Tag: overcomes

24 JAN

Roger Federer overcomes early scare to beat Tomas Berdych into Australian Open semi-finals

Federer had not dropped a set in his first four matches or even really broken sweat, but he was uncharacteristically flat as Berdych took a 3-0 lead in the first set. The world No 2 produce his first sign of life when Berdych came to serve for the set, arguing with the umpire about a […]

04 JUL

Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray overcomes hip injury to beat Alexander Bublik

GETTY Andy Murray (right) beat Alexander Bublik in straight sets at Wimbledon It is the honour of the previous year’s winner to open proceedings on Centre Court at Wimbledon but Murray’s 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win in 1hr 44min on court threatened to turn into a stop-start force as the first spots of rain circled the […]

02 APR

Gushue's rink overcomes expectations, injuries to reach worlds

EDMONTON — In just a little less than one month, Brad Gushue’s rink out of the Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s has captured a Brier title at home, played in a Grand Slam of Curling event in Nova Scotia and is now representing Canada at the World Curling Championships in Edmonton. “We’re going […]

13 MAR

Chelsea v Man United LIVE: Rashford overcomes illness to lead Mourinho's attack

CHELSEA TEAM NEWS Antonio Conte has made two changes from the side who beat West Ham 2-1 last week. Pedro is replaced by Willian, while midfielder Nemanja Matic replaces playmaker Cesc Fabregas, who drops to the bench. Other than that, it’s very much business as usual for the Blues, with Diego Costa joined by Eden […]