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Dream shattered for Anna Kalinskaya’s incredible understudy
Dream shattered for Anna Kalinskaya’s understudy
It’s over in the round of 16 at the Australian Open the fairy tale of Eva Lys: the German tennis player, a replacement for the injured Anna Kalinskaya, è was eliminated cleanly in less than an hour by world number two Iga Swiatek with the eloquent score of 6-0, 6-1. Little bad for Eva Lys, who è entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings for the first time thanks to her incredible performance in Melbourne.
Rescued as a “lucky loser” after the last-minute forfeit of Jannik Sinner's fiancée due to a virus, Lys beat in straight sets the autralian Kimberly Birrell, Frenchwoman Gracheva and Romanian Jaqueline Cristian.
Too strong, however, Swiatek, who with Aryna Sabalenka è remained the only tennis player not yet to have lost a set in the first Grand Slam tournament of the season.
“It’s been the best week of my life,” said the 23-year-old German. “Entering as a lucky loser at the last minute, on the last day when it was possible, changing flights, winning the first time, winning the second time, finishing in the top 100, in short, this è the week I have been working for years”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, Roma-Eintracht Frankfurt, the likely lineups
Roma-Frankfurt, the probable formations
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, at 9 p.m., the match between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will be staged. The Giallorossi are coming off a 1-0 defeat against AZ in the last European match, this is a crucial match for access to the playoffs. The Germans, on the other hand, come to the match after a 2-0 success over Ferencvaros, currently occupy the second position in the standings and are close to direct qualification to the round of 16.
Ranieri will rely on the attacking pair Dybala and Dovbyk, while on the outsides space for Saelemaekers on the right and Angelino on the left. Finally, the three-man defense will be led by Hummels. Between the posts Svilar.
For Frankfurt, Ebimbe, Dahoud, Brown and Hojlund are unavailable. Toppmoller deploys Ekitike as the only forward who will be supported by the imagination of Gotze in the three-quarter. Knauff and Uzun will act as the outside midfielders, at the center of defense Koch and Tuta.
Probable lineups
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Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All: Ranieri.
Frankfurt (4-4-1-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Can Uzun; Gotze; Ekitike. All: Toppmoller.
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Dusko Ivanovic reveals Fenerbahce’s strengths
Ivanovic’s words
It’s all set for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Two-way ball tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ulker sports and event hall in Istanbul).
Coach Dusko Ivanovic spoke this way on the eve of the game: “I believe that in the last month Fenerbahce has been playing their best, winning 10 victories in a row. They are a great team, attacking very well with excellent shooters, they can open the court with many players and always play with great confidence”.
He was echoed by Achille Polonara: “We face one of the best teams in’Europe. A difficult challenge awaits us on a tough court, but we are also aware that we can compete with anyone if we play our basketball”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, FCSB-Manchester United, the likely formations
FCSB-Manchester United, the probable formations
At the Națională Arena in Bucharest, at 9 p.m., the match between FCSB-Manchester United will be staged. Both teams are currently in the top eight positions thanks to their successes in the previous round: the Romanians conquered the Qarabag field with a 3-2 victory, while the English won 2-1 against Rangers.
For FCSB, Olaru, Lixandru and O.Popescu are unavailable. Charalambous relies on Birligea in attack with Stefanescu, Tanase and Miculescu in support in the three-quarter. In defense, space is made for Dawa who will partner with Ngezana in the center, with Tarnovanu between the posts.
For Manchester United, Evans, Shaw and Mount will be absent while Ugarte è in doubt. Amorim will rely on Zirkzee as the lone striker with Diallo and B.Fernandes in support behind him. De Ligt will lead the three-man defense with Yoro and L.Martinez on his flanks. With Bayindir between the posts.
Probable lineups
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic;Sult, Edjouma; Stefanescu, Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea. All: Charalambous
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, L.Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Eriksen, Malacia; B.Fernandes, Diallo; Zirkzee. All: Amorim.
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