Sabalenka couldn’t beat Madison Keys

The American Madison Keys destroyed all predictions at the Australian Open. It was not enough for her to overcome a match point in the semi-finals against the No. 2, the Polish Iga Swiatek. She completed her masterpiece by overthrowing the two-time champion and world No. 1, the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6 and 7-5 in 2h.02′. At 29 years old, eight after losing the final of the 2017 US Open to her compatriot Sloane Stephens, she experienced her moment of glory in world tennis. Recently married to former player Bjorn Fratangelo, since the party in November everything has been happiness for pupil and coach. They have won 13 of their 14 games, they have won the last eleven. She was able to beat the one who was called to be queen for the third consecutive time. Sabalenka was left without a hat trick, as she destroyed her racket once she completed her defeat. Madison Keys stronger in the end Keys coped well with the agony of a final full of emotions. Sabalenka was far from being the player who overwhelmed Badosa. Strangely, in her fourth Grand Slam final, she seemed more nervous than ever. Keys laughed and cried because she did not expect a better gift at Melbourne Park, adorned with her return to the world top-10: on Monday she will rise from fourteenth to seventh position. She has worked on it with great dedication and enthusiasm, believing in herself. Only with faith and tennis could Sabalenka be dethroned, who had 20 consecutive victories in Grand Slam and at the Australian Open, who was knocked out after eleven consecutive victories on the court. Keys’ performance was unexpected, overcoming the reaction in the second set of a rival without the inspiration of other days, too anxious. The world turned upside down, the champion of four Grand Slams suffered more than the one who is now making her debut, taking over from Sofia Kenin, the previous American winner in this Open, in 2020 at the expense of Garbiñe Muguruza. Historic first Grand Slam At 29 years of age, the tennis player from Illinois (United States) became the fourth oldest player to win her first Grand Slam title, behind the Italian Flavia Pennetta (US Open at 33 years old), the British Ann Jones ( Wimbledon at 30 years old) and the transalpine Francesca Schiavone (Roland Garros at 29 years old). This was Keys’ tenth title in his professional history, having previously lifted the trophies at Eastbourne in 2014 and 2023, Birmingham 2016, Stanford 2017, Charleston and Cincinnati 2019, Adelaide II in 2022, Strasbourg 2024 and also Adelaide in early this year, a contest that preceded this great achievement in his career. Before her conquest, 15 other North American tennis players had managed to win the Oceanic Grand Slam: Dorothy Bundi (1938), Doris Hart (1949), Louise Brough (1950), Maureen Connolly (1953), Shirley Fry (1957), Nancy Richey (1967), Billie Jean King (1968), Barbara Jordan (1979), Martina Navratilova (1981, 1983 and 1985), Christ Evert (1982 and 1984), Monica Seles (1996), Lindsay Davenport (2000), Jennifer Capriati (2001 and 2002), Serena Williams (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2017) and Sofia Kenin (2020). The greatest exponent of the Australian Open continues to be the local Margaret Smith, who won 11 titles from 1060 to 1973. Continue reading: Madison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title against Aryna Sabalenka at Australian OpenFormer tennis player goes viral for announcing divorce from her soccer player husband and incursion into OnlyFans on videoNovak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open semi-final amid boos from the public

Canelo Álvarez visited the facilities of San Diego FC and met Chucky Lozano

Major League Soccer season 2025 It will be accompanied by the inclusion of a new franchise at the West Conference. This is the San Diego FC, which will make its premiere in the American championship this campaign. One of the figures that will have the team in southern California will be the Mexican Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. Who also Recently he received his compatriot Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez at the club’s facilities as part of the presentation of the franchise. “Hello to all fans, especially from here from San Diego. I am here wishing all the success of the world to the San Diego team and I hope they are supporting them 100% to be the most important team of the MLS ”Said the Mexican champion in a video that shared the official account of the club. To the boxer Tapatío de Le saw posing with a San Diego FC shirt with the dorsal “8” next to Lozano. Who will seek to guide the Californian team to compete in the MLS. “Jalisco’s pride is at home. Welcome to San Diego “Chucky wrote on his official Instagram account with his photo with Canelo Álvarez. When does San Diego FC debut in the MLS? The new MLS team will have its debut in the championship on February 23 against the current champion La Galaxy. The meeting will be played at the Stubhub Center in Los Angeles in a meeting that is expected to be the beginning of a new rivalry in southern California in the MLS. Continue reading:Chucky Lozano sends a message to Javier Aguirre about the future of the Mexican National TeamKevin de Bruyne very close to arriving at San Diego FC de la MlsJuan Mata becomes co -owner of San Diego FC (Tagstotranslate) Canelo \ U00C1lvarez (T) Chucky Lozano

