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Spain’s players celebrate their victory at the end of the UEFA 2020 round of 16 match against Croatia and Spain at the in on Monday. (AFP) Much-maligned Morata the hero for Spain in Croatian 5-3 thriller

Spain’s forward Mikel Oiarzabal (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their fifth goal against Croa- tia at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Monday. (AFP)

feel justified for both that and tively after he inexplicably forward and were rewarded the introduction of Torres for missed ’s 20th minute in added time when Pasalic . pass which left the 18-year-old glanced in a left-wing cross. Morata missed an early credited with the longest own “We fought until the very chance and had another disal- goal in Euro history. end, but they scored from al- lowed for offside but with the It was the ninth own goal most every chance and deserv- Spain’s forward Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 against Croatia at the game in the balance he fired of the tournament, matching edly won,” Osric told HRT. Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Monday. (AFP) high beyond Dominik Liva- the total of all own goals at Kramaric had the goal at kovic for what turned out to previous finals. his mercy early in extra-time DPA 100th minute to lash a high atoned for his first goal error be the winner with his second Spain had started the bet- but Simon saved brilliantly. Copenhagen shot into the net to tilt the tie by saving from Andrej Kra- Scoreline goal of the tournament. ter until their misfortune and “Unfortunately, we didn’t in Spain’s favour and Mikel maric but Morata and Oyar- Spain 5 (Pablo Torres had set up Azpili- levelled when Livakovic could manage to score then,” said Alvaro Morata answered Oyarzabal settled matters just zabal made no mistake to earn Sarabia 38’, Cesar cueta to head Spain’s second only parry a shot from Jose Osric. “If we had, who knows his critics in the best possi- three minutes later. the three-time continental from six yards with a fine cross Gaya and Sarabia netted the how the game would have end- ble manner on Monday with Spain had been comfortably champions a date with the lat- Azpilicueta 57’, from the left and appeared on rebound with a deflection. ed? But we need to look ahead a crucial extra-time goal as on course for victory in regula- er winner of v Switzer- 76’, the right to score when a quick Sarabia could have put and look to the future.” Morata Spain triumphed 5-3 over Cro- tion as goals from Pablo Sara- land in Friday’s St Petersburg Alvaro Morata 100’, free-kick from Pau Torres Spain in front but couldn’t and then Oyarzabal, from an- atia in a classic Euro 2020 last bia, Cesar Azpilicueta and Fer- quarter-final. caught Croatia sleeping. connect properly at the back- other Olmo cross, were not as 16 encounter on Monday. ran Torres overturned a comical “At this point in the tour- 103’) bt Croatia 3 That goal came just after post before Azpilicueta and profligate and Spain reached Morata, on loan at Juven- long-distance own goal from nament any team hat gets Croatia had a spell of pressure Torres did strike. their first quarter-final since tus, had received substantial teen sensation Pedri which had through to the quarter-final (Pedri 20’ (OG), in search of an equalizer but Luka Modric, quiet 2012 as the first team to score abuse and threats on social given Croatia the lead. has deserved it and will be a Mario Orsic 85’, Ante Rebic, who replaced the throughout and substituted in five in consecutive Euro games media for his attacking per- Mislav Orsic scrambled a good side,” said Spain captain Mario Pasalic coronavirus-infected Ivan Peri- the 113th, finally made a deci- after concluding Group E 5-0 formances as Spain struggled second for Croatia in 85 and . 90+2’) sic, mis-hit from the corner of sive move when he cut in from over Slovakia. to impose themselves on the then crossed for Mario Pasalic “We’re a tough side to the box and Josko Gvardiol was the right and Orsic bundled And it could even have ben competition. to head a 92nd minute equalizer beat and hopefully that’s the denied at close-range by Simon. the ball over the line, just, to six as Olmo hit the post in the But he coolly collected for 3-3 which forced extra-time. case in the next game as well.” the much-criticized Alvaro The keeper would have set up a frantic finale. 120th with exhausted Croatia ’s deep cross in the Spain keeper Unai Simon Spain coach kept Morata in his eleven and will been relieved to react posi- Croatia threw everything unable to resist.

