath bows out in the semifinals after surprising call from the referee Tara Babulfath loosened her grip, and attacked her opponent Tsunoda Natsumi which brought about the takedown. However, the referee felt that there was a pause between the time she loosened her grip, and attacked the opponent which led to her third warning. However, by the looks of things, Tara Babulfath was the more attacking judoka in the semifinals, and as such, the decision from the referee was surprising. The 18-year-old Swede is competing at her first ever Olympics, and won three bouts to reach the semifinals. Tara Babulfath managed to claim the bronze medal, as she defeated Abiba Abuzhakynova in the bronze medal playoff. The Kazakh judoka was injured during the bout, as her knee was heavily tapped. Both judokas collected two warnings each, before Tara Baubulfath clinched the match winning move.

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