… You just have to think that you have to be better and better because he’s also going to get better and better.” Sinner has only lost twice in 10 tournaments since retiring injured against Tallon Griekspoor in Shanghai last September. …
Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland GarrosNamibia Minute.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Mathieu van der Poel
Also known as: Dutchman · Tallon Griekspoor · Griekspoor
Former world champion cyclist competing in European cobbled classics; finished fourth at Paris-Roubaix and won Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
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- May 2026
- April 2026
… And not a lot of rhythm, so I tried to stay quite compact and let’s see what’s coming in the next round.” Another Italian enjoyed a successful Sunday in the form of Lorenzo Musetti, who overcame Dutch 29th seed Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5. …
Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug… For his great rival Mathieu van der Poel, though, his year seems almost as good as over after missing out on his three main Spring objectives. …
What next for Pogacar, Van der Poel after Roubaix blow?… To do so, he will have to dethrone reigning three-time champion Mathieu van der Poel, who is aiming for a record-equalling fourth success on the northern French cobbles. …
Pogacar dreaming of Monument clean sweepWorld champion Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders on Sunday after dropping his main rival Mathieu van der Poel with 18km to ride. …
Pogacar wins joint record third Tour of Flanders- March 2026
… Pogacar dominance Pogacar’s teammate Isaac del Toro pushed ahead before launching the Slovenian into an attack, with last year’s winner Mathieu van der Poel and Pidcock sticking on his wheel. …
Pogacar ends long wait for Milan San Remo glory after edging epicDaniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor due to a left hamstring injury. …
Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdrawsDutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. …
Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win- February 2026
Cycling’s fabled cobbled classics season will begin with a bang this weekend as former world champion Mathieu van der Poel lines up alongside his long-time rival Wout van Aert at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. …
Van der Poel, Van Aert resume battle at season's 1st cobbled classic- January 2026
… Hubert Hurkacz, on his way back after being out for seven months following a knee surgery, defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) as Poland sealed their last-eight spot. …
Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins
Sport
Sinner eyes career Grand Slam at French Open
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World number one Jannik Sinner arrives at the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to win the men's title, with a career Grand Slam within reach after claiming the Italian Open and becoming the second player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Alcaraz, the defending champion who beat him in last year's final, is ruled out through injury.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Sinner eyes career Grand Slam at French Open
World number one Jannik Sinner arrives at the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to win the men's title, with a career Grand Slam within reach after claiming the Italian Open and becoming the second player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Alcaraz, the defending champion who beat him in last year's final, is ruled out through injury.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
Sinner extends winning streak at Madrid Open tennis
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Elmer Moller 6-2, 6-3 at the Madrid Open, extending his winning streak to 19 matches and his Masters 1000 winning run to 24 consecutive victories. Coco Gauff overcame a stomach virus to beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 14 April
Pogacar seeks record fourth Monument; Van der Poel struggles
Tadej Pogacar, the world champion, missed out on winning all five Monument races at Paris-Roubaix but can still become the first rider to win four Monuments in a single calendar year. His rival Mathieu van der Poel faces an uncertain path forward after finishing fourth at Roubaix and missing his three main Spring objectives.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 12 April
Pogacar chases cycling Monument clean sweep at Paris-Roubaix
World champion Tadej Pogacar aims to win Paris-Roubaix on Sunday and become only the fourth rider to complete cycling's Monument clean-sweep by winning all five of sport's most prestigious one-day classics. If successful, he would join Belgians Eddy Merckx, Roger de Vlaeminck, and Rik van Looy in that elite group.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 6 April
Pogacar wins record-tying third Tour of Flanders victory
World champion Tadej Pogacar won the Tour of Flanders on Sunday for a joint record third time, dropping rival Mathieu van der Poel with 18km remaining. The victory is Pogacar's second Monument triumph this season and his 12th overall, placing him second on the all-time list behind only Eddy Merckx.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 March
Pogacar wins Milan-San Remo, claims fourth Monument race
Tadej Pogacar defeated Tom Pidcock in a thrilling final sprint to win Milan-San Remo, adding a fourth of cycling's five "Monument" races to his collection. The 27-year-old Slovenian recovered from a crash before the Cipressa climb to claim victory on the 298-kilometre course, becoming the first world champion to win the race since Giuseppe Saronni in 1983.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 1 March
Medvedev wins Dubai title after Griekspoor withdraws with hamstring injury
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai ATP 500 title on Saturday when opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to a left hamstring injury sustained in his semi-final. Medvedev said he remains uncertain about competing at next week's California ATP 1000 event due to partial UAE airspace closures following Iranian strikes on the region.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Van der Poel wins Dutch cycling classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish to solo victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, finishing over 20 seconds ahead of Tim van Dijke and Florian Vermeersch. Demi Vollering won the women's 135km edition, dominating the sprint finish.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Van der Poel returns to racing at Belgium cobbled classic
Former world champion Mathieu van der Poel will begin his road season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this weekend, joining rival Wout van Aert at the opening race of the European cobbled classics season. The pair are among several top cyclists set to compete in the 208-kilometre event from Gent to Ninove on Saturday.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 8 January
US advances to United Cup semis; Poland, Swiatek also win
Coco Gauff won her singles match and then teamed up with Christian Harrison to win the deciding mixed doubles as the defending-champion United States beat Greece to reach the United Cup semi-finals. Poland also secured their semi-final spot with wins from Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz against the Netherlands.
8 January 2026 · New Era →