Mikey Garcia sends a advice to Terence Crawford

The former American world champion of four divisions, Mikey García, decided to send a clear warning to his compatriot Terence Crawford about the fight that is negotiating against the Mexican Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and who would mark his official retirement from the quadrilaterals. In statements offered for Fight Hub, the fighter acknowledged that Crawford has all the skills and fighting quality necessary to be able This confrontation. “Where do you plan to go, 164, 165, 166 pounds? Canelo will not go down to 160. Maybe to 166, maximum, if he accepts. I think Canelo wins that fight based only on size, power and size “Garcia said. These words arise after the approaches that both fighters have had and that would have as a scheduled date for this fight on September 13 in Las Vegas and in the division of super medium weights; This would be a great challenge for Crawford, who would have to climb a couple of divisions to meet his goal. “Now, in terms of skills, I think Crawford is a fighter with more skills. But the difference in size will be the decisive factor, and that is why I am not even a supporter of that fight, ”added the former world champion in his statements. Finally, Garcia considered that both Crawford and Canelo Álvarez have the chances of facing rivals of their respective divisions that would represent enormous challenges without having to see their faces; although he understands that this is the last desire as a professional of the American. “As a boxing fan, I prefer to see Canelo climb (division) and fight with someone like (Artur) Beterbiev or (Dmitry) Bivol again. If he wants to challenge himself, he should ascend to 175 and challenge himself against them, not against a smaller guy who rises, ”he said. “The same goes for Crawford. You don’t need to fight with Canelo. You can fight with other fighters in the 154 pounds ”, Mikey concluded. Continue reading: –Boxing today live: the fights you can see this Saturday, January 25, 2025–Óscar de la Hoya reappears with a criticism against Devin Haney’s father –Canelo Álvarez shows his interest in fighting Crawford (Tagstotranslate) Canelo \ U00C1lvarez (T) Terence Crawford

Novak Djokovic reveals that he could have played his last Australian Open

This Friday Novak Djokovic He had to withdraw from the Australia Open in the semi-finals due to an injury he suffered in the middle of the set against the German Alexander Zverev. The Serbian tennis player, who is the greatest Grand Slam winnerplayed the entire first set physically limited and preferred to withdraw from the match after losing 7-6. Later at a press conference he clarified what forced him to retire and recognized that this could be the beginning of the end in his brilliant career. “I started to feel severe pain, it was too much and it was getting worse and worse. “If I won the set, I’m not sure I would have been able to finish the match because of the intensity with which Zverev was coming.”Djokovic began explaining to the press. Novak Djokovic before the press after withdrawing from the Australian Open.Credit: EFE Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times in his entire career. Being the Grand Slam that he is best at, since it is the one that he has won the most of the 24 that he has in his showcase. However, The Serbian tennis player himself made it clear that this participation in the Australia Open could be the last of his career. Well, at 37 years old and with some injuries that he has had for years, Novak believes that if he is not at the necessary level he will not compete again in this Australian Grand Slam. “It probably could have been my last Australian Open. We have to see how the season goes. But if I’m motivated I don’t see a problem in playing again. I love this sport. I love him. It allowed me to be here. I am grateful for many things,” explained the experienced tennis player. “There is a possibility. Who knows? I’ll have to see how the season goes… If I’m fit, healthy, motivated, I don’t see a reason why I wouldn’t come.”Djokovic closed regarding the possibility of returning to Australia next year. Keep reading:Madison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title at Australian OpenNovak Djokovic highlights Andy Murray’s work as a coachAlcaraz mocks Djokovic’s injury after Australian Open loss

Antonio Morgado reigns in Castellón in the professional premiere of Marcos Freire, the son of the legend: "My father tells me to suffer a lot"

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Feyenoord rejected Milan’s offer for Santi Giménez and asks for $42 million for the Mexican

Italian media reported a few days ago that Milan has great interest in signing forward Santiago Giménez. They would even have put an offer on the table to Feyenoord for the transfer of the Mexican which was worth $31 million dollars. However, the most recent information from the Italian journalist Luca Maninettiel They claim that the Dutch club rejected this offer and he would only sell Giménez in the summer market and for a figure close to $42 million dollars. “El Bebote”, as he is often nicknamed, has had a great half of the season with 15 goals in 18 games with Feyenoord. Therefore, the interest of big clubs is beginning to be noticed. Santiago Gimenez during a Champions League match.Credit: MAURICE VAN STEEN | AP Even last summer Giménez was already scouted by elite clubs in Europe such as Milan, Liverpool and even Real Madrid, according to several rumors. A possible arrival at Milan would be a dream for Giménez, who already commented last December in an interview for ESPN which is one of his favorite clubs. “On the last day of the market, Milan looked for me and did not agree that day, because the price and time were short. Going to Milan would be a dream for me, and when I was a boy I grew up with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka. In the end it didn’t happen, but the fact that there is interest makes you feel important, and that option is still open,” he explained on that occasion. For now Giménez has a contract with Feyenoord until 2027. So if he does not extend his contract soon, he could leave next summer as long as an agreement is reached for his transfer. Currently the Mexican forward, although born in Buenos Aires, tIt has a market value of $40 million dollarsaccording to the specialized site Transfermarkta figure in line with what Feyenoord would be asking for his token. Keep reading:Santi Giménez would have an offer from Milan on the tableThey once again proclaim Real Madrid as the best club in the worldKylian Mbappé dissociates himself from controversy with Neymar: “I respect him a lot”

