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At the French Open, It’s Djokovic, Swiatek and Plenty of Uncertainty: The two world No. 1s enter as clear favorites, but a stacked men’s draw creates the ...
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At the French Open, It’s Djokovic, Swiatek and Plenty of Uncertainty
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Rafael Nadal: I'm happy for Iga Swiatek, she is above the rest of the field: Swiatek grew up idolizing and admiring Nadal.
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Rafael Nadal: I'm happy for Iga Swiatek, she is above the rest of the ...
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Novak Djokovic admits he faces a tough challenge defending his French Open title: Djokovic, who beat 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on his way to victory last ...
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At the French Open, It’s Djokovic, Swiatek and Plenty of Uncertainty: The two world No. 1s enter as clear favorites, but a stacked men’s draw creates the ...
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At the French Open, It’s Djokovic, Swiatek and Plenty of Uncertainty
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Rafael Nadal: I'm happy for Iga Swiatek, she is above the rest of the field: Swiatek grew up idolizing and admiring Nadal.
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Rafael Nadal: I'm happy for Iga Swiatek, she is above the rest of the ...
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Novak Djokovic admits he faces a tough challenge defending his French Open title: Djokovic, who beat 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on his way to victory last ...
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Novak Djokovic admits he faces a tough challenge defending his French Open ...
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Laureus Awards: Novak Djokovic wins for the fifth time!: After a great 2023 season
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Laureus Awards: Novak Djokovic wins for the fifth time!
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
  • Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.

  • Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.

  • Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.

  • Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
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Rafael Nadal confirms Laver Cup in Berlin: Rafael Nadal will compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin from September 20th to 22nd.
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Rafael Nadal confirms Laver Cup in Berlin
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ATP Masters Madrid: Rafael Nadal has no problems with the junior: Rafael Nadal moved into the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid with a ...
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ATP Masters Madrid: Rafael Nadal has no problems with the junior
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal wins impressively at Comeback: Rafael Nadal has made an impressive return to the tennis tour: At the ATP tournament in Barcelona ...
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal wins impressively at Comeback
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
  • The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.

  • Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.

  • De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.

  • Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse: The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris ...
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
  • The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.

  • The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.

  • The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.

  • The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world'
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ATP: Novak Djokovic possibly traveling without a coach soon?: The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic does not rule out the possibility of playing on the ...
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ATP: Novak Djokovic possibly traveling without a coach soon?
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Novak Djokovic cancels start in Madrid!: Novak Djokovic will not start at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid. This was announced this Saturday.
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Novak Djokovic cancels start in Madrid!
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Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
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Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border ...
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ATP Masters Monte-Carlo: Final! Ruud beats Djokovic for the first time: Casper Ruud has reached the final of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Monte-Carlo with ...
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ATP Masters Monte-Carlo: Final! Ruud beats Djokovic for the first time
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
  • Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.

  • Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.

  • Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.

  • Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...
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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week
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Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery
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Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after ...
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Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty”
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France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks: French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that ...
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France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks
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Historic: Djokovic is the oldest number one at 36 years and 321 days - tennis MAGAZIN
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Historic: Djokovic is the oldest number one at 36 years and 321 days - ...
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At least five migrants die attempting to cross Channel for UK: At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight during an attempt to cross the Channel ...
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At least five migrants die attempting to cross Channel for UK
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Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
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Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he ...
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The US was getting too expensive. So this artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life
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The US was getting too expensive. So this artist relocated to France for a ...
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China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns : Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells ...
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China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns 
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers
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Official: Novak Djokovic crowned the oldest number one of all time: Official since Sunday
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Official: Novak Djokovic crowned the oldest number one of all time
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
  • Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.

  • Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.

  • There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.

  • Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
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What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition: Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in ...
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What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal to make comeback against Flavio Cobolli: Rafael Nadal will make his comeback at the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Barcelona ...
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal to make comeback against Flavio Cobolli
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French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions: Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan ...
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French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is ...
Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
  • Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.

  • The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.

  • The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.

  • Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
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Nadal wishes he could play longer and create a lasting memory for his son Rafa Junior - News | Khaleej Times
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‘I don’t dare consider what it will be like’: with 100 days to go until the Olympics, is Paris ready?
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‘I don’t dare consider what it will be like’: with 100 days to go until ...
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Novak Djokovic hopes to get his best tennis already in Rome: After skipping Madrid, the Serbian champion will compete in the 2024 Internazionali BNL ...
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Novak Djokovic hopes to get his best tennis already in Rome
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La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
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La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France
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ATP Masters Monte Carlo: Djokovic overcomes De Minaur hurdle: With a not outstanding, but solid performance, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic defeated ...
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ATP Masters Monte Carlo: Djokovic overcomes De Minaur hurdle
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At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill | Africanews
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Geared Up: Rafael Nadal plays out his illustrious career with Babolat and Nike: A closer look at the current equipment of the future Hall of Famer.
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Geared Up: Rafael Nadal plays out his illustrious career with Babolat and ...
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal makes another comeback attempt: First training in Barcelona on Wednesday
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal makes another comeback attempt
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Former coach Marjan Vajda: "Djokovic is not finished yet": Former coach Marjan Vajda still firmly believes in Novak Djokovic.
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Former coach Marjan Vajda: