Source: BBC Sport
Security & Justice
Israel Army Says Hit Over 100 'Terror Targets' in Lebanon in Past Day
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it struck more than 100 "terror targets" in Lebanon over the past day and had "eliminated" two Hezbollah commanders at the weekend.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Soldiers in Two Days, Army Reports
Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Soldiers in Two Days, Army Reports
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Opinion
Flying Above the Bombs, a Lebanese Airline Becomes an Unlikely National Hero
It used to be like almost any other national carrier, fielding gripes about flight delays, ticket prices and bad food.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Berri's Exclusive Control Over Ceasefire Talks: A Threat to National Interests?
As U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues his shuttle diplomacy between Tel Aviv and Beirut, aiming to broker a ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanese political sources are increasingly calling for transparency in the negotiations. With the possibility of a ceasefire agreement looming, many are demanding that the Lebanese public be made aware of the terms being discussed behind closed doors, especially given the high stakes for Lebanon’s future and security.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Sports
Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ecuador's Angulo, 22, Dies a Month After Car Crash
Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash, his club has announced.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Monday 27 May 2024 10:22:08
Nadal Sets Aside Retirement Talk to Face Zverev
Rafael Nadal returns to action at his favorite tournament on Monday - but he faces his trickiest French Open opener for many years.
The Spanish great, a record 14-time champion at Roland Garros, faces fourth seed Alexander Zverev at about 14:00 BST.
It had seemed like this would be the 37-year-old's final French Open appearance but he said earlier this week he would not "close the door" on extending his career.
Consequently, a planned farewell ceremony has been scrapped by tournament organizers.
Women's top seed and three-time champion Iga Swiatek is also in action as she looks to continue her recent Roland Garros dominance.
Meanwhile, British number one Cameron Norrie begins his tournament against Pavel Kotov, while Harriet Dart takes on Linda Noskova.
Nadal has won the French Open more than any other major, with his most recent victory coming in 2022.
Given his success at Roland Garros, tournament organizers are keen to mark his final appearance.
Nadal was widely believed to be retiring at the end of the season, but French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says Nadal told her he is yet to make up his mind.
She said: "As you can imagine, we had something planned for him.
"He wants to leave the door open for him maybe to come back next year as a player. So we're not going to push him obviously to do anything.
"It's his decision when he wants to have a proper ceremony. So we're not going to do it this year."
Injuries have hampered Nadal in recent years and he returns to Paris ranked 275th.
Despite his past success, it is a tough first round for him against Italian Open champion Zverev, who many expect to challenge for the title.
British duo look to make the second week for the first time
History suggests that Norrie should get through his opening match.
He has reached the third round at Roland Garros for the past two years but is yet to go further.
British number two Dart begins against Czech 27th seed Noskova, looking to win a game in the main draw of the French Open for the first time.
She has had a difficult start to the year - the 27-year-old contracted food poisoning on her way to Australia and has since had to contend with a number of small injuries.
She put that behind her to reach her first WTA Tour semi-finals in February, losing to former world number one Karolina Pliskova at the Transylvania Open.
"This year’s been challenging," she said.
“I have goals to be top 50 by the end of the year. I just need to keep working on my game and the results will take care of themselves."
Swiatek begins bid to defend title
Poland's Swiatek, 22, begins her bid for a fourth French Open title in five years against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean.
She heads into the tournament in fine form, after securing back-to-back titles in Madrid and Rome this year.
Swiatek boasts an impressive French Open record, having won 28 of her 30 matches there.
She is bidding to become the first woman to win three consecutive Roland Garros titles since Justine Henin, in 2007.
