This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry that began on the same Roland-Garros clay courts in 2006. Nadal was largely outclassed in the much anticipated encounter, only coming ...
Abbass Attara 2024-07-29 12:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese fencer Phillipe Wakim was unable to overcome the challenge posed by China’s Chen Yi-teng during his match at the Paris Olympics today. Despite a spirited performance, Wakim succumbed to the impeccable technique and strategy of his opponent. Here’s a recap of a match filled with tactical maneuvers, yellow cards and thrilling ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 11:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese players Hady Habib and Benjamin Hassan were eliminated from the men's doubles tournament at the Olympics after losing 7-6, 6-2 to Australians Matthew Ebden and John Peers. Despite a strong performance from the Lebanese team, who achieved 75% on their first serves, they were overpowered by the Australians' service game, with 32 service ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 11:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Kevin Durant returned from injury to produce a shooting masterclass as the United States launched the defense of their Olympic basketball crown with a 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. Durant, who missed the entirety of the USA's Olympic build-up with a calf injury, shot a near-perfect 8-of-9 from the field to finish with 23 points in a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 10:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On the third day of the Olympic Games, the competitions continue in Paris. On Monday, July 29, two Lebanese athletes will be competing: Tennis Benjamin Hassan (Lebanon) vs Sebastian Baez (Argentina). Men's singles, second round. Roland Garros (Court number 14) around 4.30 PM. Fencing Philippe Wakim (Lebanon) vs Chen Yi-Tung (Chinese ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 10:18 - Reading : less than a minute
Paris Olympics medals table after Sunday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Japan 4 2 1 7 Australia 4 2 0 6 United States 3 6 3 12 France 3 3 2 8 South Korea 3 2 1 6 China 3 1 2 6 Italy 1 2 3 6 Kazakhstan 1 0 2 3 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Germany 1 0 0 1 Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 Uzbekistan 1 0 0 1 Britain 0 2 2 4 Brazil 0 1 2 3 Canada 0 1 1 2 Fiji ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 10:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games. Also on the third day of action, Britain's Tom Daley will try to prevent an anticipated Chinese clean sweep in diving, while China and Japan will duel ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 23:12 - Reading : less than a minute
Table tennis player Mariana Sahakian was eliminated from the Olympic Games after losing 4-0 (11-7 / 11-6 / 11-4 / 11-6) to American Lily Zhang in the second round on Sunday evening. The Lebanese player was no match for Zhang, ranked 35th in the world and the top American in the ITTF rankings. Zhang dominated the match from start to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 21:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
George Russell was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes was found to be underweight following the race, handing victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton. A technical report released after the race said Russell's car was found to be 1.5kg below the minimum weight limit for car and driver ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 20:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Benjamin Hassan became the first Lebanese tennis player to win a match at the Olympics on Sunday, saying he benefited from having "no rhythm." The 29-year-old defeated Christopher Eubanks of the United States, a former Wimbledon quarter-finalist and top 30 player, 6-4, 6-2. "I worked a lot with the second serve as a first serve. I think he ...
2024-07-28 19:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan scored a resounding victory over American Chris Eubanks, winning 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Paris Olympics men's singles on Court 11. Absolute dominance From the start of the match, Benjamin Hassan imposed his game with undeniable authority. With impeccable service and precise ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 19:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on Sunday, holding off his teammate Lewis Hamilton in a stunning Mercedes 1-2. McLaren's Oscar Piastri came home in third, with pole-sitter Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in fourth. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who started in 11th, finished fifth, extending his championship lead over the second McLaren ...