Sinner criticizes the Rome Open schedule, Vietnamese Wushu wins 3 world gold medals.
Jannik Sinner protests against the all-night competition schedule at the Rome Open; the Vietnamese Wushu team wins big in Macau and Oleksandr Usyk is granted a wildcard to retain his IBF title.
The sports news headlines on the morning of May 16th featured strong reactions to the organization of the Rome Open, along with brilliant achievements of Vietnamese sports on the international stage. The focus shifted to Jannik Sinner, with criticisms regarding the tournament schedule, and the return of Emma Raducanu alongside her former coach.
Jannik Sinner criticized the all-night tournament schedule at the Rome Open.
World number one Jannik Sinner has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the scheduling of the Masters 1000 tournament on home soil. The issue of matches being extended into the early hours of the following morning is becoming a major concern for professional tennis players.
Sinner emphasized the biological aspect and recovery of tennis players:"We're all human, and we need to rest eventually. Furthermore, foreign athletes have to fly in and adapt to time zone differences. All of that makes it difficult for anyone to play tennis well."From a professional perspective, playing in late-night matches not only affects immediate performance but also increases the risk of injury due to disrupted circadian rhythms.
Vietnamese Wushu to dominate the 2026 Sanda World Cup.
The Vietnamese Wushu team has just completed an impressive journey at the 2026 World Sanda Cup held in Macau (China). With thorough preparation in terms of technique and tactics, all six martial artists in the delegation excellently secured their places in the finals, affirming their leading position in the region and continent.
| Fighter | Weight | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Dinh Van Tam | 52kg male | Gold Medal |
| Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy | 56kg woman | Gold Medal |
| Truong Van Chuong | 70kg male | Gold Medal |
| Nguyen Thi Lan, Phuong Nga, Van Doan | Multiple weight classes | Silver Medal |
Emma Raducanu and her 10th managerial change.
Ahead of Roland Garros, Emma Raducanu decided to reunite with coach Andrew Richardson. This was a surprising move, as Richardson was the coach who helped Raducanu write her fairytale at the 2021 US Open before being fired just weeks later.
Consistency is proving to be a challenge for the British player. Statistics show that this is Raducanu's 10th change of coach in just the last 5 years. Reconnecting with his former coach is expected to help the former US Open champion regain his peak form after a long period of instability.
Oleksandr Usyk was granted a wildcard to retain the IBF title for an cross-country fight.
In a significant development in the boxing world, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has approved a special request from Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian boxer will face kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23rd in Egypt without fear of being stripped of his title.
This decision by the IBF allows Usyk to maintain his undisputed champion status with the IBF, WBA, and WBC belts when entering a cross-discipline fight between the two martial arts. This is a rare precedent, demonstrating Usyk's significant influence on major boxing organizations worldwide today.