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Herald Sun
6 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Iga Swiatek earnt more than $100,000 per minute in historic Wimbledon demolition, Amanda Anisimova
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tennis. Followed categories will be added to My News. Iga Swiatek earned more than $AUD100,000 per minute in her brutal double-bagel Wimbledon final win. The Polish star, 24, absolutely obliterated American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 on Centre Court. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. The shocking one-sided match was the first time a women's final at Wimbledon saw the loser fail to win a single game for 114 years. And it lasted just 57 extraordinary minutes. Swiatek collected a cheque for £3 million which is $A6,163,167 for her demolition job, dropping 24 points and zero games. And that meant that the champion banked a whopping $A108,125 for each minute of play. It also works out that per game won she secured $A513,597. Swiatek had already secured a minimum of $A3,122,671 for reaching the final. In the end, though, that figure went to Anisimova as the runner-up - working out as $A130,110 per point she won in the final. Iga Swiatek, left, cashed in after her historic demolition in the Wimbledon final against Amanda Anisimova. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Unstoppable Swiatek - who completed the 'Surface Slam' with majors on hard, clay and now grass courts - dropped just nine points in the first set. 'It seems super surreal,' the No8 seed said. 'I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. No matter what happened, you should be proud of the work you are doing. 'I hope we are going to play many more finals and in other tournaments. You have the game for that. 'For me, this was way too far to dream about. I feel like I'm already an experienced player after winning the Slams before. But I never expected this one. My team believed in me more than I did. 'I want to thank my coach who joined this year. We have had ups and downs but we showed everybody that it is working. 'This tournament is unique. And I was anxious of that. 'Walking around here, being on Centre Court felt like a huge pressure. This year I really enjoyed it and improved my game. 'I will always remember the opening of champagne bottles in-between serves – a sound that will keep me up at night. I will enjoy these moments.' The Polish star was an unstoppable force during the final. (Photo by) Anisimova struggled to settle and hit a whopping 28 unforced errors in the brutal beat down. She headed straight off court after match point to compose herself and looked visibly emotional. The American understandably broke down in tears as she tried to speak on the microphone during the trophy ceremony. A sobbing Anisimova said: 'Thank you Iga, you're such an incredible player. It obviously showed today. 'You have been such an inspiration to me, an unbelievable athlete. You have had such an incredible two weeks here. 'Getting to the final of your first Wimbledon and then winning it. It's so special. 'Thank you to everyone who has supported me since my first-round match. 'You guys have carried me through this entire championship. An incredible fortnight. Amanda Anisimova was overcome with emotion after the final. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) 'Even though I ran out of gas and I wish that I could put on a better performance for all of you, you guys were still there for me and lifted me up. 'It has been such a privilege playing here, making it to the Championship match. To compete in front of all of you has been so, so special. I'll never forget this experience and all these memories. 'My mum flew in this morning. She has put in more work than I have honestly. My mum is the most selfless person I know. She has done everything to get me to this point in my life.' This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Iga Swiatek earnt more than $100,000 per minute in historic Wimbledon demolition
The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner
The Brisbane Bullets have signed NBL championship winner Jaylen Adams in a huge boost for the side's Stu Lash era. Amid reports they will soon announce the arrival of Australian NBA player Alex Ducas, the Bullets unveiled former Sydney Kings combo guard Adams as their second import for the 2025/26 season. Adams won an NBL championship and the league's most valuable player award at the Kings in 2022, receiving plaudits for his versatility and composure down the stretch. The Maryland native returned to Sydney for the past two seasons but could not replicate those heroics for an underachieving Kings side, though he did have a 43-point game against Adelaide in January. Outside of his time in the NBL, Adams played 44 NBA games between 2018 and 2021 across stints with the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks. The arrivals of high-profile Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis left the writing on the wall for Adams at the Kings in the off-season. He is the biggest signing yet for the Bullets under coach Lash, who will hope to snap a six-year play-offs drought as he replaces the ousted Justin Schueller at the helm. "I've seen what Brisbane is building and I want to be part of something special," Adams said. "This is a team and city ready to take the next step, and I'm coming in hungry to lead from the front, compete every night, and chase another title." Adams joins fellow American Casey Prather, big man Tyrell Harrison and veteran Mitch Norton as key components of the Bullets' roster for the upcoming season. The Bullets remain on the lookout for a top-quality back-court partner for Adams, and have been linked with Ducas, who was part of Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster last NBA season. A graduate of the same US college as Patty Mills and Jock Landale, Ducas played 21 games in his rookie NBA season for the Thunder, but did not feature in the post-season. The Brisbane Bullets have signed NBL championship winner Jaylen Adams in a huge boost for the side's Stu Lash era. Amid reports they will soon announce the arrival of Australian NBA player Alex Ducas, the Bullets unveiled former Sydney Kings combo guard Adams as their second import for the 2025/26 season. Adams won an NBL championship and the league's most valuable player award at the Kings in 2022, receiving plaudits for his versatility and composure down the stretch. The Maryland native returned to Sydney for the past two seasons but could not replicate those heroics for an underachieving Kings side, though he did have a 43-point game against Adelaide in January. Outside of his time in the NBL, Adams played 44 NBA games between 2018 and 2021 across stints with the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks. The arrivals of high-profile Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis left the writing on