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Zheng Qinwen picked up her first grand slam win in dramatic fashion on Monday, grinding out a win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Zheng Qinwen picked up her first grand slam win in dramatic fashion on Monday, grinding out a win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Hideki Matsuyama’s flying 7-under leaves him two shots off leader Russell Henley. Li was in touch with the leaders during the third round of Sony Open until a double-bogey 6 on 16 left him in share for third.
Hideki Matsuyama’s flying 7-under leaves him two shots off leader Russell Henley. Li was in touch with the leaders during the third round of Sony Open until a double-bogey 6 on 16 left him in share for third.
The 19-year-old British star shows off her Mandarin skills and pokes fun at Tennis Channel host’s outfit in interview.
The 19-year-old British star shows off her Mandarin skills and pokes fun at Tennis Channel host’s outfit in interview.
Li, once a top-50 player, is aiming to bounce back after falling to 460th and is 12 under after two rounds, three behind Russell Henley.
Li, once a top-50 player, is aiming to bounce back after falling to 460th and is 12 under after two rounds, three behind Russell Henley.
Social media influencer Rex Chapman says: “Remember when Novak Djokovic called out Naomi Osaka for not following the rules?”.
Social media influencer Rex Chapman says: “Remember when Novak Djokovic called out Naomi Osaka for not following the rules?”.
Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says it was in the public’s interest to cancel the nine-time Australian Open champion’s visa.
Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says it was in the public’s interest to cancel the nine-time Australian Open champion’s visa.
Xie Feng, a former Beijing Guoan player and assistant coach, is returning to the Chinese Super League team to take on the head coach role.
Xie Feng, a former Beijing Guoan player and assistant coach, is returning to the Chinese Super League team to take on the head coach role.
Indian professional claims early two-shot lead as Asian Tour returns at Tanah Merah Country Club.
Indian professional claims early two-shot lead as Asian Tour returns at Tanah Merah Country Club.
Once in the top 50 in the world, the Chinese golfer has fallen to 460th after a run of poor form. But runner-up finishes at the National Games and Volvo China Open hint at better times ahead.
Once in the top 50 in the world, the Chinese golfer has fallen to 460th after a run of poor form. But runner-up finishes at the National Games and Volvo China Open hint at better times ahead.
World No 1 has been drawn against fellow countryman Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round, but Australia could still cancel his visa.
World No 1 has been drawn against fellow countryman Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round, but Australia could still cancel his visa.
International Olympic Committee still waiting on word from China as to whether local fans will be allowed to enter ‘closed loop’ and attend Winter Games.
International Olympic Committee still waiting on word from China as to whether local fans will be allowed to enter ‘closed loop’ and attend Winter Games.
HKFA hands Shinichi Chan a one-year ban from representative football for his part in a drunken disturbance during the Asian Cup qualifiers in Japan.
HKFA hands Shinichi Chan a one-year ban from representative football for his part in a drunken disturbance during the Asian Cup qualifiers in Japan.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has moved to clarify what he called “continuing misinformation” about his activities and isolation after testing positive for Covid-19.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has moved to clarify what he called “continuing misinformation” about his activities and isolation after testing positive for Covid-19.
Yuzuru Hanyu, Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Tia-Clair Toomey or Nathan Chen – who has the most followers going into the Beijing 2022 Games?
Yuzuru Hanyu, Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Tia-Clair Toomey or Nathan Chen – who has the most followers going into the Beijing 2022 Games?
International Olympic Committee releases additional measures participants should take before travelling to China. Document intended to be used in conjunction with playbooks already released.
International Olympic Committee releases additional measures participants should take before travelling to China. Document intended to be used in conjunction with playbooks already released.
John Higgins marked a record 28th appearance in snooker’s biggest invitation event by beating China’s Zhao Xintong 6-2 in the first round of the Cazoo Masters.
John Higgins marked a record 28th appearance in snooker’s biggest invitation event by beating China’s Zhao Xintong 6-2 in the first round of the Cazoo Masters.
British tennis star Andy Murray trolls pro-Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage for apparent hypocrisy regarding Novak Djokovic’s visa plight in Australia.
