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Carlos Alcaraz: Rising Star on the Olympic Horizon

Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 stint has been nothing short of spectacular, with the Spaniard bagging two Grand Slam titles and an Indian Wells Masters title, setting the stage for his much-anticipated debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old has displayed unwavering determination that has marked him as one of the sport’s brightest young stars with an already impressive record of four major titles, all on different surfaces. How will he fare on the prestigious Olympic stage?

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Crafty and Unyielding: Yulia Putintseva on the Rise?

Yulia Putintseva stunned the crowd when she took down World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the third round of Wimbledon. She entered the match as the underdog but played with the confidence of a seasoned champion. She was tactical, crafty and ever-adapting, capitalising on Swiatek’s unforced errors.

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Hamilton’s Historic Ninth Win at Silverstone: A Long-Awaited Triumph

Sir Lewis Hamilton has broken the record for the most race wins at a single circuit, clinching his ninth victory at Silverstone in front of his home crowd. His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke on the radio after crossing the chequered flag, searching for the words to encapsulate what this moment meant to him.

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Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws From Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawm from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. The two-time Grand Slam champion had told the press on media day, “We’re doing everything we can with my team to make sure I’ll be able to play my first match here.” She admitted that she was “not 100% ready,” and later withdrew before her first match against Emina Bektas.

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Taylor Fritz Strives to Reclaim No. 1 American Spot At Wimbledon

As we approach the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz strives to reclaim his position as the No.1 American. Despite an impressive 2024 season, Fritz was recently pipped by compatriot Tommy Paul, who clinched the top American spot after his victory at Queen’s Club.

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When the Whistle Blows: The Racial Prejudices in English Sports Coverage

The general English press has been notorious for scapegoating their athletes of colour. English when they win. Children of immigrants when they lose. After England’s loss against Iceland in a friendly, Bukayo Saka, who was substituted in the 65th minute of the match, was on the sharp end of this, with one of the headlines even reading “Black Ice.”

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Grigor Dimitrov Back in Top 10: A Resurgence of Form

Grigor Dimitrov has started his Queen’s Club campaign strong, defeating Adrian Mannarino in the Round of 32, a win that is just the latest chapter in a remarkable comeback story that has seen the Bulgarian climb back to the top 10 in the rankings.

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Liberty Global Becomes Majority Owner of Formula E

In a significant move for Formula E, Liberty Global Ltd. has announced the acquisition of shares from Warner Bros. Discovery. This elevates Liberty Global’s ownership to 65%, granting it controlling interest in the all-electric racing series.

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Rising Star Mirra Andreeva Makes Her Mark at the French Open

Rising star Mirra Andreeva stunned the crowd in Paris, knocking out World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to secure her place in her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal. In their two previous meetings, Andreeva was comfortably beaten by the Belarusian, both at the Madrid Open and both, most importantly, on clay.

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Mirra Andreeva’s Journey to the French Open Quarterfinals

As the red clay beckons its competitors for the final time this season, a Russian rising star, Mirra Andreeva, aims to solidify her place on one of tennis’s grandest stages. The women’s tour has had this prodigal talent grace it since 2022, and now, at a mere 17 years old, she is through to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament.

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Taylor Fritz Poised for a Breakthrough at the French Open

As the world tunes into the second Grand Slam of the year, an American on Tour fights to hold onto the prestigious No. 1 American spot. Taylor Fritz is currently No. 12 in the world, and he has a determined Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton breathing down his neck for that No.1 American spot.

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Can French Star Gael Monfils Shine on Home Clay?

A 37-year-old Gael Monfils is ranked #37 in the world—-a feat that not many can emulate at that age. The likes of Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Fabio Fognini, and Richard Gasquet are outside the Top 50.

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Leclerc’s Redemption: Victory in Monaco

Finally, after years of trials, Charles Leclerc took victory in Monaco! A victory that felt so out of reach for so long for the Monegasque. Monaco has been a particularly arduous circuit for the hometown hero, not because he is incapable of an incredible drive, but because it has been plagued with DNFs, a DNS, strategy errors and missed opportunities.

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Daniil Medvedev’s Clay Conundrum: Can He Conquer Roland-Garros?

As clay season comes to an end with Roland-Garros, none may be happier than Daniil Medvedev. The Russian has previously expressed his contempt for clay. For example, at last year’s French Open, after his shocking exit in Round 1 against Thiago Seyboth Wild. He said, “Today, because [of the] wind, dry court, I had a mouthful of clay since probably the third game of the match, and I don’t like it.”

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Rising Star: Kimi Antonelli’s Road to F1

Ascontenders vie for the remaining Mercedes seat, a name floats around the paddock. Kimi Antonelli. The 17-year-old Mercedes junior has been linked to the seat since the announcement of seven-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton’s departure from the team.

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McLaren’s Magician: Lando Norris, Grand Prix Winner

Several podiums, several attempts at a win, and now finally a victory. Lando Norris, the young McLaren magician, claimed his first-ever victory in Formula 1 at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. A win that went beyond crossing the checkered flag first—a testimony to his growth, his maturity, his resilience, and his relentless pursuit of excellence.

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Tsitsipas Triumphs: A Monaco Masterclass

Insunny Monte-Carlo, where the azure waters shimmer just beyond the arena’s edge, one of the first of the clay season tournaments unfolded. The final match of the Monte-Carlo Masters was a stage for the dominant performance of World №12 Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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