NEWYORK: Britain’s Joe Salisbury donned a black armband in honor of Queen Elizabeth as he won the US Open men’s doubles title with American partner Rajeev Ram on Friday.
Top seeds Salisbury and Ram defeated Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Neal Skupski of Britain 7-6 (7/4), 7-5.
It was the pair’s second successive title in New York as they became the first back-to-back champions at the tournament since 1996.
Skupski wore a black ribbon on his shirt as the two British players paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth who died Thursday at the age of 96.
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Black armband for Britain’s US Open doubles champion
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Black armband for Britain’s US Open doubles champion
- Skupski wore a black ribbon on his shirt as the two British players paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth
Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble
- The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.
It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.
A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.
Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.
The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.
Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.
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