2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro is undergoing another operation on his right knee today – the fourth of an injury-disrupted career – but the talented Argentine remains hopeful that he’ll be fit to return at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, with a gold medal in sight. Continue reading
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Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu: I see a bright future, he can win more Slams
Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu has heaped praise on the Austrian, after an unforgettable year where the 27-year-old won his first Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows in September – having fallen short eight months earlier in his maiden hard-court final at the Australian Open. Critics believe this is just the start as he establishes his pedigree, a sentiment Massu agrees with. Continue reading
Worth the wait? Finally, Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce is just a week away now
After the bout was postponed, rescheduled and repackaged on multiple occasions over the last seven months, we’ll finally have a definitive conclusion as heavyweights Daniel Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) and Joe Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) collide next week. Naturally, there’s plenty at stake for both. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 2020 Tokyo Olympics suspended until summer of 2021
With the coronavirus outbreak spreading aggressively worldwide in recent weeks and worsening all the time, it seemed like a matter of when and not if this year’s Tokyo Olympics would be postponed. Continue reading
Max Whitlock interview: Memorable experiences, sporting heroes, dreams of Paris 2024 and more
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of interviewing five-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock about a variety of topics, including: boyhood heroes, nutrition, best moments, extra-curricular activities and life after competition. Being GB’s most successful gymnast of all-time, he had plenty of interesting things to share… Continue reading