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Nikoloz Basilashvili: Georgian tennis star charged with assaulting ex-wife
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Monday, 25 May 2020 06:39
Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife.Basilashvili, 28, is accused by Neka Dorokashvili of attacking her in front of their five-year-old son.Basilashvili, ranked 27th in the world, denies all the allegations, saying that the truth will be proven in court.On Sunday, he was released on a 100,000 Georgian lari ($31,300; £25,700) bail by the…
French Open quiz: How well do you know Roland Garros?
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Sunday, 24 May 2020 02:16
Sharp terracotta clay courts, luscious backdrops of the Eiffel Tower, rows of pristine Parisians... the French Open is unmistakeable.This year's tournament, originally scheduled to run from 24 May to 7 June, has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.Wish you were in Paris watching tennis? We hear you. Let us transport you there (sort of) and test your knowledge of…
French Open 2020: 'Optimism' that tournament will take place in autumn
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Saturday, 23 May 2020 11:57
The French Open tournament director says there are grounds for optimism that the championships will be able to take place in the autumn.The Roland Garros main draw was due to get under way on Sunday but has been postponed until September.Guy Forget says he is not resigned to playing the tournament behind closed doors, and hopes to "welcome as many…
US Open behind closed doors could be iconic, says Dan Evans
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Saturday, 23 May 2020 06:06
A US Open staged behind closed doors could become iconic in years to come, British number one Dan Evans says.The US Tennis Association (USTA) is still hoping to stage the tournament in New York from 31 August.But given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the USTA is now exploring more seriously the option of proceeding without spectators. "Me, personally, I…
Naomi Osaka: Japanese tennis star becomes world's highest-paid female athlete
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Friday, 22 May 2020 10:23
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has become the world's highest-paid female athlete, displacing US rival Serena Williams at the top of the list.According to Forbes magazine, Osaka, 22, a two-time Grand Slam champion, made £30.7m in prize money and endorsements over the past 12 months.That was £1.15m more than the amount earned by 38-year-old Williams. Both shattered the previous single-year…
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