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In the last 40 years, the only women who have defeated the World No. 1 and No. 2 at the same WTA tournament are Steffi Graf (1987 Miami) and...

In the last 40 years, the only women who have defeated the World No. 1 and No. 2 at the same WTA tournament are Steffi Graf (1987 Miami) and Serena Williams (1999 US Open).

Just two of the greatest ever women to have played the game.

Add Mirra Andreeva to that list now.

Had an absolute blast writing this one.“My coach lost in the finals,” said Andreeva before the Indian Wells final this year. “I’m...

Had an absolute blast writing this one.

“My coach lost in the finals,” said Andreeva before the Indian Wells final this year. “I’m going to try to do better than her.”

And ‘do better’ she did.

https://sportsguild.wordpress.com/2025/03/19/mirra-mirra-on-the-wall/

#tennis #sports #andreeva

Ah! That Virat Kohli century celebration was absolutely magical. More of that please! #AUSvIND

Ah! That Virat Kohli century celebration was absolutely magical. More of that please! #AUSvIND

A very Happy Diwali to those who're celebrating it. 🪔

A very Happy Diwali to those who're celebrating it. 🪔

I think the reason this is hitting me so hard is because Rafa was always an infuriating, irritating constant in a world full of changing...

I think the reason this is hitting me so hard is because Rafa was always an infuriating, irritating constant in a world full of changing variables.

He was synonymous with everything that’s gritty. And for having that undying, undeterred, almost ridiculous sense of determination that always kept him in a match, fighting for more and never saying die.

It’s sad when heroes retire. It’s absolutely devastating when legends do. Rest well, Rafa!

https://sportsguild.wordpress.com/2024/10/13/the-relentless-warrior-who-made-us-believe/

#nadal #tennis #sports

For those who remember the Will Smith movie - I, Robot - this will sound familiar. Elon Musk has unveiled a humanoid robot called Optimus...

For those who remember the Will Smith movie - I, Robot - this will sound familiar.

Elon Musk has unveiled a humanoid robot called Optimus that he envisions will be in every household helping people with their daily chores, etc.

There's this video of an interaction with Optimus that's going viral. Check it out here: https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1844610934670590184

Q: What's the hardest thing about being a robot?
A: Trying to learn how to be as human as you guys. And that's something I try harder to do every day!

I wrote a tribute blog on Rafa when he first started flirting with the idea of retirement in 2023.I didn't want to believe him then....

I wrote a tribute blog on Rafa when he first started flirting with the idea of retirement in 2023.

I didn't want to believe him then. Just like I don't want to believe him now.

He almost had me crying that day.

Which is ridiculous considering that at one time I used to hate the guy. But that's just the impact he's had on me.

It's always sad when heroes retire. It's absolutely devastating when legends do.

Thank you Rafa. ❤️

https://sportsguild.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/a-matador-the-undying-spirit-and-his-final-fight/

Absolute magic! #lucky

Absolute magic! #lucky

"Since the Dutchman joined the club in 2022, no Premier League club have conceded three or more goals in a match more times in all...

"Since the Dutchman joined the club in 2022, no Premier League club have conceded three or more goals in a match more times in all competitions than United's 24.

Moreover, in the 62 games they have played since the start of last season, United have conceded on 31 occasions - the most of any current Premier League side."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgvy4jqnylo

"Sometimes it's the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine."Mohamed Salah is that...

"Sometimes it's the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine."

Mohamed Salah is that man.

From being called a one-season blunder to one of the greatest ever to have played for Liverpool, the Egyptian has come a long way.

As he scored the second goal today, he became the all-time leading African goalscorer in the Champions League.

Take a bow, you legend.

Keep breaking records. Keep rewriting history. Keep redefining what it means to be unstoppable.

Liverpool's Mo Salah hit his 49th Champions League goal to become to highest goalscorer from...

Liverpool's Mo Salah hit his 49th Champions League goal to become to highest goalscorer from Africa!

