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Peter Wright hit an unbelievable bull, 25, bull checkout against Krzysztof Ratajski in the World Matchplay, leaving darts fans absolutely flabbergasted.The World No 1 had already powered home a brilliant 127 checkout earlier in the night, but outdid himself minutes later to put himself in control of the contest.Naturally, fans on social media were absolutely loving it, with one tweeting: "Omg Peter Wright what a show off magnificent 125 bull 25 bull".READ MORE: Gerwyn Price water bottle routine baffles commentators as star goes full Rafa Nadal"Going to take some beating this week is Peter Wright, what a 125 checkout that was," another wrote, while a third said: "That Bull, 25, Bull finish from Peter Wright to take out 125. Insane."A fourth commented: "Peter Wright is just unbelievable.

Wimbledon victory without his shirt on.The legendary actor, best known for playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings franchise, was seemingly caught on camera making a very close inspection of the tennis star as he changed out of his playing shirt following his round of 16 win over Botic van de Zandschulp on Monday. It caused viewers who tuned into the BBC's coverage to laugh on social media - with tennis legend John McEnroe joining in the fun on commentary.READ NEXT: People are only just realising why we eat strawberries and cream at WimbledonOne tweet read: "I can't say I blame the man" while a second laughed "I hope someone got a screen grab of the legendary and iconic Sir Ian McKellen standing up at Wimbledon using his opera glasses while Nadal changed his sweaty shirt."A third chuckled: "Sir Ian McKellen using his binoculars to watch Rafa Nadal change his top is the match highlight.

tennis exclusively on the radio (in which case, how on earth are you reading this?) you'll have probably noticed that players always wear white at Wimbledon.For 11 months of the year, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams and co. tour the world wearing hideous fluorescent monstrosities that would probably fit seamlessly into Ali G's wardrobe - but at the All England Club, that mercifully all stops.As the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport, Wimbledon prides itself on tradition, and ever since the inaugural tournament in 1877 competitors have all worn white - and only white.READ MORE: Six controversial Wimbledon outfits - from catsuit and lace undergarment to pink braThe dress code harkens back to standards set in the Victorian era, when players wore white for propriety’s sake as it was believed that white showed less sweat.

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READ MORE: Emma Raducanu's stalker who lives just miles from Wimbledon warned 'stay away'The son of a wealthy investment banker father and actress mother, he's apparently named after American novelist and journalist Ernest Hemingway - and he's never been far from the headlines.Back in 2009, he was arrested and fined for allegedly soliciting prostitutes in Sweden. He blamed it on a "silly misunderstanding" and was released in time to compete in the Stockholm Open.He was immediately portrayed as the wild young star with a racquet in his hand and silver spoon in his mouth.And his antics thereafter did nothing to calm the noise. His racquet smashing habit, for instance, is no secret.

Two top tennis players had watches, bags and cash stolen from a hotel in Eastbourne.World number 15 Diego Schwartzman and Pedro Martinez, ranked number 49, were staying at the Hydro Hotel warming up in preparation for Wimbledon when they had their belongings nicked.Sussex police confirmed the incidents. A statement read: “We can confirm we received reports of two separate burglaries at the Hydro Hotel in Mount Road, Eastbourne, on Monday 20 June. A number of high-value items including watches and bags were stolen, along with cash and some personal items.

Paving the way in ecotourism, Costa Rica is an adventure from the off. Over the years it's become a vacay hotspot for A-listers, such as Beyoncé, Demi Moore, Miley Cyrus, Leonardo DiCaprio and tennis champ Rafa Nadal.

Rafael Nadal and María Francisca Perelló are expecting their first child. The alarms went off at the Roland Garros tournament, where Nadal was able to win his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam - he becomes the oldest champ of the clay-court tournament history.

Rafa Nadal’s wife Mery Perello is pregnant with their first child, glossy Spanish magazine Hola! has reported. It said the tennis player’s wife was expecting alongside a report showing the 33-year-old sporting what appeared to be a baby bump under her swimsuit on board the yacht where she and the 22-times Grand Slam winner are enjoying a holiday. The news comes on the back of intense speculation Rafa’s childhood sweetheart was expecting after she started wearing more loose-fitting clothes and donned a face mask at the recent Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Rafael Nadal is set to miss four to six weeks of action due to a rib injury which left him struggling to breathe. The Spaniard first felt discomfort during his Indian Wells semi-final win against Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday.He was visibly hampered in the first set of the final with Taylor Fritz, as the American overwhelmed the new world number three with his power and precision from the baseline.

