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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Thrilling weekend of tennis as Sligo hosts West of Ireland tournament with 200 competitors
This Tennis Ireland Tour 500 event, one of the oldest and most celebrated tournaments in Irish tennis, drew close to 200 players from across Ireland, as well as international entrants from Britain, Spain, and Ukraine. Over 230 matches were played across four sections, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The atmosphere was electric, with sunshine, high-quality tennis, and delicious food adding to the vibrant buzz around the grounds. Behind the scenes, Sligo Tennis Club's dedicated committee worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless and hospitable experience, with Club Captain Alice McNassor expertly leading the team. But it was the homegrown Sligo talent that truly stole the spotlight, making appearances in finals and semi-finals across all grades. Hilary Kilcawley was crowned Ladies A Champion, defeating Orla Malone from Cavan in straight sets (6–1, 6–2). The two have clashed several times before, but this time Kilcawley rose to the occasion with a commanding performance. On the men's side, Mark Borizqn claimed the Men's A title, displaying incredible skill and determination throughout the tournament. In the Men's A Doubles, Sligo's Glenn Norman and Castlebar's Jan Frydech dazzled with an exceptional performance, ultimately lifting the trophy after a gripping final. The Mixed Doubles A event was won by dynamic duo Marina Swann and Graham Watt, who overpowered Bernice Clarke and Stephan King with Swann's deadly serve-and-volley play and Watt's powerful groundstrokes. Aisling Burke and Louise McGirl earned their maiden Ladies Doubles Grade 2 title, cruising to victory in a dominant performance. Their teamwork and consistency made for a well-deserved and memorable win. Seán Crowdle celebrated his first West of Ireland title, taking home the Men's Singles Grade 6 cup. His game continues to grow, and he proved a worthy winner with a confident showing. In the Ladies Doubles A final, Sarah Clarke and Susan Hopcraft were narrowly defeated by the experienced team of Nikki Hawks and Donna McSorely, even Clarke's lethal backhand volleys couldn't tip the balance. Rhonda Carty and Sinéad Gallagher also fought valiantly in their Women's Doubles Grade 6 final, eventually losing to a strong Mullingar pair. This year's tournament held special meaning, as a new event and trophy were dedicated to the memory of beloved club member and committee stalwart James Doyle (RIP), whose legacy lives on through the spirit of the competition. Many Sligo players made deep runs into the tournament, bringing their best to the court and doing their club proud. Next year marks the 40th anniversary of 'The West,' and it's already shaping up to be a spectacular celebration. Sligo Tennis Club is not only home to tennis but also offers squash, badminton, and pickleball. Coaching is available in all sports for every age and level, and the club is always welcoming new members. For more information, contact Club Manager Derek at 085 885 1179.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Kyrgios set to return to French Open
Tennis: Nick Kyrgios is set to play in the French Open for the first time in eight years, alongside Aussie Jordan Thompson in the doubles.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coco Gauff Admits Alexandra Eala ‘Slid In' to Her DM at Italian Open
One of the brighter, happier tales from the Italian Open was shared by Coco Gauff regarding how she ended up playing doubles with rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala—and all because of a direct message. 'She slid in my DMs and asked me to play. And I was like, Sure. Why not?' Gauff grinned as she spoke about the spontaneous and cool manner in which the two were matched up for the WTA 1000 Rome tournament. Advertisement Gauff, a doubles and singles Grand Slam winner, conceded she had not previously met Eala before the tournament. "We did not know each other at all, really," she responded. "Before in Madrid, I said 'hi' to her for the first time." Gauff added. "I just hoped she would be nice," she joked, before adding hastily, "and of course she's such a nice person." Coco Gauff (USA) waves to the crowd after her match against Maria Sakkari © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Gauff also praised Eala's credentials on the doubles court, referring to her impressive junior record. 'She's a killer in doubles—two junior slams, and probably future ones too,' she said. 'I'm super happy to play with her.' 19-year-old Eala has been on the watchlist of everyone after being one of the brightest young stars in the sport, and her pairing with Gauff is another promising move in her young career. The Rome pair provides a chance to improve, play, and enjoy oneself—a respite from an otherwise high-stakes season. Advertisement As their new supporters watch on this unlikely couple play, their humble origins are a reminder that some of the greatest pairings do not emerge from an era of great scheming, but from a plain message and love for the game. As the video suggests they seem to be having a great time playing doubles together and we hope we get to see more of them.