Quick read Nine own goals at Euro 2020 is as many as at all previous editions Pedri’s own goal in Spain’s 5-3 victory against Croatia in the last 16 on Monday was the ninth overall at Euro 2020. Injured Halep withdraws from Olympics Barcelona’s Dembele That matches the number of own goals previously scored at all previous Euro finals.( DPA) out for four months All own goal scorers at the : : Simona Halep on Monday became the latest high-profile after knee surgery 16.06.1976 semi-final Anton Ondrus (Czechoslovakia) player to withdraw from the Olympics as she continues to battle a 18.06.1996 group phase Ljuboslav Penev (Bulgaria) calf injury. The Romanian was hoping to go for gold in Tokyo next Berlin: Barcelona will be 25.06.2000 quarter-final Dejan Govedarica (Serbia) month but will not recover in time having also missed the French without Ousmane Dembele for 17.06.2004 group phase Igor Tudor (Croatia) Open and Wimbledon because of the injury she sustained at last four months as the forward 30.06.2004 semi-final Jorge Andrade (Portugal) month’s Masters. has undergone knee surgery. 15.06.2012 group phase Glen Johnson (England) She follows Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal in pulling out of the The Spanish top side said in 13.06.2016 group phase Ciaran Clark (Ireland) rearranged Games. Monday that Dembele was 18.06.2016 group phase Birkir Saevarsson (Iceland) The two-time Grand Dlam champion said on Twitter: “Nothing brings operated in Turku, Finland, on 25.06.2016 last 16 Gareth McAuley (N. Ireland) me more pride than representing , but sadly the recovery “a dislocated distal tendon in 11.06.2021 group phase Merih Demiral (Turkey) from my calf injury requires more time and I have made the deci- the femoral biceps of his right 14.06.2021 group phase Wojciech Szczesny () sion to withdraw from the Olympic Games this summer. knee.” Dembele, 24, suffered 15.06.2021 group phase () “After the disappointment of missing the and Wimble- the injury playing for France 19.06.2021 group phase Ruben Dias (Portugal) don, having to skip the Olympics is incredibly tough to digest, but I against Hungary at Euro 2020 19.06.2021 group phase Raphael Guerreiro (Portugal) am determined to come back stronger. last week. The forward played 21.06.2021 group phase Lukas Hradecky (Finland) “I will be watching and cheering on the Romanian athletes from 44 matches in all competitions 23.06.2021 group phase Martin Dubravka (Slovakia) Spain’s forward Pedri conceced an own goal in the home.” (dpa) for Barca last season. (DPA) 23.06.2021 group phase Juraj Kucka (Slovakia) EURO 2020 Group E match against Croatia at the 28.06.2021 last 16 pedri (Spain) Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Monday. (AFP) Sports Tuesday, June 29, 2021 13

Quick read GERMANY FLY OFF TO LONDON FOR ENGLAND CLASH AT WEMBLEY

Ronaldo: Portugal Today’s Matches will ‘come back stronger’ : Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said his side “will come back stronger” after the defending champions were eliminated from Euro 2020 by Belgium in the round of 16 on Sunday. “The fans supported us tireless- ly from start to finish,” Ronaldo England vs Germany (7pm) wrote on Instagram on Monday. vs Ukraine (10pm) “It was not possible to achieve what we set out to do, but we thank you deeply. We are proud of our journey and we gave everything to defend this title.” Portugal were defeated 1-0 by Belgium. Ronaldo, who scored five goals in the tournament, missed the opportunity of taking sole possession of the interna- tional scoring world record after equalling Iranian Ali Daei’s 109 goals. But with 14 goals at Euro tournaments, Ronaldo is the competition’s overall top scorer. Portugal prime minister Anto- nio Costa offered some words of consolation. “The fight and the effort were not enough to get to the next round, but they have once again honoured the colours of Portugal,” the head of government wrote on Twitter. Germany’s players and staff board a plane on the tarmac of Nuremberg Airport, on Monday, as they travel to the on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 match against England, to be played at Wembley The disappointment was all over Stadium in London on Tuesday. (AFP) the Portuguse media. “The qual- ification hit the post. The team fought until the last second. The stars cried in the dressing room,” paper Jornal de Noticias wrote. “We will always have England’s Southgate mulls including . Of the European champi- ons it remains now only a beau- tiful memory,” sports newspaper A Bola wrote in reference to the Euro 2016, when Portugal secured the title in the French isolated Mount and Chilwell in squad capital after beating the hosts 1-0 after extra-time in the final. DPA own, so very difficult situation Babbel also thinks history will London firstly for the two boys. repeat itself. Alan Shearer “You come to a major tour- gave England an early lead Italy hope Serie A and Ben nament, you want to be a part that day with knowledge can help Chilwell again trained away of everything and they’ve had equalizing. them mute Lukaku from the main group on Mon- to isolate through this period, Babbel said: “My bet is 1-1 day as they prepare to leave which is of course difficult for after extra-time. And then we Berlin: Italy hope their local isolation just before England’s anybody. triumph on penalties.” knowledge of Belgium star Euro 2020 clash with Germany. “And for us we’ve just got Tuesday’s game is again Romelu Lukaku will give them ’s men to make that decision as we at Wembley, although the an edge against the striker are taking on Die Mannschaft progress.” stadium has been completely when the teams meet in Friday’s in Tuesday’s eagerly-anticipat- rebuilt since. Indeed, the last Euro 2020 quarter-final. ed last-16 clash at Wembley. ‘Time for Sane to deliver’ game at the old Wembley in “We all know him very well, The Three Lions boss has Leroy Sane must start deliv- 2000 saw Germany beat Eng- perhaps that will help us,” no fresh concerns to contend ering having worked his way land 1-0 in their last competi- Matteo essinaP said with heading into the game back to full fitness after seri- tive visit to London in a World Monday at Italy’s training camp but a decision needs