Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games

Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games

China's Yu Zidi is set to take the Asian Games by storm aged just 13 (Oli SCARFF)

Olympic dreams become reality for Bristol-based squash star

Eain Yow Ng made squash history by becoming the first player to secure a place at an Olympic Games

Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola Bartunkova.Earlier, world number 34 Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 as she sealed the win in just 66 minutes.

Bucks Paralympian Gemma Collis ahead off Fencing European Championship

GEMMA COLLIS and Britain’s para fencing stars believe their battling bronze medals can lay the foundations for a memorable week at the European Championships.

Vitor Matos' training ground address as whole Swansea City squad welcome back star

Top of the table Swansea City are back in Championship action this weekend

How a farcical China Open finale highlighted tennis’ biggest problem

Injuries and a default meant both the semi-finals and the final in Beijing ended in retirements, a state of affairs summing up how tennis faces a reckoning with its bloated and brutal calendar

Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday."Having stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner locked in to play, alongside everyday Australians ... captures exactly what this event is about, bringing people together through tennis."

Zverev churns out win in Shanghai Masters opener

Top seed Alexander Zverev churned out an opening win over Chinese wildcard Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Shanghai Masters on Friday to advance into the third round.Earlier, third-seeded Ben Shelton beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) and will play France's Arthur Gea in the third round.

Sunderland fencing star issues rallying cry after disappointing defeat in Cardiff

Josh Waddell, 23, went down 15-7 in his last 16 epee clash against Russian Maxim Shaburov, who won Paralympic gold and silver in Tokyo five years ago

Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku

Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed her first senior world title at -70kg, defeating Michaela Polleres in golden score. At -90kg, Sanshiro Murao delivered a spectacular ippon against Goki Tajima in an all-Japanese final, defending his title to become a two-time world champion.View on euronews

Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury.Physically I'm well, I'm feeling mentally fresh," the 23-year-old told reporters in the Chinese city.

Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis

Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium's Elise Mertens.- Mertens upsets Swiatek - Mertens, the world number 19, beat Poland's Iga Swiatek 7-6 (7/0), 6-3, overcoming some nerves to dump out the 2023 title winner.

Cardiff fencing hero insists he's shaken off nerves after getting Euro campaign underway

James Burke, 42, lost his last 32 epee bout in Cardiff but took significant positives heading into his favoured sabre weapon later in the week

Sports quiz of the week: Harry Kane, Victor Wembanyama and WSL winners

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Essex-born football star awarded three Guinness World Records

Essex-born Arsenal star Max Dowman receives three Guinness World Records, including youngest Champions League player, Premier League scorer and champion.

Edinburgh fencer narrowly misses out on medal at European Championships in Cardiff

Susie Seddon-Cowell, 28, was part of an inexperienced British team who finished fourth

Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will come good against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday.Shaheen is also out of favour for T20Is but will skipper Pakistan's one-day international side in a tri-series with Sri Lanka and England starting in Rawalpindi from October 18.

Cardiff European Championships will leave long-term legacy, claims British Fencing CEO

The continental showpiece is being held in the UK for the first time since Sheffield in 2011, hosted at the Sport Wales National Centre in the shadow of Sophia Gardens

Island swimmers achieve success in London open water and regional championships

Three Island Master swimmers achieved success recently at both pool and open water events

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Next King! Flick tips 'incredible' Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to conquer world football

Hansi Flick has tipped 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal to become the best player in world football. The Barcelona boss praised the youngster's maturity and performances following the international break.

Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match

Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week.Djokovic was broken in the fourth game of the second set as he double-faulted to give Hurkacz a 3-1 lead.