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News.com.au
16 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Bernard Tomic back inside the world's top 200, Alex De Minaur thrives in Canada
Bernard Tomic is back in the world's top 200 despite losing the final of a Challenger event in the US and has jumped ahead of a raft of compatriots as his career resurgence continues. It's the former world No.17's highest ranking since 2020 and drew applause from Nick Kyrgios, who posted on social media that it brought a 'smile to my face' when Tomic reached the final of the Lexington Open. Tomic, 32, playing his first Challenger Tour final since October 2024, lost in three sets to American Zachary Svajda, but making the decider helped Tomic jump 27 places to 184 in the world, just behind injured fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis at 178. Tomic registered his first ATP tour win since 2021 at the Mallorca Open in Spain before Wimbledon, and his rankings surge opens the door for US Open qualifying. Zach’s got six ðŸ–�ï¸�â˜�ï¸� Svajda outlasts Tomic in a gritty final in Lexington for his sixth career Challenger title! ðŸ�† #ATPChallenger | @usta — ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) August 3, 2025 While Tomic continues to push towards the top 150, fellow Aussie Alex de Minaur lifted himself to No.7 on the live ATP rankings as he surged into the quarter-finals at the Canadian Open, joining last year's winner, and countryman, Alexei Popyrin in the final eight. On the back of his title in Washington last week, de Minaur outlasted seventh-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 6-2 4-6 6-4 in their round-of-16 clash in Toronto. 'It was never going to be easy, and Frances has the ability to turn the switch on whenever he wants, so it is always very tricky to put him away,'' de Minaur said after the match. 'I think I battled him, myself and the conditions, and I am happy to sneak away with the win today.'
Sydney Morning Herald
an hour ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Bulldogs complain to NRL after Tigers flip fans the ‘Arab middle finger'
The Canterbury Bulldogs have raised issue with the behaviour of some Wests Tigers players to the NRL after an emotional afternoon at CommBank Stadium on Sunday. The Bulldogs have asked the NRL integrity unit to look into the behaviour of a number of Tigers players following their last try to Samuela Fainu, after they gave Canterbury the Arab equivalent of the middle finger. The NRL is aware of the situation. The gesture, which is widely known as 'khawd' or 'khod' in the Arab community, is given by lowering the middle finger and pointing it in the direction of another person. The term 'khwad' means 'take that' in Arabic however, in some contexts, it has an offensive meaning similar to 'flipping the bird'. The Bulldogs have a large Arab fan base and club officials have been inundated by complaints by disrespected members and fans since the incident took place in the latter stages of the game. Tigers backrower Samuela Fainu signalled the gesture to the fans after scoring the match-sealing try in front of the Canterbury faithful. His brother Latu Fainu and Brent Naden also joined in. It was followed by former Bulldogs player Naden posting a video on social media after the game with the same gesture while saying 'f—ing dogs'. Naden later deleted the post and closed down his account. The Tigers have a large contingent of Lebanese players including man-of-the-match Adam Doueihi, prop Alex Twal and youngster Tony Sukkar. Sukkar was in the huddle during the celebration but did not use the gesture. Bulldogs bosses declined to comment but confirmed that the club has been dealing with angry supporters since the incident.
The Age
an hour ago
- The Age
Bulldogs complain to NRL after Tigers flip fans the ‘Arab middle finger'
The Canterbury Bulldogs have raised issue with the behaviour of some Wests Tigers players to the NRL after an emotional afternoon at CommBank Stadium on Sunday. The Bulldogs have asked the NRL integrity unit to look into the behaviour of a number of Tigers players following their last try to Samuela Fainu, after they gave Canterbury the Arab equivalent of the middle finger. The NRL is aware of the situation. The gesture, which is widely known as 'khawd' or 'khod' in the Arab community, is given by lowering the middle finger and pointing it in the direction of another person. The term 'khwad' means 'take that' in Arabic however, in some contexts, it has an offensive meaning similar to 'flipping the bird'. The Bulldogs have a large Arab fan base and club officials have been inundated by complaints by disrespected members and fans since the incident took place in the latter stages of the game. Tigers backrower Samuela Fainu signalled the gesture to the fans after scoring the match-sealing try in front of the Canterbury faithful. His brother Latu Fainu and Brent Naden also joined in. It was followed by former Bulldogs player Naden posting a video on social media after the game with the same gesture while saying 'f—ing dogs'. Naden later deleted the post and closed down his account. The Tigers have a large contingent of Lebanese players including man-of-the-match Adam Doueihi, prop Alex Twal and youngster Tony Sukkar. Sukkar was in the huddle during the celebration but did not use the gesture. Bulldogs bosses declined to comment but confirmed that the club has been dealing with angry supporters since the incident.