to be tak- ous injury, Bayern ’s Cup qualifier. in Florence. Lukaku played en on the availability of Mount sporting director has said as Juergen Klinsmann, who a brilliant domestic season and Chilwell. criticism grows about the Ger- missed the 96 semi through for Inter Milan and struck 24 The pair are completing many winger’s contributions. injury, thinks England will be Serie A goals as the Nerazzurri the final hours of isolation Sane struggled in the 2-2 missing a trick if they don’t claimed a first title in a decade. having come into contact with draw with Hungary at the Eu- play Borussia “He can force his way alone Chelsea team-mate Billy Gil- ros and is expected to make winger Jadon Sancho. against two or three players, mour, who tested positive for way for fit-again Thomas “Everyone in Germany supports the team well and has coronavirus, after the Europe- Mueller in the last 16 clash is surprised Jadon Sancho improved hugely technically,” an Championship group game against England. England’s coach Gareth Southgate (3L) leads a training session of his team at St George’s Park in has not had more game-time Pessina said of the power- against Scotland. The 25-year-old, who Burton-on-Trent on Sunday ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 clash against Germany. (AFP) for England at Euro 2020 ful 28-year-old forward who Asked if he can realistically signed for Bayern last year - but they don’t want to see has scored three goals in the consider them for Tuesday from Manchester City, had a performer and help carry the Germany will win on newspaper on Monday. that change on Tuesday. tournament. Atalanta’s Pessina given they only leave isolation similarly frustrating campaign team,” Hasan Salihamidzic penalties: Andreas Moeller Moeller scored the sud- “It is Sancho that Germany said he hoped Belgium’s Kevin at midnight, England boss for the champions. told Monday’s Kicker maga- Andreas Moeller, who scored den death shoot-out winner would fear at Wembley - if he De Bruyne recovers in time to Southgate told ITV: “Well, “Leroy had a one-year zine. the winning penalty against after current England coach plays. They know how good play after going off injured in that’s what we’ve got to take injury break after his cru- “The year of stabilization is England in the semi-finals of Gareth Southgate had his he is,” he told the BBC. Sunday’s 1-0 last 16 win over into account, really. ciate ligament rupture. over. I have great confidence Euro 96, believes Tuesday’s effort saved by current Ger- “Part of what makes this title holders Portugal. “He has “There’s not only the train- “In his first season with us, in him, even if he has a differ- last 16 clash between the pair many goalkeeping coach An- latest meeting super-exciting shown that he is one of the ing part of that but the psycho- he felt his way back, showed ent style than other players,” is going to go the same way. dreas Koepke. for everyone is that it is so best players in the world,” logical part of that as well, of his great talent and had some Salihamidzic added. “How- “It will again go to penal- Germany went on to lift close to call. I would put both said Pessina. (DPA) course. They’ve had to spend a good games. But now we ex- ever, he is also facing a year of ties. And we will win again,” the trophy in 1996 and Moe- team’s chances at 50-50 and lot of time in a room on their pect him to become a top truth.” the 53-year-old told the Bild ller’s then-team mate Markus it could go either way.” Sweden coach Andersson won’t underestimate Ukraine Sweden coach Janne Anders- son doesn’t necessarily see his team as favourites ahead of the Euro 2020 round of 16 against Ukraine on Tuesday. “I have to admit I don’t know the team too well, but every team that makes it to the last 16 deserves it. We have a lot of respect and we won’t under- estimate them,” Andersson said in on Monday. “They have some technically strong players,” said Anders- son, naming winger Andriy Yar- molenko among others. The Swedes are unbeaten at the Euros so far and reached the knock-out round as group win- ners ahead of favourites Spain. Ukraine, coached by their former star player Andriy Shevchenko, have progressed to the round of 16 for the first time in their third Euros appear- ance. The winner face England or Germany. Andersson con- firmed all players led by Emil Ukraine’s coach Andrey Shevchenko (R) leads a training session at in Glasgow on Monday, Sweden’s players take part in a training session at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Monday, on the eve of Forsberg are fit.(DPA) on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 match against Sweden. (AFP) their UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 match against Ukraine. (AFP) 14 Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Sports Shock & Awe: Tiafoe hands another early exit to Tsitsipas

American Sloane Stephens celebrates winning against Czech Petra Kvitova in the women’s singles first round match at Wimbledon in London on Monday. (AFP) Stephens soars to Kvitova upset WTA In all, Kvitova could not London find a way to hit through Ste- phens’ expert counterpunch- The most-anticipated open- ing: the left-hander racked ing round match of the Wim- up 20 unforced errors to just Frances Tiafoe of the US celebrates his win over Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men’s singles first Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece attends a press conference in the bledon women’s draw deliv- eight winners in the match, round match on the opening day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Club in Main Interview Room after losing to Frances Tiafoe in London ered the fortnight’s first major while the American totaled 12 London on Monday. Tiafoe won 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. (AFP) on Monday. (AFP) upset. winners and 14 unforced. Ste- In the lone first-round phens also landed 78 percent Agencies was closed, but Tiafoe raised fear. match between two former of her first servesand collected London it with a display of confi- In the first set he even champions in the a trio of aces. dent authority. Having won played what might end up as draw, 2017 US Open winner “It was tough first