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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon star undergoes emergency surgery after ‘one of most painful moments of my career'
GRIGOR DIMITROV is an injury doubt for the US Open after undergoing surgery following his 'painful' Wimbledon exit. The Bulgarian, 34, led by two sets against world No.1 Jannik Sinner in the fourth round but had to quit when he appeared to injure his pec muscle while serving an ace. Advertisement 3 Grigor Dimitrov has undergone surgery after he was forced to retire against Sinner Credit: Instagram @grigordimitrov 3 The world No.21 injured his pec muscle Credit: Getty 3 He was two sets in front against the world No.1 when he was forced to quit Credit: Getty It was the FIFTH successive Slam from which he had had to retire mid-match. Lying in a hospital bed, the world No.21 said the 'recovery starts now' but it is unclear if he will be fit for Flushing Meadows, which starts on August 24. Writing on Instagram , Dimitrov said: 'Sometimes the heart wants to keep going. But the universe has a different plan for us. 'Having to withdraw from this match at Wimbledon was one of the most painful moments of my career. Advertisement READ MORE IN WIMBLEDON 'Thank you for the overwhelming wave of love – from family, friends, fans, colleagues, to the entire tennis community. 'Your messages have genuinely lifted me through these hard times. Thank you all. Truly. 'Recovery starts now. I'll see you all soon.' Dimitrov's loss has been Sinner's gain as he beat Ben Shelton before steamrolling Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final. Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He now has a chance to avenge his French Open final defeat when he takes on Alcaraz beat America's Taylor Fritz in Friday's other semi-final and is on a 20-match win streak at SW19.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Five-time Wimbledon winner who earned £32million in prize money announces shock return to tennis aged 45
VENUS WILLIAMS is making a comeback to tennis…aged 45. The American legend Washington Open. Advertisement 1 Venus Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at this month's DC Open, The five-time Wimbledon winner is deemed 'inactive' on the WTA list and her last official singles appearance was in Miami in March 2024. Yet her decision to take a wildcard means she could decide to call it a day at the US Open – where she is twice a singles champion – later this summer . Ahead of her return to the US capital, Williams said: 'There's something truly special about D.C. 'The energy , the fans, the history . This city has always shown me so much love, and I can't wait to compete there again.' Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON The Washington DC event, which features both the WTA and ATP Tour, with the tournament running from July 21-27. DC Open chairman Mark Ein said: "She has inspired people around the world with her accomplishments on the court and her visionary impact off the court . "I know how much it means to our DC fans and community to be able to watch her compete in person this summer ." Williams' most recent Grand Slam appearances came in 2023, when she exited in the first round at Wimbledon - after slipping in the first set and hurting her right knee - and the US Open. Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Williams was announced as a wildcard entry for this February's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells , before confirming she was not playing there after all. Williams, 15 months older than 23-Grand Slam winner Serena, won her seven Grand Slam titles between 2000 and 2008. Emma Raducanu stays cool with fan as she watches men's semi-final at Wimbledon The tennis legend won £32million in prize money over the course of her career. Advertisement She recently opened up about a private health battle with fibroids. The last time Williams played a full schedule was 2019.
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sergio Aguero takes dig at Cristiano Ronaldo to Speed in awkward conversation at Club World Cup
SERGIO AGUERO brutally trolled Cristiano Ronaldo for being absent from the Club World Cup after meeting the footie icon's biggest fan, iShowSpeed. The revamped 32-team tournament got underway early on Sunday morning, with Advertisement 3 Cristiano Ronaldo superfan IShowSpeed recently met Sergio Aguero Credit: X 3 Former Manchester City and Argentina star Aguero trolled Ronaldo over his Club World Cup absence to his biggest fan's face Credit: X Despite the competition now consisting of 32 teams, He could've played in the tournament had he joined one of the participating teams on a short-term deal. But the 40-year-old opted against doing that, much to the disappointment of American streamer And CR7 was on the receiving end of several shots from Aguero during a live stream with social media sensation Speed. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Aguero asked Speed: "You're a very big fan of Cristiano, no?" In response to Speed's confirmation of his Ronaldo fandom, former Argentina international Aguero said: "I respect it, it's OK. "He's a good player. I prefer [Lionel] Messi, of course." Aguero then stuck the knife into Ronaldo by sarcastically asking Speed: "Ronaldo is playing here now at the Club World Cup or no? Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Cristiano Ronaldo guided Portugal to Nations League glory earlier this month Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK "Maybe he'll have to watch on TV." Speed leapt to the defence of Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, insisting the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will guide Portugal to glory in the 2026 World Cup. Advertisement Watch IShowSpeed's X-rated meltdown after police block him from seeing Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024 Aguero sarcastically then asked the 20-year-old: "[Ronaldo] just won the [Euros] no? "Ah the Nations League… congratulations."