British tennis star Andy Murray trolls pro-Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage for apparent hypocrisy regarding Novak Djokovic’s visa plight in Australia.
Tour enters final two weeks of 2020-21 season with back to back tournaments in Singapore. Sandom is seventh on the money list heading into this week’s event.
Tour enters final two weeks of 2020-21 season with back to back tournaments in Singapore. Sandom is seventh on the money list heading into this week’s event.
Country will host International Weightlifting Federation’s World Championships in October or November, and after years of allegations of doping and corruption surrounding the sport, Zhou Jinqiang wants to lead its makeover.
Country will host International Weightlifting Federation’s World Championships in October or November, and after years of allegations of doping and corruption surrounding the sport, Zhou Jinqiang wants to lead its makeover.
The decision allows Djokovic to enter Australia but if the immigration minister exercises his discretionary powers to deport him, the player could be banned from the country for three years.
The decision allows Djokovic to enter Australia but if the immigration minister exercises his discretionary powers to deport him, the player could be banned from the country for three years.
Snooker’s biggest invitation event kicks off on Sunday night and defending champion Yan Bingtao will be out to prove his 2021 Masters snooker title was no one-hit wonder.
Snooker’s biggest invitation event kicks off on Sunday night and defending champion Yan Bingtao will be out to prove his 2021 Masters snooker title was no one-hit wonder.
Beijing 2022 will not cause a major outbreak, says WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan, in bold statement about Olympics safety.
Beijing 2022 will not cause a major outbreak, says WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan, in bold statement about Olympics safety.
Beijing Guoan manager Slaven Bilic is leaving the Chinese Super League club after one year, with Covid-19 concerns in his native Croatia behind the move.
Beijing Guoan manager Slaven Bilic is leaving the Chinese Super League club after one year, with Covid-19 concerns in his native Croatia behind the move.
Eileen Gu capped the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup season with a perfect record in women’s half-pipe to capture the first crystal globe of her career.
Eileen Gu capped the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup season with a perfect record in women’s half-pipe to capture the first crystal globe of her career.
Dai Wai-tsun included in list of 52 players selected by Li Xiaopeng for new manager’s first training camp ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Vietnam.
Dai Wai-tsun included in list of 52 players selected by Li Xiaopeng for new manager’s first training camp ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Vietnam.
World No 126 Zheng Qinwen says ‘I have the level to win’ against two-time grand slam champ Simona Halep in what is just her fourth WTA Tour main draw appearance.
World No 126 Zheng Qinwen says ‘I have the level to win’ against two-time grand slam champ Simona Halep in what is just her fourth WTA Tour main draw appearance.
After a 10-week break, the Spaniard is back into the swing of things for the PGA Tour event in Hawaii. He tells the Post about his hopes for the year ahead, and why he really enjoyed waking up in the middle of the night to take care of his son.
After a 10-week break, the Spaniard is back into the swing of things for the PGA Tour event in Hawaii. He tells the Post about his hopes for the year ahead, and why he really enjoyed waking up in the middle of the night to take care of his son.
‘Don’t underestimate yourself and don’t be afraid of failure,’ says double Olympic champion Yang Quan, alongside fellow Tokyo Games gold medallists Guan Chenchen, Wang Yilyu, Chen Yufei, Shi Zhiyong and Wang Shun.
‘Don’t underestimate yourself and don’t be afraid of failure,’ says double Olympic champion Yang Quan, alongside fellow Tokyo Games gold medallists Guan Chenchen, Wang Yilyu, Chen Yufei, Shi Zhiyong and Wang Shun.
Xu Mengtao and Sun Jiaxu both claimed gold medals at they led the charge for China’s freestyle skiing team, taking impressive wins in the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Aerials World Cup in Quebec.
Xu Mengtao and Sun Jiaxu both claimed gold medals at they led the charge for China’s freestyle skiing team, taking impressive wins in the finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski Aerials World Cup in Quebec.
If the pressure of an Olympic Games isn’t enough, spare a thought for athletes who are often at the mercy of some painfully bad uniform decisions.
If the pressure of an Olympic Games isn’t enough, spare a thought for athletes who are often at the mercy of some painfully bad uniform decisions.