round, It’s been a rotten 15 days in I’m not even close to where I want to be (as a the Nottingham Challeng- the shot of The Champion- Sloane Stephens was compre- for sure. I felt that I do have the professional life of Ste- player). I’ve had a lot of great achievements but I er earlier this month and ships, recovering from a deli- hensive from start to finish to a kind of ability to win the fanos Tsitsipas, and no mis- reached the quarter-finals cious Tsitsipas lob by swatting defeat No.10 seed and two-time match. I just didn’t find the take. A couple of weekends haven’t even scratched the surface. I’m very capable at Queen’s, he had banked a forehand which somehow Wimbledon winner Petra Kvi- best for me today. It was really back, he surrendered a two- – obviously today showed it. Today was big. A guy of plenty of time on grass com- landed in. tova on Centre Court, 6-3, 6-4. tough. I just didn’t play the set advantage to Novak Djok- his level, he’s going to do a lot of great things, win a ing into this match – and it A nerve-jangling second Stephens was forced out best. I think that she played ovic in the final at Roland- showed equally that Tsitsi- set felt like the key chapter, of the lone grass-court event really solid. She was just bet- Garros; and on the opening ton of Grand Slams… but not today. pas’s last match on grass was as it seemed whoever took it she entered last week in Bad ter today,” Kvitova said. day of Wimbledon 2021 the Fraces Tiafoe after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas two years ago, when he also would have the momentum Homburg with a foot injury, “I have to say that she Greek crashed out to Ameri- lost in the first round here. to move on to the victory. At but showed no signs of rust served very well. I didn’t really ca’s Frances Tiafoe. That one, against Thom- 4-4 a zinger of a return earned nor injury over the course of know that she’s playing that Having never beaten a top this again – you guys are great. been much more motivated as Fabbiano, went the dis- Tiafoe a chance to break, and 77 minutes, improving her well on the grass, to be hon- five opponent in 11 previous From early on, you guys were than this. The bubble makes it tance, but against Tiafoe he a point later he was bellowing head-to-head record against est... She really surprised me attempts, Tiafoe splendidly really behind me. I was hav- really tiring week by week. could make no lasting im- his satisfaction when Tsitsipas Kvitova to 3-1. kind of. She didn’t miss at all, belied his world ranking of 56 ing fun with it and saw a ton of “It’s very difficult when pression, despite frequently overcooked a backhand off an- “I haven’t played on grass I would say. She was moving to shock the No.3 seed 6-4, smiles. I’m glad you enjoyed it, you know mentally you’re go- getting more first serves other deep return. in two years. This is my first very well. 6-4, 6-3 in just 122 minutes. because I definitely did. ing to go from one bubble, be- in, winning more points off In the third chapter Tia- match back. I think for me it “It was tough for me to get “That sounds pretty damn “I’m not even close to ing in that bubble two and a those first serves, and deliv- foe broke immediately, and was more of just executing to the final shots as well. My good!” the 23-year-old Tiafoe where I want to be (as a half weeks, maybe like close to ering more aces. although Tsitsipas made him my game. I knew I needed to game, which I love to open the told the BBC in his post-match player). I’ve had a lot of great a month. Just like two weeks Before the 2021 Champi- fightharder to hold his serve, serve well and return well,” court a little bit more. But I just on-court interview. achievements but I haven’t later you still have to undergo onships began, Tsitsipas put the American did just that. Stephens said after the match. couldn’t make it. I just felt like “This is definitely one of even scratched the surface. I’m the same procedure and the that Fabbiano defeat down to “I woke up this morning Broken in the first game little bit under pressure as well. my best performances. From very capable – obviously today same thing again. an absence of Plan B or C; but like, yeah, I’m beating Ste- of the match, Stephens never She played pretty long balls as start to finish it was pretty showed it. Today was big. A “It’s just not easy. But I those plans once more escaped fanos. It happened. These again lost serve and broke the well, very deep. It was a bit dif- clean. If you want to play guy of his level, he’s going to don’t want to put emphasis him against Tiafoe. He earned matches… it’s not I have to, Czech left-hander three times. ficult for me to find something. against the best in the world, do a lot of great things, win a to that too much. My oppo- break points, but could not it’s that I get to. I get to com- She later denied Kvitova With the nerves, and not really in the best atmosphere in the ton of Grand Slams… but not nent played significantly bet- convert them. pete against a guy 3, 4 in the an opportunity to climb back great movement from my side, world, this is what you train today.” ter than me. There wasn’t the By contrast Tiafoe largely world, whatever he is, No.1 into the match in the second it was just a bit difficult.” for and what it’s all about. Tsitsipas himself won- drive that I was hoping for. kept his cool in testing mo- Court at Wimbledon. These set by saving four break points Up next for Stephens, now “I live for these kind of mo- dered out loud if he should There wasn’t that same fight- ments, rolling his shoulders are honours. These aren’t in a crucial hold for 3-3, and ranked world No.73, is either ments. I love this, playing in have played a warm-up tour- ing spirit that I usually put out between points like a prize- chores”, Tiafoe said in his broke serve in Kvitova’s ensu- Great Britain’s Heather Wat- front of you guys. It feels un- nament, before adding: “There on the court.” fighter, utterly at ease and post-match press conference. ing service game to take a lead son or her compatriot, lucky believable to hear a crowd like have been times when I have The roof on No.1 Court approaching the net without (wimbledon.com) she’d never relinquish. loser Kristie Ahn.

