For Djokovic (34), it was already his seventeenth consecutive victory against Nishikori, against whom he lost at the US Open in 2014. Since then, the current world number 56, collapsed due to injuries, is no longer available against the twenty-time grand slam champion. This summer it was 6-2 6-0 for the Serbian at the Tokyo Olympics, who ultimately missed out …
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Newbie Van de Zandschulp stays sober after US Open triumph
The tennis player Botic van de Zandschulp remained sober after his great triumph in the fourth round of the US Open. “You are now the third qualifier in US Open history to advance to the quarter-finals,” said the glorious debutant shortly after his relentless victory by the field service interviewer. There was an applause standing ovation in the Louis Armstrong …
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For Koolhof and Rojer, ranked tenth, this is their third Grand Slam tournament as a couple. They also reached the third round at Roland Garros, as they found themselves stranded in the first round at Wimbledon. Earlier this year, they both played with a different partner at the Australian Open. Koolhof, 32, reached the final of the US Open last …
Read More »Netherlands close Paralympic Games in fifth place in medal standings
With 25 gold, 17 silver and 17 bronze, the Netherlands finished in fifth place in the medal standings, where the amount of gold makes the difference. China was by far the best performer with 96 gold, 60 silver and 51 bronze. Great Britain, the United States and Russian athletes followed, who were not allowed to participate as Russia but as …
Read More »It will happen soon in Tokyo: Hassan for gold, get started in track cycling
The program in Tokyo: – Athletics 2h-4.55am: Men’s hammer throw qualification 1500m women round 1 Sifan Hassan Men’s long jump final 200m women round 1 Dafne Schippers + Jamile Samuel Women’s 100m hurdles final with Nadine Visser 12h00-15h00: Women’s pole vault qualification Women’s 200m semi-final with Dafne Schippers + Jamile Samuel Women’s disc final Men’s 400m semi-final with Liemarvin Bonevacia …
Read More »Koolhof and Rojer in the third round of the US Open in doubles; Djokovic beats Nishikori | Tennis
For Koolhof and Rojer, ranked tenth, this is their third Grand Slam tournament as a couple. They also reached the third round at Roland Garros, as they found themselves stranded in the first round at Wimbledon. Earlier this year, they both played with a different partner at the Australian Open. Koolhof, 32, reached the final of the US Open last …
Read More »Gold wheelchair basketball players, silver for wheelchair tennis player Tom Egberink | sport
In the group stage, the “Orange Lions” lost 45-38 to the Chinese, who led 12-9 in the final after the first quarter. Then, the team of national coach Gertjan van der Linden took control of the game: 12-2, 12-6 and 17-11. Bo Kramer had an important part in the victory with fifteen points and Jitske Visser took twelve points. After …
Read More »Greek track piece for Djokovic: “I didn’t feel well at all” | sport
Greece’s Tallon track failed to surprise the US Open in their second-round match against Novak Djokovic. The Dutchman, world number 121, had to settle for seven games against the 20-time Grand Slam champion. He became 6-2 6-3 6-2 for the world number 1 in one hour and 39 minutes. From the start, the Greek track held firm in the huge …
Read More »Van Vleuten error: “She must draw strength from it”
British newspaper The Guardian calls it one of the biggest misconceptions in Olympic cycling and according to New Zealand newspaper New Zealand Herald it is the biggest Olympic mistake in history. She takes it a little easier on her own. She told RTL Nieuws that she is still proud of her Olympic medal. However, this miss will remain in the …
Read More »Dos and don’ts in vaccinatiewervingsfilmpjes
To encourage young people to be vaccinated, Australia has released a very striking film. But not everyone could appreciate it. This explains Ruben Cusell from the creative agency Wefilm. Dos and don’ts in vaccinatiewervingsfilmpjes “Australia is only 15% vaccinated, but they have launched a campaign to call on young people to get vaccinated. They are very scared. You hear a …
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