DUBAI/DOHA (Reuters) – In the centre of Cairo, young men hold up a burning flag for the cameras to show their fury at a nation they believe is meddling in th eir country and the wider Middle East. It's a familiar image. But it's not the U.S. flag they are waving, it is that of Qatar, the Gulf state that has used its billions to spread its influence in the wake of the Arab Spring. For most Western governments and officials, the influence of Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani's government is seen as broadly positive. Qatar's neighbours are uneasy, however. … Wheelchair great Vergeer retires after 10 years unbeaten
LONDON (Reuters) – One of the most dominant records in sport came to an unblemished conclusion when Dutch wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer hung up her racket after an unbeaten decade on Tuesday. The 31-year-old, who claimed four Paralympic singles gold medals and three in doubles, won 470 consecutive matches and 120 successive tournaments, dropping only 18 sets during that time. Her career record stands at 700 wins and 25 defeats. She won every grand slam singles event she ever entered, racking up 21 singles and 23 doubles titles. … Tennis-Wheelchair great Vergeer retires after 10 years unbeaten
LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – One of the most dominant records in sport came to an unblemished conclusion when Dutch wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer hung up her racket after an unbeaten decade on Tuesday. The 31-year-old, who claimed four Paralympic singles gold medals and three in doubles, won 470 consecutive matches and 120 successive tournaments, dropping only 18 sets during that time. Her career record stands at 700 wins and 25 defeats. She won every grand slam singles event she ever entered, racking up 21 singles and 23 doubles titles. …
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