Djokovic up and running Wimbledon Results (1st Round) Men’s Singles 7-6 (4). (4), 6-3, 6-3. Italy, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Ekaterina Alexandrova (32), , def. Laura Wang, China, 6-4, 6-2. (1), Serbia, def. Jack Draper, Roberto Bautista Agut (8), Spain, def. John Dominik Koepfer, Germany, def. Reilly Opelka Siegemund, Germany, 6-1, 6-3. Katie Boulter, Britain, def. Danielle Lao, United after Draper’s early ambush Britain, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Millman, Australia, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4). (27), United States, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-2. Women’s Singles Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove, , def. States, 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-4. Frances Tiafoe, United States, def. Stefanos Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Joao Sousa, Portugal, Karen Khachanov (25), Russia, def. Mackenzie Aryna Sabalenka (2), Belarus, def. Monica Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia, 6-3, 6-3. Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland, def. Veronika Tsitsipas (3), Greece, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2. McDonald, United States, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 Niculescu, Romania, 6-1, 6-4. Maria Camila Osorio Serrano, Colombia, def. Kudermetova (29), Russia, 3-6, 6-1, 11-9. “You know, walking on Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Yannick Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, def. (3). Garbine Muguruza (11), Spain, def. Fiona Anna Kalinskaya, Russia, 1-6, 6-0, 6-4. Iga Swiatek (7), Poland, def. Hsieh Su-wei, Wimbledon’s Centre Court for Hanfmann, Germany, 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (5). (19), Italy, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3. Vasek Pospisil, Canada, def. Roberto Carballes Ferro, France, 6-0, 6-1. Sloane Stephens, United States, def. Petra Taiwan, 6-4, 6-4. Miomir Kecmanovic, Serbia, def. Facundo Andrey Rublev (5), Russia, def. Federico Baena, Spain, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Lauren Davis, United States, def. Jodie Anna Kvitova (10), Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4. Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, def. Katie the first time, he has done ex- Bagnis, Argentina, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (1). Delbonis, Argentina, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. , Britain, def. Marco Cecchinato, Burrage, Britain, 6-2, 6-1. Danielle Collins, United States, def. Polona Volynets, United States, 6-4, 7-5. tremely well. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, def. Marcelo Denis Kudla, United States, def. Alejandro Italy, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. Madison Keys (23), United States, def. Katie Hercog, Slovenia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Elena Rybakina (18), Kazakhstan, def. Kristina “He carried himself very Tomas Barrios Vera, Chile, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, Davidovich Fokina (30), Spain, 5-7, 4-6, 7-6 Pedro Martinez, Spain, def. Stefano Travaglia, Swan, Britain, 6-3, 6-4. Sofia Kenin (4), United States, def. Xinyu Mladenovic, France, 6-4, 6-0. maturely on the court, he be- haved well, he backed himself, he believed that he could come back and I wish him all the best for the rest of his career.” Murray had offered some Merlier wins crash-ridden 3rd stage of Tour de France helpful advice over the week- end. He could remember eve- DPA participation in the 108th ry moment of the excitement Pontivy (France) Tour was ended by the inci- Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns and the stress of being the lo- dent with his team Lotto-Sou- against Britain’s Jack Draper in cal teenage hope and he was Belgian rider Tim Merlier dal saying he had fractured his the men’s singles first round of happy to share his knowledge. took the first Tour de France right collarbone. Wimbledon on Monday. (AFP) “Just to try to take it all in stage victory of his career on Three-time world cham- and don’t fear that moment,” Monday in a third day again pion Sagan should be able to Agencies he said on Saturday. overshadowed by crashes. continue, his Bora-hansgrohe London “Go out, just go for it, The 2018 winner Geraint team said, albeit with “a he- enjoy it.” Thomas hit the desk early and matoma and deep cut on his Novak Djokovic is safely into The first set was the stuff of took Tony Martin and Robert hip.” Merlier could raise a fist the second round at Wimble- dreams for the young man from Gesink with him in the crash, in triumph, however, as he don 2021. The Serbian needed Sutton. After 11 minutes, he both team-mates of top fa- crossed the line to give Team just two hours to win against was a break to the good while vourite Primoz Roglic of the Alpecin-Fenix a second suc- Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Djokovic was struggling to find Jumbo-Visma team. cessive win after Mathieu van but he was still given a stern his feet on the lush grass. Gesink was forced to retire der Poel claimed the yellow test by the debutant. On the women’s side, No.2 and Roglic’s hopes in the gen- jersey on Sunday. Draper is Britain’s No.7, seed Aryna Sabalenka kicked eral classification took another Van der Poel, the Dutch a 19-year-old just starting off the first Wimbledon in two blow when he and his remain- 26-year-old son of former out on his career