United News of India
08-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra pairs claim doubles gold
Rajgir, May 8 (UNI) P.B. Abhinand and M.R. Balamurugan of Tamil Nadu overcame an early setback to clinch the Boys' Doubles gold medal at the Under-18 Khelo India Youth Games on Day 3 here on Thursday. Despite dropping the opening game and trailing 5-8 in the third, the top-seeded duo showed remarkable grit and composure to turn the match around, eventually defeating Assam's Priyanuj Bhattacharyya and Divyaj Rajkhowa Roy 3-1 in a tense final at Hall No. 1. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra's Kavya Bhatt and Divyanshi Bhowmick produced a clinical display to secure the Girls' Doubles gold. In an imperious form throughout the tournament, the pair dispatched West Bengal's Subhankrita Datta and Avisha Karmakar 3-0 to cap a dominant campaign. In the bronze medal playoff, Atherva Gupta and Sarthak Arya of Delhi staged a spirited comeback after a tense tussle against Kushal Chopda and Sharveya Samant of Maharashtra. The Delhi duo initially held a comfortable 6-2 lead, only to see their opponents claw back and level the score at 6-6. However, Gupta and Arya held their nerve when it mattered most, capitalising on crucial errors from the Maharashtra pair, who squandered three game points that could have tilted the third game in their favour. Ultimately, the Delhi boys sealed a 3-1 victory to claim the bronze. In the girls' final, Maharashtra's Kavya Bhatt and Divyanshi Bhowmick delivered a commanding performance to capture the gold, defeating West Bengal's Subhankrita Datta and Avisha Karmakar in straight games. Despite the Bengal pair's impressive semifinal upset of the top-seeded Tamil Nadu duo M. Hansini and Ananya Muralidharan, they struggled to maintain that momentum against the clever left-and-right combination of Kavya and Divyanshi. The West Bengal paddlers briefly threatened in a closely fought second game but failed to close it out, allowing the Maharashtra pair to maintain control and clinch the title. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu pair of Hansini and Ananya, who had enjoyed a bye in the quarterfinals but faltered in the semifinals, regained some ground in the bronze medal playoff. The duo overcame Suhani Mahajan and Avani Tripathi of Uttar Pradesh with a composed display. Though the UP pair mounted a spirited challenge, pushing the second game into extra points, the Tamil Nadu girls' consistency proved decisive as they wrapped up the match in straight games to secure a podium finish. UNI PC BM
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I can't eat or sleep' – Wimbledon champion forced to pay back £100,000 in prize money after accepting 18-month ban
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Wimbledon champion has been forced to pay back around £100,000 in prize money after accepting a doping ban. The player won the Doubles at the All-England Club in 2022 and at the US Open last year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Former Wimbledon Doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months Credit: AP Max Purcell, 27, will be banned for 18 months - a 25 per cent reduction to the standard two-year ban which he received because of his 'full co-operation and information sharing'. Purcell received IV infusions of more than 500ml twice in December 2023 after falling ill in Bali. The limit under the World Anti-Doping Code and TADP (Tennis Anti-Doping Programme) is 100ml in a 12-hour period. However, according to Purcell, the ITIA did accept that the infusion over the limit was not intentional and its contents were Wada-approved, providing no performance-enhancing benefit. Purcell commented: 'It was 11 days prior to my first match of the season and was also administered at a 24/7 medical facility in a third world location after feeling unwell and fatigued from training,' And in a statement on Instagram, he wrote: 'This case has been going on for months, seriously affecting my quality of life. "From being unable to sleep and eat properly and refusing to be by myself, to developing nervous and anxious tics, which I still currently battle day to day. 'I couldn't sit and enjoy anything without the thought of the case and the endless possibilities of what sanction I would receive. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I'm so glad this is finally over for me and I can move on with my life.' The Aussie will now be banned from playing, coaching and attending any tennis events until June 11, 2026. Tennis star trapped in elevator as maintenance crew prise doors open after Spain and Portugal hit by huge blackout As he entered a voluntary provisional suspension in December, the rest of his ban has already been served. In February, US Open and Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month ban after being inadvertently contaminated with banned steroid clostebol by his physio Giacomo Naldi. He was initially cleared of any fault or wrongdoing by the ITIA before Wada appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. However, the Italian then reached a case resolution agreement with Wada, which saw him handed the ban.
