Section: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Halep roars back against Svitolina to reach semis
Former French Open runner-up Simona Halep staged a remarkable fightback and saved a match point to reach the semi-finals with a 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-0 win over Elina Svitolina yesterday.Romanian third seed Halep trailed by a set and 5-1 against the hard-hitting fifth seed but somehow dug herself out of a hole before storming to victory to set up a...
I was ashamed over Miami behaviour, says Halep
Simona Halep admitted yesterday she was “ashamed” that her on-court behaviour prompted respected coach Darren Cahill to call a temporary halt to their partnership. Australian Cahill quit in frustration at the Romanian’s negative demeanour after she surrendered winning positions to Britain’s Johanna Konta in Miami in March. Cahill...
Barshim ready for Oslo Diamond League
The world’s finest high jumpers will return to the Oslo Bislett Games for a showdown at the fifth leg of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League on June 15 as all three Rio 2016 Olympic Games medallists are confirmed to compete in the Norwegian capital.World and Olympic champion Derek Drouin heads the list of competitors. The Canadian, who has a...
It’s time to stop claims of Russian meddling: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a blistering attack yesterday on what he said were baseless accusations that Moscow was behind a hacking and influence campaign aimed at getting Donald Trump elected.“This useless and harmful chatter needs to stop,” the Kremlin strongman told Russia’s annual showcase economic forum in Saint...
Murray battles past Klizan to set up Del Potro blockbuster
World number one Andy Murray set up a French Open blockbuster against Juan Martin del Potro yesterday, the latest chapter in what has developed into an epic rivalry.Murray, the 2016 runner-up, reached the third round with a bruising 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win over Martin Klizan of Slovakia.Del Potro, playing in Paris for the first time in...
Putin hosts Modi at Russia economic forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Kremlin’s annual economic forum, as Moscow looks to burnish a fragile recovery despite tensions with the West.Modi and Putin met on the third leg of the Indian leader’s four-nation tour of Europe with the pair looking to bolster...
Putin hosts Modi at Russia’s economic showcase
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indian premier Narendra Modi on Thursday on the sidelines of the Kremlin’s annual economic forum, as Moscow looks to burnish a fragile recovery despite tensions with the West. Modi and Putin met on the third leg of the Indian leader’s four-nation tour of Europe with the pair looking to bolster...
Sri Lankan in ‘bomb’ drama just released from psychiatric care
A Sri Lankan man who tried to enter an airline cockpit with what he said was a bomb, before terrified passengers managed to overpower him, had just been released from psychiatric care when he boarded the plane, Australian police said Thursday. Those on board the Malaysian Airlines flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur said they feared for their...
Muguruza survives scare as Nadal, Djokovic march on
French Open title rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 32 yesterday, while women’s defending champion Garbine Muguruza survived a second-round scare.Nadal outclassed Dutchman Robin Haase 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 49 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier to continue his quest for an incredible 10th Roland Garros...
‘Russian firms line up for Moscow listings’
Seven big Russian companies are in advanced talks with the Moscow Exchange about listing their shares, the exchange’s CEO says, highlighting corporate Russia’s preference for listing at home amid sanctions and a standoff with the West.Russian companies previously flocked to the likes of the London and New York bourses to bolster their...