Henry Martín applauds the work of Santiago Giménez in the national team

The star striker of the Águilas of Club América, Henry Martín has established himself as one of the great figures of the Mexican team in recent years. not only for his great role in the Nations League, but also for being the only one to score a goal for El Tri in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite all this, the player is in the fight to get a place among those called up for the Mexican team that will be under the command of Javier ‘Vasco’ Aguirre for the 2026 World Cup that will be held jointly between the United States. , Mexico and Canada. The striker believes that he still has a lot to offer the team, although he recognizes that there are other great figures who are active abroad and have become the future of a team that seeks to once again position itself among the best on the planet and achieve historic milestones in tournaments. of FIFA. In statements offered to Mediotiempo, Henry Martín maintained that one of these figures is Santiago Giménez, who will become the face of the Mexican team for the future due to the great quality he has shown on the field of play. “It really makes me very happy and I say it from my heart, the moment they are living. Raúl, we know what happened, what he suffered and it makes me very happy because he experienced something similar to what I experienced; He spoke about the sporting moment, where he had a bad time, where he was suffering, for him to re-emerge in that way we must applaud him for his character, the mental strength that you have to have to get out of a slump, that is very strong,” he expressed. “And with Santi I am very happy with his age, what he is achieving, the great goals he is scoring. We know that it is the future of Mexico. We have to take care of him, we have to protect him, because he has many more years to give to the National Team. And he will be in one, two or even three more World Cups if everything goes well, that’s how it will be. “He is the future of the National Team,” he added. Talk about the present Henry Martín also spoke about the current situation that El Tri is experiencing since the arrival of Javier Aguirre and Rafael Márquez, highlighting that there is strong competition and that causes each of the athletes to show their best level. “The present he is experiencing makes the rest of us improve, it gives Raúl strong competition; Raúl also gives him strong competition and right now me; So I have to do my thing too. Because it is not the decision of any of the three who is going to play, nor who is going to go to the World Cup, but we have to make the decision difficult on the field,” the player concluded.

Fernanto Ortiz criticizes the resignation of Martín Anselmi

The technical director of Santos Laguna, Fernando ‘Tano’ Ortiz, considered Martín Anselmi’s decision to leave the ranks of the Cruz Azul Machine to be a regrettable event. in such an abrupt way to be able to travel to Portugal to sign a contract as the new coach of Porto of the Primeira Liga and thus fulfill his aspirations of coaching on the old continent. These statements were made by Ortiz during an interview offered for TUDN, where he considered that the measure applied by the coach represents a complete disrespect for the Aztec organization and the trust they gave him to be able to lead the team to the Liguilla and subsequently the title of champion. Ortiz compared what happened on this occasion that Cruz Azul is experiencing with what was recorded by the Chivas Rayadas of Guadalajara and Fernando Gago after announcing his signing with Boca Junior of Argentina, leaving the institution helpless in the middle of the season. “I am a man of my word, for me the cycles have to be fulfilled, I can understand that perhaps opportunities happen only once in a lifetime, but if one gives the word, one must try to end the relationship or complete the championship.“I am of that idea, I respect what has happened with Martín (Anselmi) or the case of Fernando (Gago)… I make the commitment and finish it,” he expressed. Fernando Ortiz also recalled the moment in which he left the ranks of the Águilas del Club América and assured that on that occasion it was different because his decision occurred just after the team’s elimination in the semifinals against the Rebaño Sagrado in the Clausura tournament. 2023 of the MX League. “I never left America, I ended my employment relationship and I decided to step aside because I felt at that moment the pressure exerted on me.” and I didn’t do the players or what could come, so I have never stopped being in a situation like what is happening to my colleague,” he highlighted. Anselmi’s departure represents a hard blow for Cruz Azul, because under his orders the club recorded great results, including the record for points in the regular round within short tournaments by adding a total of 42 units, surpassing the 41 points that the cement team itself had achieved. Keep reading: –Cruz Azul demands that Martín Anselmi return to training–Father of James Rodríguez highlights his quality: “It will be impossible to match him”–Carlo Ancelotti praised Uruguayan Fede Valverde: “He is Real Madrid’s most complete player”

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