and, after years with a 6-1, 6-4 rout of ing team-mates went down Tour stage winner Adri van the way he handled himself, qualifier Monica Niculescu in again later. der Poel and grandson of taking a set from the mighty one hour and 15 minutes. A hike back to the peleton French icon Raymond Pou- world No.1 and having the te- Also successfully navigat- followed for last year’s runner- lidor, the ‘eternal second’ to merity to press and challenge ing an unorthodox opponent up and they missed another whom he dedicated his own until the very last game, he has on No.1 Court was No.7 seed minor tumble up the road. stage victory. Team Lotto Soudal’s Caleb Ewan of Australia and Team Bora Hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan of Slovakia (rear C) set British hopes alight. Iga Swiatek, who got past Then, on the final sprint With Tuesday offering a fall behind Team Alpecin Fenix’ Tim Merlier of Belgium (left), Team Alpecin Fenix’ Jasper Philipsen of Bel- “He definitely deserves a Hsieh Su-Wei 6-4, 6-4 in one to the line after 182.9 kilome- 150.4km flat ride from Redon gium and Team Bahrain’s Sonny Colbrelli of Italy as they sprint to cross the finish line of the 3rd stage of the round of applause,” Djokovic hour and 15 minutes. tres from Lorient into Pon- to Fougeres, van der Poel can 108th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 182 km between Lorient and Pontivy, on Monday. (AFP) said. “He’s a youngster, only The 20-year-old was the tivy, Caleb Ewan’s front wheel expect at least one more day in 19; I hadn’t seen him play too Wimbledon junior champion slid out and he brought down yellow. He leads the classifica- Thomas, who will par- hind while Rogic is a further UAE Team Emirates so far much prior to Queen’s that in 2018, but lost in the first Peter Sagan with the former tion by 8 seconds from French ticularly feel his reported 28 seconds back. avoiding drama, he may feel he played pretty well – won round of her only previous coming off worse and requir- home hopeful Julian Alaphil- dislocated shoulder injured Defending champion his chances of retaining his a couple of matches against senior appearance in 2019 to ing lengthy treatment. lipe, the world champion who in his fall in Wednesday’s Tadej Pogacar is 39 seconds title are increasing as others high-ranked players. Viktorija Golubic. Australian sprinter Ewan’s won the opening stage. time trial, is 1:07 minutes be- off van der Poel but with his stumble. Sports Tuesday, June 29, 2021 15 McLaughlin smashes world 400m hurdles record clocking 51.90

Worldathletics considering earlier this month Eugene (Oregon) she set a collegiate record of 49.57 – faster than the win- As the 10-day US Olympic Tri- ning mark at the USA Trials. als closed on Sunday night in Mu ran a world-leading This file photo taken on September 4, 2020 shows Britain’s Mo Farah Eugene, Oregon, there was a 1:56.07 to win the 800m, celebrating after victory and a world record in the men’s one hour deep reservoir of young can- breaking her own North event at The Diamond League AG Memorial Van Damme athletics didates – none more so than American U20 record. World meeting at The in Brussels. (AFP) Sydney McLaughlin. The silver medallist Raevyn Rog- 21-year-old became the first ers was second in a PB of woman to break the 52-second 1:57.66 and US record-holder barrier in the 400m hurdles Ajee Wilson third in 1:58.39. I am not finished clocking 51.90. Not until late did Wilson over- “I definitely saw it com- take Michaela Meyer, who was yet: Mo Farah ing,” said Dalilah Muhammad, fourth in 1:58.55. the world and Olympic cham- In the men’s 1500m, Hock- pion. “She looked so good in er was in sixth place with about determined to end the rounds.” 150 metres left but used a clos- McLaughlin’s time broke ing rush to overtake Olympic the record of 52.16 set by Mu- champion Matthew Centrow- career on a high hammad at the World Ath- itz, 3:35.28 to 3:35.34. letics Championships Doha Yared Nuguse, 22, was DPA going to be as big as the Olym- 2019. McLaughlin, second in third in 3:36.19, overtak- London pics, I want to come back out that race in 52.23, pulled away ing the most recent national and do something great. from Muhammad over the fi- champion, Craig Engels, who Mo Farah has insisted he “That’s what makes us nal two hurdles in Eugene. Dalilah Muhammad (left) and Sydney McLaughlin compete in the women’s 400m hurdles at the 2020 US is also this year’s fastest US wants to end his career with champions. You have to con- Even with 2020 lost to the Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA on Sunday. (Getty Images/AFP) man (3:33.64). “something massive” despite tinue, you have to go over pandemic, the world record In a competition that missing out on the chance to many hurdles and you have has been broken three times in Jim Thorpe in 1912; Noah Her record-setting might Muhammad, who over the showcased newcomers, it defend his Olympic 10,000m to push on. At the moment, 23 months – twice by Muham- Lyles, 23, ran a world-leading not be over. Not only could past 12 months has had to con- was appropriate that the last crown in Tokyo. it’s tough, but I will continue. mad, once by McLaughlin. 