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
WWE legend The Undertaker reveals he had secret heart operation after WrestleMania and recalls doctor's chilling words
WWE legend The Undertaker has bravely opened up about how a life-saving heart operation helped him escape death. The Hall of Fame wrestler, whose real name is Mark Calaway, retired back in 2020 after one of the most legendary careers in sport's entertainment. Advertisement 5 WWE legend The Undertaker was forced to undergo heart surgery the day after Wrestlemania 41 5 The Undertaker's wife Michelle McCool revealed the details on the Six Feet Under podcast 5 The Undertaker had one of the most legendary careers in sport's entertainment He was a staple piece of WWE for decades and has since continued to give back through his Six Feet Under podcast and ambassadorial role for the company. In the weeks leading up to the WrestleMania 41 weekend in April, Calaway was quietly battling something far more real than the on-screen story-lines of the wrestling world. According to his wife Follow-up checks revealed Taker had likely been in chronic atrial fibrillation (AFib) for an unknown length of time. Advertisement READ MORE WWE NEWS The 60-year-old had no noticeable symptoms beyond occasional breathlessness — something he'd chalked up to nothing serious. He was eventually hospitalised for four nights with an ejection fraction (a measure of how much blood the heart pumps with each beat) of just 30 per cent — a dangerously low number for a man of his size and age. And yet, even with his heart rate unstable, Taker insisted on going to WrestleMania two weeks later, to be there for McCool's Hall of Fame induction — and to induct her personally. McCool, a two-time WWE Women's Champion, said on the Six Feet Under podcast: "You weren't supposed to go anywhere. You didn't want me to tell anybody. Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'That's that old school mentality. I'm not mad at it — because I'd probably be the same patient — but it was terrifying. ' The next morning after returning home from WrestleMania , we were in the hospital in Las Vegas at 6am for a little bit of heart surgery. " Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker left stunned by 'savage' crowd reaction at WWE Money in the Bank Taker, whose Advertisement McCool, who is Taker's third wife, added: "You didn't want me to tell anybody. I couldn't focus on anything else. "All I wanted to focus on was you, your heart, getting the best cardiologists, a lot of phone calls, several nights in the hospital. And by the grace of God, you are here. "But out of the words of the doctor himself 'it could have turned out badly if we had not found out that very day'." Taker then coyly joked: "Yeah, well now I'm as strong as a Bull." Advertisement Before McCool, who is 15 years his junior, joked back: "And thankfully you can still pretend that you're a dead man. Because I saved your life." 5 Taker's wife McCool urged him to go for a routine check up in March 5 The WWE star couple were married in 2010
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League star's son destroys Sir Mo Farah record that stood for 14 years after making his own way in sport
GEORGE MILLS is eyeing up a gold rush after demolishing Sir Mo Farah's British men's 5000 metres record in Oslo last night. The 26-year-old, Advertisement 1 George Mills demolished Sir Mo Farah's British men's 5000 metres record Credit: Shutterstock Editorial It left the Yorkshireman fourth as the USA's Nico Young led home a mass charge. But after landing two Euro silvers in 12 months, Mills wants some big nights that match Mo's moments of magic. He said: 'That record was one of the things I came here for and it's nice to be able to do it. 'I like to run brave. I like to assert myself on races. So that's what I was able to do. Advertisement READ MORE IN sport "Now I want medals at worlds and Olympic Games. That's what I have to do. That's what I'm aiming for now.' Mills competed at the Olympics Games in Paris last summer - with his race was overshadowed by controversy. In a chaotic 5000m heat, the Team GB ace was one of four runners that fell over on the home straight. It led to a confrontation after the finish line as Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Elsewhere Norway's Karsten Warholm set a 300m hurdles world record of 32.67 seconds. Dina Asher-Smith lost out to Paris Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred in coming third in the women's 100m. While world indoor champion Amber Anning was third over 400m. Advertisement Ex-Premier League star's son in furious bust-up with rival after four athletes fall in chaotic Olympics 2024 5000m
