Rafael Nadal needs a break from the practice courts, according to his uncle Toni Nadal. Photo: AP According to Rafael Nadal’s uncle and trainer, Toni Nadal, he has nothing to fear and nothing to lose as he prepares for the US Open. The Spaniard became the first reigning French Open champion to bow out in the first round at Wimbledon since Gustavo Kuerten in 1997 after being … [Read more...] about Rafa will bounce back, says Toni Nadal
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Stricker puts spouse above British Open
Nicki and Steve Stricker. Photo: Getty Images It very rarely happens that a professional athlete puts a spouse above a sporting event or match, but Steve Stricker has announced that he will skip the British Open next week to spend time with his wife. Stricker and wife Nicki will be celebrating 20 years of marriage, and the Golf Channel’s Ryan Lavner landed the scoop that the … [Read more...] about Stricker puts spouse above British Open
Gauteng hosts junior tennis tournaments
Tennis. Photo: Wikipedia Gauteng will serve a feast of international junior tennis when Johannesburg and Pretoria host two International Tennis Federation (ITF) tennis tournaments next week. The first of the back to back tournaments, The Wanderers ITF will start on Wednesday, July 17, with the finals scheduled for Sunday, July 21, and will be played at The Wanderers Tennis Club … [Read more...] about Gauteng hosts junior tennis tournaments
India still in number-one ODI position
MS Dhoni is India’s last recognised batsman in the centre after the collapse during the run-chase. Photo: AFP Defending ICC Cricket World Cup champion India has held on to its position as the number-one ranked ODI side after the yearly update of the Reliance ICC ODI Rankings Table was announced on Friday. The annual update was released after the tri-series in the West Indies, … [Read more...] about India still in number-one ODI position
Contador may have a chance for Mercury Sprint
Charles Laird is not exceptionally excited about what chances Contador has to win in the Grade 1 Mercury Sprint over 1 200 m at Clairwood on Saturday, but he did give him a place shout. Supreme! Contador (Piere Strydom) is back to his best as he wins the Gr1 Golden Horse Sprint. Photo: Sporting Post The form of the three-year-old Var gelding’s Grade 1 Golden Horse Casino Sprint … [Read more...] about Contador may have a chance for Mercury Sprint
