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Barty wins French Open for maiden Grand Slam title

Jun 09, 2019

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Australia's Ashleigh Barty has won the French tennis Open title with a straight sets win over Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova.

This is Barty's first ever Grand Slam title...and she's also the first Aussie to win a singles title at Roland Garros since 1973.

Her victory will also see her climb to second in the world rankings next week. 

Over in the men's draw, Dominic Thiem knocked out world number one Novak Djokovic in their rain-delayed semifinal.

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Thiem will now play tournament-favourite Rafa Nadal for the title.

LCW still has a lot to offer

Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been urged to go into coaching, when he decides to hang up his racket.

Former national shuttler Roslin Hashim thinks Chong Wei will have a lot to offer the next generation of players, thanks to his vast experience.

Chong Wei, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, is expected to make an announcement about his future soon, after holding talks with the BAM.

PSG push ahead in de Ligt pursuit

PSG have reportedly set aside 80 million pounds to sign highly-rated Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. 

The French club are also prepared to offer the 19 year old a higher salary that what the other interested party - Barcelona - are willing to pay. 

De Ligt's form for Ajax this season - including in the Champions League - has made him one of the most sought-after players in European football this summer.

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