Slovenian cyclist Primoz Roglic has taken out the general classification title at the Giro D’Italia. After the gruelling three-week stage race, Roglic reigned supreme over Geraint Thomas from Wales. Jaoa Almeda from Portugal was third.
The cyclists competed over a 3,488km course, broken up into stages over varying distances. The picturesque course comprised many parts of Italy and some parts of Switzerland.
The French Open is underway
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is top men’s seed for the French Open. The 20-year-old is looking to win his second grand slam, after winning the US Open last year. The top seeds are: 1. Carlos Alcaraz; 2. Daniil Medvedev; 3. Novak Djokovic; 4. Casper Ruud; 5. Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek is the top women’s seed. She is a short priced favourite to win the title. The top seeds are 1. Iga Swiatek 2. Aryna Sabalenka 3. Jessica Pegula 4. Elena Rybakina 5. Caroline Garcia.
In other news, legend Martina Navratilova has responded positively to initial treatment for cancer. “I’m doing okay,” the 18-time grand slam champion said. “I’m taking it one day at a time. Some days are better than others.”
