Archive for July, 2008

Defeat puts Jankovic bid on hold

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Top seed Jelena Jankovic’s hopes of becoming the new world number one are held up after she is beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 by Dinara Safina in Los Angeles.

Injured Venus out of Rogers Cup

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Venus Williams pulls out of next week’s Rogers Cup in Montreal with tendonitis in her right knee.

Swim star has one eye on London

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Synchronised swimmer Jenna Randall is looking forward to her first Olympics, but admits Beijing is mainly a chance to gain experience before London 2012.

Hackett tips Phelps to set record

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Australian swimming great Grant Hackett says American Michael Phelps can eclipse Mark Spitz’s record by winning eight golds at Beijing.