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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm genuinely sorry' – Nick Kyrgios to MISS Wimbledon after suffering injury setback following two years of hell
He has previously spoken about potential retirement NICK-ED OFF 'I'm genuinely sorry' – Nick Kyrgios to MISS Wimbledon after suffering injury setback following two years of hell Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICK KYRGIOS has issued an apology to tennis fans after confirming he will MISS Wimbledon this summer. The Aussie ace has suffered injury issues over the last two years following his 2022 final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Nick Kyrgios will not play at Wimbledon Credit: Getty Kyrgios, 30, won his first singles match since 2022 at the Miami Open in March. However, he then pulled out of the French Open with a knee injury. He was scheduled to feature in the tournament in the men's doubles along with fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson.. Kyrgios has now revealed he has suffered another setback and will not appear at Wimbledon this year. In his announcement on Instagram for his 4.1million followers, he apologised to them. He wrote: "I've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately, I won't make it back for grass season this year. "I know how much you've been looking forward to seeing me out there and I'm genuinely sorry to disappoint. "This is just a bump in the road though and I'm already working hard to get back stronger than ever. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Thank you for all your continued support - it means everything to me. See you soon." Wimbledon is scheduled to start later this month on June 30. Nick Kyrgios breaks down in tears on court as tennis badboy forced to retire with future in doubt Kyrgios still showed up at the French Open in a new role as he worked as a commentator. He previously spoke about the prospect of being forced into an early retirement from tennis. He said: "I don't want to speak it into existence [retirement]. "but I strongly believe I've done the work for my wrist to hold up. "I'm towards the later stages of my career, for sure. "I think with this injury, win or lose, it's just a bonus being out there."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm genuinely sorry' – Nick Kyrgios to MISS Wimbledon after suffering injury setback following two years of hell
NICK KYRGIOS has issued an apology to tennis fans after confirming he will MISS Wimbledon this summer. The Aussie ace has suffered injury issues over the last two years following his 2022 final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Advertisement 1 Nick Kyrgios will not play at Wimbledon Credit: Getty However, he then pulled out of the French Open with a knee injury. He was scheduled to feature in the tournament in the men's doubles along with fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson.. Kyrgios has now revealed he has suffered another setback and will not appear at Wimbledon this year. Advertisement In his announcement on Instagram for his 4.1million followers, he apologised to them. He wrote: "I've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately, I won't make it back for grass season this year. "I know how much you've been looking forward to seeing me out there and I'm genuinely sorry to disappoint. "This is just a bump in the road though and I'm already working hard to get back stronger than ever. Advertisement Most read in Sport Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Thank you for all your continued support - it means everything to me. See you soon." Wimbledon is scheduled to start later this month on June 30. Nick Kyrgios breaks down in tears on court as tennis badboy forced to retire with future in doubt Kyrgios still showed up at the French Open in a new role Advertisement He previously spoke about the prospect of being forced into an early retirement from tennis. He said: "I don't want to speak it into existence [retirement]. "but I strongly believe I've done the work for my wrist to hold up. "I'm towards the later stages of my career, for sure. Advertisement "I think with this injury, win or lose, it's just a bonus being out there."
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fans gobsmacked by price of pint at Premier League Darts final and are instead left ‘chugging water'
DARTS fans have been left gobsmacked over the price of a pint at the Premier League Darts finale. Luke Humphries got payback over Luke Littler , beating the youngster in the final to avenge last year's defeat. 2 Fans were annoyed at the price of a pint at the Premier League finale Credit: Getty 2 There were big price hikes on a number of beers It was an action-packed night as Littler had earlier come from behind to beat Gerwyn Price before Humphries brushed Nathan Aspinall aside. However some punters were left unimpressed because of the sky-high price of alcoholic beverages. The cheapest beer on offer was a Budweiser, coming in at £9.25. Other pints were priced at £9.80, including Camden Pale Ale and Camden Hells Lager, which increased by 55p and 35p respectively on last year. READ MORE ON DARTS Fans were in uproar over the prices and made their feelings clear. One reacted saying: "£9.25 British pounds for a f***ing Budweiser, Games gone, hope there's a 9 darter to make up for it." Another added: "£9.50 for a pint of BUDWEISER at the O2 tonight. Turned back round and chugged my water." A third wrote: "The O2 is far too big for the Premier League Darts . Void of any true atmosphere, much like it is when there's a gig there. £9.80 a pint, too." Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Some darts fans were also left frustrated by the Premier League final format following Littler's defeat. Many argued it was Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals One wrote on X: "Fair play to Humphries and I'm glad he won, but I really don't see the point in playing a 16-week league phase for it to come down to one game." Another said: "Format isn't great. What's the point of dominating for 16 weeks, for it to come down to one night? [It] seems a bit forced, IMO."
