Rafael Nadal paid tribute to his opponent Leo Borg as he marked his return to singles action with a straight-sets victory at the Nordea Open in Sweden. The Spaniard, absent from singles since the French Open third round in May, defeated Borg 6-3, 6-4, setting up a second-round clash with Cameron Norrie. Nadal, who missed Wimbledon to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, showcased his prowess on clay, not facing a single break point and committing only one unforced error in the second set. He expressed gratitude for the support from fans, particularly the Swedish crowd, as he aims to win the tournament for the first time since 2005.
Nadal also praised Borg, acknowledging the honor of playing against the son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg, and expressed optimism for Borg’s future in tennis.
Mark Cavendish’s Final Tour de France Sprint: Philipsen Wins Stage 16
Mark Cavendish contested his final Tour de France sprint, ending his career with 35 stage wins, a record he took from Eddy Merckx on Stage 5. Despite efforts from his Astana Qazaqstan team, Cavendish couldn’t secure a win as Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin–Deceuninck) clinched victory on Stage 16, revitalizing the green jersey contest. Philipsen, now within 32 points of leader Biniam Girmay (Intermarche–Wanty), capitalized on a perfect leadout from his team. Girmay’s crash in the final stages added to the drama. With no Champs-Elysees finale due to the Paris Olympics, this sprint in Nimes marked the last chance for sprinters this year. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) holds a 3’09” lead over Jonas Vingegaard heading into the mountains.
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Emily Campbell: Team GB’s Sole Weightlifter at Paris 2024
Emily Campbell, Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and European champion, will be the only weightlifter representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Competing in the +81kg category, Campbell is eager to build on her historic achievement of becoming the first British woman to secure a weightlifting medal at the Olympics. Since Tokyo, she has claimed gold at the European Weightlifting Championships in 2022 and 2023, and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Campbell, 30, embraces the pressure and is excited to compete again. The weightlifting events will run from August 7-11, with Campbell aiming for gold on the final day.