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Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to beat Tommy Paul and reach Wimbledon semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to beat Tommy Paul and reach Wimbledon semifinals Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to beat Tommy Paul in four sets on Tuesday and book his place in the Wimbledon semifinals. The defending champion dropped the first set to the American No. 12 seed on Court No. 1, but rallied to eventually win 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 in southwest London. “At the beginning, the first set and the beginning of the second set, it kind of felt like I was playing on clay. Big rallies, 10

T20 World Cup 2024: The Semifinals

Yesterday marked the last match of the Second group stage well known as the Super 8 Stage - the quarter-final stage. In Group 1, India got the first spot in the semi-finals after defeating Australia by 24 runs while Afghanistan took the last spot earlier by winning against Bangladesh by 8 runs concluding the Super 8 Stage matches. In Group 2, South Africa and England reached the semi-finals. South Africa defeated the United States by 10 wickets with 62 balls left and England defeated West Indies

THREE TEAM CROSS RIVER GYMNASTS REACH SEMIFINALS

Team Cross River's athletic expertise is leaving an indelible mark at the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba. In a display of incredible talent and dedication, the state's athletic contingent has soared to new heights, with a remarkable three semi-finalists emerging from their ranks. These young athletes have showcased their exceptional skills and tenacity, competing against some of the nation's talents. The presence of three semi-finalists in the athletics competition is a testament to Team Cro

AFRICAN GAMES 2024: NIGERIA ATHLETE OFFIONG EDEM SHINES IN TABLE TENNIS, ADVANCES TO SEMIFINALS

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Offiong Edem has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to secure a spot in the semifinals of the table tennis women's singles at the prestigious 13th African Games being held in Accra, Ghana. Amidst tough competition, she has emerged as a standout player, standing as the sole survivor representing Nigeria in the women's singles category. Edem's journey to the semifinals was undoubtedly challenging, marked by fierce competition and intense matches. Her determination, s

#Paris2024: Sports Minister Hails Brilliant Blessing Oborodudu for Making Wrestling Semifinals

The entire nation is behind you. Do it for Nigeria," Minister cheers Nigeria's Blessing Oborodudu has secured her spot in the semifinals of the Women's freestyle 68kg Wrestling event at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games. Oborodudu delivered a commanding performance, defeating France's Koumba Larroque 6-2 in a fiercely contested quarterfinal bout. The match saw Oborodudu overcome a challenging start, as she initially trailed earlier on. However, she demonstrated her resilience and skill, taking a 3-