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/02/liverpool-bologna-champions-league-match-report

For goals, dial CR7.Last season, Cristiano Ronaldo broke the Saudi Pro League single-season scoring record with a staggering 35-goal haul...

For goals, dial CR7.

Last season, Cristiano Ronaldo broke the Saudi Pro League single-season scoring record with a staggering 35-goal haul from just 31 appearances.

"And lest there be any eyebrows raised from naysayers over the perceived quality of the SPL, it was not exactly a walk in the park for fellow luminaries like Karim Benzema (nine goals from 21 appearances) and Roberto Firmino (nine from 32)."

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41535785/just-looked-evening-forget-cristiano-ronaldo-once-again-proves-inevitable

"If it was decided to stage a world straw-clutching championship, Ten Hag would have a good chance of winning with that one."This!...

"If it was decided to stage a world straw-clutching championship, Ten Hag would have a good chance of winning with that one."

This! Absolute gold of a sentence from Phil McNulty.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwy90e2dpkgo

#football #manunited #pl

"Salah (32 years old), Van Dijk (33) and Alexander-Arnold (25) are all out of contract at the end of this season and, as a consequence,...

"Salah (32 years old), Van Dijk (33) and Alexander-Arnold (25) are all out of contract at the end of this season and, as a consequence, will each be able to negotiate with a non-English club from Jan. 1, 2025, over a free agent transfer at the end of this season."

If this was EA Sports FC, I would be setting up an alert for these three right about now!

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41454743/liverpool-trent-alexander-arnold-virgil-van-dijk-mohamed-salah-contracts-transfers

It took Daniel Ricciardo 60 laps at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix to do something he hasn’t been able to do in 18 previous races so far...

It took Daniel Ricciardo 60 laps at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix to do something he hasn’t been able to do in 18 previous races so far this season.

Smile. 😊

Thanks Danny. Thanks for the sweat. Thanks for the smiles. Thanks for the shoey. Thanks for everything.

https://sportsguild.substack.com/p/grit-glory-and-the-honey-badger-formula

#sports #f1 #ricciardo

Started writing again. And I must say that it was probably the greatest feeling in the world.

Started writing again. And I must say that it was probably the greatest feeling in the world.

"Freed from desire, mind and senses purified."The moment that brought the entire world together to cheer for a stranger literally...

"Freed from desire, mind and senses purified."

The moment that brought the entire world together to cheer for a stranger literally breaching new heights.

A true Olympic human moment!

#Duplantis #WorldRecord #Paris2024

"Finals are not for playing. They are for winning."Played 4, Won 4. Carlos #Alcaraz, at just 21 years of age, becomes only the...

"Finals are not for playing. They are for winning."

Played 4, Won 4.

Carlos #Alcaraz, at just 21 years of age, becomes only the second man after Roger Federer to win his first four Grand Slam finals.

He's also only the sixth man ever in the Open Era to win the French Open and #Wimbledon titles in the same year and the first Spanish player in history to win back to back Wimbledon titles.

But the best part is that he did everything with a pure heart and that infectious smile!

“This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.”It took him a while. But that's what made this even more sweeter.A...

“This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.”

It took him a while. But that's what made this even more sweeter.

A record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone gives Lewis Hamilton the unique distinction of having the most wins EVER on a single F1 track.

Plus, his first win in nearly 1,000 days extends his staggering overall win record to 104 wins. Welcome back, Sir Lewis!

#hamilton #f1 #britishgp

Billie Jean King once said, "change doesn't happen without engagement." If the world doesn't engage with issues like these...

Billie Jean King once said, "change doesn't happen without engagement." If the world doesn't engage with issues like these more often, then the world is not giving people and places enough chances (or reasons) to change.

So, maybe women's Tennis going to Saudi Arabia is a good thing. It will lead to engagement, which in turn might just lead to change.

Oh wait. Right. Now, that's what I call being ironic! 🙃

#tennis #wta #saudiarabia

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