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Michael van Gerwen announces split from wife Daphne and pulls out of upcoming tournaments at ‘difficult time'
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has split up with his wife Daphne. The darts star is set to withdraw from playing and will take a break as he deals with the personal issue. Advertisement 1 Michael van Gerwen has split with his wife Daphne Credit: Getty That means he will not take part in the Dutch Darts Championship this weekend - he was set to face Michael Mansell. Van Gerwen apologised to the fans he has disappointed with his decision to withdraw, but revealed he and Daphne are going through difficult times. He said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship. "As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments. Advertisement "I am sorry to disappoint my fans, but I trust that they will understand my decision. "We are going through difficult times and ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time." Van Gerwen, 36, and Daphne The pair have two children together, a daughter called Zoe, 7, and a son called Mike, 5. Advertisement Most read in Darts The Dutchman has had a difficult year on and off the oche, struggling with form and injury. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Abandoned UK stadium that hosted FA Cup 110 years ago to undergo £130million regeneration after it was left to rot
THE CRYSTAL PALACE National Sports Centre – the site of 21 FA Cup finals – is undergoing a £130million refurb and could host top-class athletics by the end of the decade. The iconic sports venue in South London , which includes an abandoned Olympic-standard swimming pool , has fallen into a state of disrepair over the past decade. 4 The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is set to undergo a major refurb Credit: FAULKNER DOWNES 4 A whopping £130million will be sunk into the venue, which has become aged Credit: FAULKNER DOWNES 4 The revamp could lead to the venue hosting top athletics by the end of the decade Credit: FAULKNER DOWNES The area had been left to rot, with PIGEON POO all over the indoor track, leaks in the roof and floodlights that were closed off on safety grounds. There had also been sightings of foxes and rats darting in-between the rusty old stands. Yet since the summer of 2023, work has begun to restore the arena back to its former glories, starting with long-overdue track repairs. And now 'new concept images' have been released by the Mayor of London that show the potential transformation of the outdoor athletics arena and the swimming facilities inside the Grade-II listed building – with a completion date of 2028. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS The hope is that future Diamond League meetings could be held there in front of a capacity crowd of 35,000. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged millions to improve the sporting facilities at the Sports Centre that opened in 1964 and is just two miles from Selhurst Park, home of FA Cup winners And building firm Morgan Sindall Construction have been appointed to deliver the Centre's improved design and build. A pre-construction period has started, which includes detailed applications for planning and listed building consent, with major works planned to commence in the second half of 2026. Most read in Sport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged millions of pounds to revamp the venue Credit: PA The redevelopment will include a complete rebuild of the structure of the swimming and diving pools and 'improved sporting facilities'. The location holds a special place in British sporting history – with 20 men's FA Cup finals, excluding replays, held on the same site between 1895 and 1914. How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup final It was also the historic venue for the first Women's FA Cup final in 1971, which was won by Southampton Ladies. It also hosted some of the greatest international athletics events in the UK – race in front of 15,000 people at the London Grand Prix just weeks before the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. And Steve Ovett, Seb Coe and Steve Cram are among the other track-and-field icons who have raced there. Khan said: 'Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is an historic and much-loved sporting and community facility where many UK sporting stars have started their careers and trained but which needs major investment and refurbishment. 'I'm committed to this once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the site which will secure its future for decades to come. 'With short-term improvements already delivered and Morgan Sindall Construction now appointed to deliver the design and build of the centre. "We look forward to working closely with partners and the local community to create an outstanding sporting venue as we work together to build a better, healthy London for all.'