200m, and Erriyon Knighton, McLaughlin lower her world tend with injuries and a bout athlete to secure an Olympic The 38-year-old Briton, You’ll see that smile again.” That was the highlight of 17, again lowered the world record at the Tokyo Olympics, of Covid-19, finished second in berth was Knighton. He is the who won the 5,000m and Farah’s track exploits cata- another historic day of young U20 record in the 200m. she should be named to the 52.42, the third-fastest time of youngest man on the US team 10,000m double at both the pulted him into the realms of record-breakers. The trials end- McLaughlin has been pro- 4x400m relay team that could her career. NCAA champion since Jim Ryun in 1964. London 2012 and Rio 2016 Britain’s greatest Olympians, ed with 11 world-leading marks, jected as the sport’s face in the set one – though that mark Anna Cockrell took the third World champion Lyles Games, will not be on the and he admits his failure to qual- five by men and six by women. United States since she made (3:15.17) is arguably a much spot in 53.70, nearly a full sec- won the 200m in a world-lead- plane this time around after ify for Tokyo came as a shock, al- Athing Mu, 19, set a tri- an Olympic team at age 16. Af- bigger ask. ond faster than her previous ing 19.74, followed by Kenny falling short in his final quali- though he is adamant he would als record in the 800m; Cole ter one college season at Ken- McLaughlin trains in Los PB, in beating Shamier Little Bednarek, 19.78, and Knight- fication bid in Manchester not have wanted to travel just to Hocker, 20, became the tucky, she turned professional. Angeles under Bobby Kersee, (53.85). Olympic bronze med- on, 19.84. Knighton broke his on Friday. make up the numbers. youngest men’s 1500m cham- “I was growing into my who also coached Joyner- allist Ashley Spencer stumbled own world U20 record of 19.88 Farah told talkSPORT: “At He said: “As a sportsman pion in 110 years; JuVaughn own person,” she said. “My Kersee. over an early hurdle and fin- from Saturday’s semifinals. the moment in my career, I you’ve just got to get a hold of Harrison, 22, became the first faith is the biggest change. “Bobby knows how to put ished seventh. He set a world U18 record of feel like I’m not finished yet. I it, you’ve got to own it, move to make the US team in the Trusting God and knowing He things together when the time Likely to join McLaughlin 20.04 in Friday’s first round, know I can do it and I will not on and see what you can do high jump and long jump since will carry me through.” comes,” McLaughlin said. in that 4x400m team is Mu, then twice broke that. end it like this. I want to end - and I know I can do more, it with something massive. that’s the frustrating part. Although obviously nothing is “The Olympics only come around every four years and when the opportunity comes Senegal’s Olympic you’ve got to take it, but this is Aspetar experts’ provide athletes with basketball dreams the reality now, I’m not going. ended by coronavirus I’m so disappointed. “But I’ve said from day vital advice ahead of Tokyo Olympics Split (Croatia) Senegal’s one, if I can’t compete with dream of reaching the Olym- the best out there, I wouldn’t pic Games in basketball are bother. If I’m not capable of Tribune News Network over after they were prevent- that, why would I turn up Doha ed travelling to Serbia for just to make it on the team? I their qualifying tournament wouldn’t do that.” Aspetar experts have pro- after suffering coronavirus vided athletes with useful cases in the build-up. Kevin Durant leads US information to help them World basketball governing Olympic basketball squad prepare for the forthcom- body FIBA said on Monday Two-time Olympic champion ing Olympics -- Tokyo 2020. that Senegal would not Kevin Durant has been chosen The series of tips provide ex- attend the qualifiers in to lead the United States bas- pert advice and information Belgrade after reporting ketball squad on Monday for to keep athletes safe during coronavirus cases last week the upcoming Tokyo Games. the COVID-19 pandemic, and while in Germany for a tune- A mix of established stars and tools to help athletes perform up game. Both FIBA and the veteran leadership will seek a at their best. German basketball federa- fourth consecutive Olympic ti- Through its social media tion tried to ease Senegal’s tle with the return of Olympic platforms, Aspetar experts are passage to Serbia but this gold medallists Durant, Dray- highlighting some advice that was blocked by authorities. mond Green and Kevin Love. can help athletes and coaches Senegal were due to meet US squad: Bam Adebayo (Miami in their final preparations; ad- Puerto Rico and Italy in their Heat), Bradley Beal (Washington dressing a number of topics group in Belgrade - both Wizards), Devin Booker (Phoenix related to athlete wellbeing teams have been awarded Suns), Durant, Jerami Grant at the preparation stage and victories. Germany’s team (Detroit Pistons), Draymond during competition, in order did not have contact to the Green (Golden State Warriors), to help athletes on and off the Senegal squad while they Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks), field of play. were in the country and Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls), Prof. Marco Cardinale, Ex- begin their own journey to Damian Lillard (Portland Trail ecutive Director of Research & the delayed Tokyo Games Blazers), Kevin Love (Cleveland ScientificS upport, was asked on Tuesday in Croatia’s Split Cavaliers), Khris Middleton how best to utilise scientific against Mexico. (DPA) (Milwaukee Bucks) and Jayson support for athletes at this time: Tatum (Boston Celtics). “We all need support during what you are doing in the train- ones like maybe just over formance is built on many fac- to be taken into