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Jul
10
2021
By The African Mirror
Barty ends Australia’s long wait for Wimbledon women’s title

Barty ends Australia’s long wait for Wimbledon women’s title

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WORLD number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final. The 25-year-old Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, emulated her idol Evonne Goolagong who claimed the second of her All England Club titles in 1980. "I hope I made Evonne proud," Barty said on court after the trophy presentation. "This is incredible." Ten years after winning the girls' singles title at Wimbledon as a 15-year-old, Barty came into Saturday's final having won five…
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Jul
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Verstappen earns maiden grand slam in Austria

Verstappen earns maiden grand slam in Austria

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MAX Verstappen sealed a dominant end to Formula One’s first triple-header of the 2021 season, extending his lead over championship Lewis Hamilton to 32-points.  The Dutch driver took victory in the Austrian Grand Prix after leading every lap in the race, starting on pole, and taking the fastest lap. Reigning world champion Hamilton slumped to a fourth-place finish with car damage after taking too much kerb on turn 10. Verstappen led into the first corner and soon stretched out his lead to five seconds as a battle ensued behind his Red Bull. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez, in his 200th race,…
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Jun
01
2021
By The African Mirror
Djokovic sympathises with Osaka, but says media is important

Djokovic sympathises with Osaka, but says media is important

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JULIEN PRETOT NOVAK Djokovic said he understood Naomi Osaka's decision to boycott post-match press conferences, which he thinks could feel outdated for a player of the Japanese's age. The Serbian, who eased into the second round at Roland Garros, also expressed sympathy for the 23-year-old Osaka, who revealed she had been suffering from depression. Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday after being fined $15,000 by the tournament referee and threatened with exclusion from Roland Garros and future majors for declining to face the media after her first-round match on Sunday. "The Grand Slams are protecting themselves and their…
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