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August 9, 2023 Caroline Wozniacki Wins Comfortably On Return To Tennis

Caroline Wozniacki Wins Comfortably On Return To Tennis

Caroline Wozniacki said she was “definitely a little rusty” following her first-round victory at the Canadian Open on her return to tennis after retiring in 2020.

The former world number one, 33, has since given birth to two children and beat qualifier Kimberly Birrell of Australia 6-2 6-2 in Montreal.

“It feels great,” said Wozniacki.

She will face Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, who beat Mayar Sherif 6-4 6-2, in the second round.

Of her return to action, Wozniacki added: “What an amazing place to come back and play my first match. I love playing here in Montreal”.

In June, the Dane announced her desire to play in this year’s US Open. She reached the final of the tournament in New York in 2009 and 2014.

Soon after the interview with Vogue, Wozniacki was handed a wildcard for the event at Flushing Meadows, which begins on 28 August.

She had not played a competitive match since the Australian Open more than three years ago and became a mother to daughter Olivia in June 2021 and son James in October 2022.

Wozniacki called her first win as a mum “pretty crazy” and said her children would be “napping right now, which is awesome”.

“I’m going to catch them after I do a little bit of treatment and food and stuff,” she added. “That’s the good part of playing early, I still have the afternoon with them.”

Wozniacki dropped the opening game but rallied to take the final four games of the opening set, before securing the match in the second set by breaking 115th-ranked Birrell with a backhand winner.

Her next opponent Vondrousova was featuring for the first time since her victorious campaign in SW19 when she beat Ons Jabeur in the final.

August 9, 2023 Budapest 2023: AFN Substitutes Brume and Onwuzurike, Includes Amusan in Primary Lineup

Budapest 2023: AFN Substitutes Brume and Onwuzurike, Includes Amusan in Primary Lineup

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), yesterday, released its final list of athletes for the 2023 World Championships, which will begin in Budapest, Hungary, on August 19th.

U.S.-based speed stars, Udodi Onwuzurike and Godson Brume were left out of the squad.

Brume had pulled out of the championships two days ago, citing health issues, while Onwuzurike failed to recover in time from the injury he sustained at the NCAA outdoor championships in the United States.

The AFN has replaced them with the duo of Nicholas Fakorode and Kalington Anunagba.

Top on the list is world silver medalist, long jumper, Ese Brume. U.S.-based Itshekiri Usheoritshe, Favour Ashe and Alaba Akintola also made the list.

Others are Seye Ogunlewe, Nathaniel Ezekiel, Nathaniel Samson, Dubem Nwachukwu, Chidi Okezie, Samuel Ogazi and shot putter, Enekwechi Chukwuebuka.

On the women’s list to Budapest are Rosemary Chukwuma, Ofili Favour, Faith Okwose, Eyakpobeyan Justina, Success Umukoro, Uko Nse Imaobong, Patience George, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Oke Opeyemi, Ruth Usoro, Amaechi Obiageri Pamela, Anumba Ashley, Onyekwere Chioma and Olatoye Oyesade.

AFN Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, explained that World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is already in the main entry list sent to World Athletics.

“We had sent Tobi Amusan’s name in our main entry list to WA in case she is cleared by the Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU). Tobi is training for the World Championships, and we pray she gets the clearance to compete for Team Nigeria,” he said.

August 9, 2023 Ighalo and Osimhen Team Up with FIFPRO to Demand Unpaid Bonuses for Super Falcons

Ighalo and Osimhen Team Up with FIFPRO to Demand Unpaid Bonuses for Super Falcons

A collective voice from football stakeholders, including current and former Super Eagles players, has arisen, urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to promptly address the outstanding allowances owed to Super Falcons team members.

In tandem with a solidarity statement by FIFPRO, the global player union, shared on Instagram by Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, these stakeholders have amplified the call for resolving the backlog.

Voicing their support, Napoli forward Victor Osimhen directly appealed: "Pay them NFF."

 Victor Anichebe, the former Everton striker, emphasized: "NFF pay them! They did us all proud! And even if they didn't. Pay them what they are owed!!!"

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo remarked, "NFF never stop these things."

The ongoing issue revolves around unpaid salaries and bonuses, which has led Randy Waldrum and the Super Falcons team to clash with the football administration. The situation escalated to the brink of a potential boycott during the Women's World Cup.

August 8, 2023 Colombia Secures England Showdown with Victory Over Jamaica

Colombia Secures England Showdown with Victory Over Jamaica

Colombia secured a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by prevailing in a hard-fought encounter against Jamaica, finishing with a 1-0 victory.

Catalina Usme, who led the Colombian team in Melbourne, skillfully curved in the deciding goal during the 51st minute of play.

Jamaica, who had not conceded any goals in the tournament for a total of 321 minutes, couldn't muster a comeback in response to Colombia's performance.

This achievement marks the first instance of Colombia advancing to the last eight stage of the Women's World Cup.

In the upcoming quarter-final match, Colombia will go up against England, the reigning European champions. The match is set to take place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 11.30 BST.

Shining Spotlight on Colombia's Emerging Young Stars As the final match in Melbourne for this World Cup, the Rectangular Stadium has witnessed the fall of several prominent names in women's football.

Hosts Australia managed to eliminate the Olympic champions, Canada, while Brazilian icon Marta's World Cup aspirations were shattered. Additionally, the once-dominant four-time world champions, the United States, experienced a humbling defeat.

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