consideration, these extraordinary times, and ing so your performance can be dressing and exercising indoor tors; genetic, hard training, such as medication, before with the Olympics approach- optimised.” with some heaters. Everybody discipline, agility, speed, power, and during the competition. ing it is extremely important Tokyo 2020 will be hot and can simulate the heat, and eve- right mindset, and many more. “There is obviously the Hamilton set to sign new for athletes and coaches to humid, and performing in hot rybody can adapt to the heat,” Optimising training adaptations wider list of prohibited sub- be able to optimise the train- and humid conditions pre- says Dr Sebastien Racinais, requires detailed nutritional stances that you have to abide Mercedes deal before F1’s ing process. What you want to sents a variety of challenges. Head of research. plans which are also important by, and some substances are avoid as an athlete is to experi- Endurance events are par- A key issue in competing in on race/competition day.” not allowed in competition, summer shutdown ence overtraining, compromise ticularly challenging. Aspetar hot climates is preventing de- Experts also adviced ath- or out of competition, and it Formula One world champion your preparation, and arrive to experts put together tips and hydration during competition letes not to eat street food if is very important to check this Lewis Hamilton is on course to the Olympic Games with some recommendation based on and training. Aspetar experts they aren’t sure of its origin, before travel to the Olympic rubber-stamp his next contract injuries or illness. Training load years of research and experi- offer nutrition guidance to to make sure that all food is Games. The same applies to with Mercedes before the sum- monitoring is one of the ac- ence in hot environments. athletes, and nutritional strat- either washed or boiled before nutritional supplements as mer break. The PA news agency tivities that your coaching staff “There is a range of meth- egies play an important role in eating, and to wash or disin- they may contain forbidden understands discussions are and your support staff can put ods available to prepare ath- supporting athletes to perform fect hands before touching substances. Another impor- progressing smoothly with a reso- in place for you and what they letes perform in hot envi- as well as possible in extreme anything before eating it. tant thing is to avoid risky sit- lution expected in time for the should focus on is two main as- ronments from natural heat environments. Dr Yorck Olaf Schumach- uations for respiratory infec- four-week mid-season shutdown pects: how you are coping with adaptation, that is the most Nelda Nader, Aspetar nu- er, Head of Subspecialty Medi- tions, particularly during the in August. Both Hamilton and the training and most of all specific one, to the simplest tritionist, says: “Athlete per- cine, stated: ‘Many things have COVID-19 pandemic.” Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff are desperate to avoid a repeat of last year’s protracted talks when a one-season deal was finalised only six weeks Bowlers help South Africa defeat Windies in second T20I, level series before the start of the season. Hamilton will be 37 in January, ANI turned with renewed hunger, got off to solid start, putting on George Linde was also trapped innings, as well as the end. but it is understood his new con- St George (Grenada) giving the confident home side 73 runs in 6.5 overs after being leg before wicket for three but Rabada was the pick of the tract with the Silver Arrows could a few things to consider. South asked to bat first by Windies made up for it with the ball in bowling attack with 3/37. take him beyond the conclusion South Africa levelled the Africa was allowed just six captain, Kieron Pollard. hand (2/19). The third T20I of the five- of the 2022 campaign. Wolff told five-matchT 20 series against more runs in their total than Captain, Temba Bavuma He and Tabraiz Shamsi match series will be played at PA last month that he expects West Indies 1-1 on Sunday (lo- their match one effort - 166/7 smashed a valiant 46 from 33 (1/16) strangled the opposi- the same venue on Tuesday. the seven-time world champion, cal time) when they beat the - as they seemed to once again deliveries while struggling to tion’s middle order. who trails Max Verstappen by hosts by 16 runs in the sec- struggle to pile on the runs hold partnerships together. The seam bowling trio of Brief Scores: South Africa 18 points following the Red Bull ond T20I here at the National in the slow pitch conditions, Another middle order batting Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje 166/7 (Temba Bavuma 46, driver’s win at the Styrian Grand Cricket Stadium. particularly after the losses collapse saw the losses of Da- (1/27) and Lungi Ngidi (1/49) Reeza Hendricks 42, Obed Mc- Prix on Sunday, to commit to at Lewis Hamilton arrives at the In an impressive response of Quinton de Kock (26) and vid Miller, Heinrich Klaasen grafted hard and their hard Coy 3-25); West Indies 150/9 least a two-year extension. (DPA) Red Bull Ring race track in Spiel- to their loss just one day prior, Reeza Hendricks (42) up front. and Rassie van der Dussen for work was rewarded with vi- (Andre Fletcher 35, Fabian Allen berg, Austria, on June 26. (AFP) the unchanged visitors re- The opening pair once again 11, 10 and two respectively. tal wickets at the top of the 34, Kagiso Rabada 3-37).