Tennis star becomes co-owner of Australian basketball team

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:07:54 +0000

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) – Tennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise. The 27-year-old, who is gearing up for the Australian Open next week, has been a long-time fan of the sport and joins an ownership group that […]

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Nadal thwarts Kyrgios in tense duel to reach Indian Wells semis

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:29:47 +0000

INDIAN WELLS (AFP) – Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 19-0 in 2022 and notched […]

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Nadal gives foe neat lesson in bad-tempered showdown

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:00:23 +0000

The 33-year-old Spaniard came through in four sets, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3), which saw fiery but talented Australian Kyrgios receive a warning for unsportsmanlike behavior after a running argument with the umpire while twice serving under-arm.

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