China / Sports

Nishikori not familiar with Flushing flashback

[2017-06-07 07:22]

PARIS - Kei Nishikori claimed he couldn't remember his upset win over Andy Murray at last year's US Open after booking a rematch with the world No 1 at Roland Garros on Monday.

what they say

[2017-06-07 07:22]

"I am sure everyone will join me. We share our thoughts and prayers with everyone who has been affected."

Courtside

[2017-06-07 07:22]

Gazza haunts Andy

'True great' Murray moves up the gears

[2017-06-05 07:50]

PARIS - The magic that makes a Grand Slam champion is coming together for Britain's Andy Murray at just the right time, according to former world No 1 Mats Wilander.

Serena still hitting balls, baby bump and all

[2017-06-05 07:50]

At six months pregnant, Serena Williams is refusing to let her baby bump get in the way of forehands or backhands - she is still working out and playing tennis to retain her touch, her long-time coach told Reuters on Saturday.

What they say

[2017-06-05 07:50]

"I have asked not to play at 11 am. The first match. I don't like playing the first match. I'm under the impression that I have just come out of bed."

Shi showcases style and substance

[2017-06-05 07:50]

With her good looks, fetching figure and super shots, there are plenty of reasons why China's rising star Shi Yuting reminds of Michelle Wie.

Ronaldo revels in Real slice of history

[2017-06-05 07:50]

Cristiano Ronaldo said he had no intention of slowing down after spearheading a 4-1 victory over Juventus that made Real Madrid the first team to retain the UEFA Champions League trophy.

Zidane joins managerial immortals

[2017-06-05 07:50]

CARDIFF, Wales - Feted as one of the finest talents of his generation, Zinedine Zidane has made the transition to management so smoothly that he has already eclipsed some of the game's most hallowed names just 17 months into his tenure as Real Madrid boss.

Buffon bows to Madrid's class

[2017-06-05 07:50]

CARDIFF, Wales - Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon magnanimously conceded Real Madrid's superior ability had made the difference after his side crashed to a 4-1 defeat in Saturday's Champions League final in Cardiff.

Five great sides

[2017-06-05 07:50]

Real Madrid made history on Saturday by beating Juventus to become the first side to retain the Champions League for 27 years. Here, AFP Sports looks at five other great sides that dominated Europe in their peak.

Q&A with FIFA's Fatma Samoura and vivo's Ni Xudong

[2017-06-03 06:50]

What are your views on the new World Cup partnership between FIFA and vivo? And how do you envisage potential future cooperation with Chinese brands?

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