Rafa Nadal has amassed a fortune of nearly £100million from his exploits on the tennis court, not to mention his countless sponsorship earnings.So the record Grand Slam winner has more than enough money to fund an insane life of luxury that no one can argue he doesn't deserve.The sporting legend has given blood, sweat, particularly in the Australian Open final, and tears to his career and is certainly reaping the rewards as a result.Having grown up on the island of Majorca, the Spaniard has remained close to home despite his mammoth net worth.In fact, he lives in a £3m mansion which is just across the bay from his parents' house.With stunning sea views and all the facilities you could ever need, including a fully-equipped gym, it is Nadal's dream home.It did take seven years of renovating to get to that stage after it was purchased in 2013, though.What's more, it's perfectly positioned for his £4.5m custom-made super yacht which he can park nearby.The 80 Sunreef Power catamaran was an upgrade for Nadal, who chopped in his £2m motor yacht in 2019.Is Nadal the tennis GOAT? Let us know in the comments section.It is decked out with a jet-ski garage, a hot tub and a waterfall-fed pool.When Nadal is bored of his home life, he can hop on board his boat and cruise to his second property in the Dominican Republic.He bought a villa there for a reported sum of approximately £1.5m in 2009.The Caribbean nation's beaches and views have clearly been a hit with him and his family, as he still owns it to this day.There is also the option of travelling by air for Nadal, as he has his own £3m private jet on hand which he primarily uses to fly around the globe for tennis tournaments.He even gave fellow player Viktor Troicki a ride after

Rafa Nadal secured a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller in the Australian Open final on Sunday.The victory moves the Spaniard clear of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time rankings to strengthen his claim as the greatest tennis player of all time.Nadal has been at the forefront of the game ever since emerging as a teen sensation in 2005 - but tennis isn't the only sport he has a hand in.The 35-year-old has close ties to football.

Rafael Nadal has taken his career prize money to a whopping £95.5million after coming through an Australian Open final epic against Daniil Medvedev.Nadal, who was competing in his sixth Australian Open final, fought back from two sets to nil down to defeat the Russian 3-2 at the Rod Laver Arena.The Spaniard came into the tournament having banked a cool £93.2million in career prize money from singles and doubles competitions combined.But victory over Medvedev, the 2021 US Open winner, earned him another £2.3million to take his overall total to £95.5million - only a few million short of the £100million mark.Medvedev, meanwhile, pocketed a not so shabby £1.2million for coming up short for the fourth time in a Grand Slam final.The Russian has now lost twice in the Australian Open final and once in the US Open final, although he did win in New York last year.But it wasn’t to be for Medvedev in his sixth Grand Slam showpiece as Nadal rolled back the years to produce a comeback for the ages.Medvedev dominated the opening proceedings and raced into a one set lead after winning the first set comfortably 6-2.Nadal fought back in the second and claimed a 5-3 advantage but was pegged back by Medvedev who forced a tie-break.The Spaniard was forced to halt his mid-service game midway through the set because of an intruder who made his way down from the stands and onto the court.Is Nadal the greatest tennis player of all-time? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of

Novak Djokovic has won Wimbledon to match Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal's record of 20 major titles. The 34-year-old Serbian beat Italian Matteo Berrettini in four sets - meaning he has also completed the third leg towards achieving the Golden Slam of all four slams and an Olympic gold in the same year.

Novak Djokovic won his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open today to close the gap on Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal.

Rafa Benitez in the dugout - insisting there is more chance of seeing Rafa Nadal in Scotland. The Spaniard emerged as the odds-on favourite with the bookies following his departure in the wake of his departure from China Super League side Dalian Pro.

Andy is “highly unlikely” to play in the Australian Open after testing positive for Covid-19, according to Todd Woodbridge.

Daniil Medvedev won the last Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 tonight to stake his claim to be the next best player in the world.

Tennis’s top temptress Eugenie Bouchard was fouled by an army of trolls when she invited fans to challenge her on PlayStation’s Tennis World Tour.

Andy Murray has claimed sport can only return after "getting our normal lives back first".