the wall for Adams at the Kings in the off-season. He is the biggest signing yet for the Bullets under coach Lash, who will hope to snap a six-year play-offs drought as he replaces the ousted Justin Schueller at the helm. "I've seen what Brisbane is building and I want to be part of something special," Adams said. "This is a team and city ready to take the next step, and I'm coming in hungry to lead from the front, compete every night, and chase another title." Adams joins fellow American Casey Prather, big man Tyrell Harrison and veteran Mitch Norton as key components of the Bullets' roster for the upcoming season. The Bullets remain on the lookout for a top-quality back-court partner for Adams, and have been linked with Ducas, who was part of Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster last NBA season. A graduate of the same US college as Patty Mills and Jock Landale, Ducas played 21 games in his rookie NBA season for the Thunder, but did not feature in the post-season. The Brisbane Bullets have signed NBL championship winner Jaylen Adams in a huge boost for the side's Stu Lash era. Amid reports they will soon announce the arrival of Australian NBA player Alex Ducas, the Bullets unveiled former Sydney Kings combo guard Adams as their second import for the 2025/26 season. Adams won an NBL championship and the league's most valuable player award at the Kings in 2022, receiving plaudits for his versatility and composure down the stretch. The Maryland native returned to Sydney for the past two seasons but could not replicate those heroics for an underachieving Kings side, though he did have a 43-point game against Adelaide in January. Outside of his time in the NBL, Adams played 44 NBA games between 2018 and 2021 across stints with the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks. The arrivals of high-profile Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis left the writing on the wall for Adams at the Kings in the off-season. He is the biggest signing yet for the Bullets under coach Lash, who will hope to snap a six-year play-offs drought as he replaces the ousted Justin Schueller at the helm. "I've seen what Brisbane is building and I want to be part of something special," Adams said. "This is a team and city ready to take the next step, and I'm coming in hungry to lead from the front, compete every night, and chase another title." Adams joins fellow American Casey Prather, big man Tyrell Harrison and veteran Mitch Norton as key components of the Bullets' roster for the upcoming season. The Bullets remain on the lookout for a top-quality back-court partner for Adams, and have been linked with Ducas, who was part of Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster last NBA season. A graduate of the same US college as Patty Mills and Jock Landale, Ducas played 21 games in his rookie NBA season for the Thunder, but did not feature in the post-season.
Courier-Mail
10 hours ago
- Courier-Mail
Derrick Lewis' X-rated response about his wife goes viral
Don't miss out on the headlines from UFC. Followed categories will be added to My News. UFC cult hero Derrick Lewis was at it again on Sunday, delivering another viral moment during a post-fight interview. The 40-year-old American never shies away from speaking his mind, on Sunday in Nashville he put his wife on notice with an X-rated reply to Daniel Cormier. UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 | SUN 20 JULY 12PM AEST | One of the most iconic careers in MMA history will come to a close, as UFC veteran Dustin Poirier makes his final walk to the Octagon for a trilogy with current BMF Champion Max Holloway. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. After securing a dominant victory over Tallison Teixeira and extending his record for the most knockouts in UFC history, Lewis was asked what he wants next. Nobody was expecting the answer that was about to follow. 'I've been gone for two weeks … so I want my wife next,' Lewis said as laughter broke out among those in attendance. 'It's going to be a lot of ground and pound, grounding and pounding … she know what it is. Look at that fine a**.' Watch the hilariously X-rated moment in the video player above Derrick Lewis' wife could only laugh at his response. Lewis was the headline event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in what was his first fight in over a year. Teixeira on the other hand was chasing his third win inside the past 10 months in his third fight inside the Octagon. The 25-year-old Brazilian landed a telling left hand in the opening exchanges which appeared to wobble Lewis, but moments later the script was flipped. As he wiped his right eye and struggled to see, the UFC veteran unloaded a monster right hand that he quickly followed up with a left hook that sent Teixeira to the canvas. Lewis pounced and unleashed punch after punch as Teixeira attempted to dodge and get back to his feet, but the referee stepped in and waved an end to the bout after only 35 seconds. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Mixed day for Aussies in Nashville Two fighters out of Australia were on the card in Nashville with mixed results on the day. Jake Matthews was on the undercard but the rising Aussie showed he is worthy of a main card fight after securing his third-straight win in the Octagon. After eating a few heavy kicks from Chidi Njokuani, Matthews took his opponent to the mat before he quickly locked in a rear naked choke that forced Njokuani to tap out. It wasn't to be however for Junior Tafa with the Kiwi born fighter falling to Tuco Tokkos late in the second round. Tokkos took away Tafa's big strength by taking the fight to the canvas before he locked in an arm-triangle choke. Jake Matthews secured another victory inside the UFC Octagon./AFP UFC Fight Night: Nashville results Main Event: Derrick Lewis defeats Tallison Teixeira by TKO (strikes) at 0:35 of Round 1 Gabriel Bonfim defeats Stephen Thompson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Steve Garcia defeats Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Morgan Charriere defeats Nate Landwehr by KO (strikes) at 0:27 of Round 3 Vitor Petrino defeats Austen Lane by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:16 of Round 1 Tuco Tokkos defeats Junior Tafa by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:25 of Round 2 Chris Curtis defeats Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Jake Matthews defeats Chidi Njokuani by submission (short choke) at 1:09 of Round 1 Eduarda Moura defeats Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Valter Walker defeats Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at 0:54 of Round 1 Mike Davis defeats Mitch Ramirez by TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2 Fatima Kline defeats Melissa Martinez by TKO (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of Round 3 Originally published as UFC star Derrick Lewis' X-rated response about his wife goes viral
