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Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch, has died aged 96. Sports stars from around the world were some of the people who paid tribute to him.

The Queen, who has been the head of the British royal family for more than 70 years since he ascended the throne in 1952, he died this Thursdayand the news was announced with an official announcement from Buckingham Palace.

Throughout his life he was closely connected with the world of sports. From one of her great passions, horse racing – where she owned and cared for many successful horses and attended the Royal Ascot meeting religiously until ill health prevented her – to her role in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, sports was a constant thread throughout his tenure.

So it’s no surprise that sports stars, teams, athletes and players wanted to offer messages of respect and condolences.

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“Meeting her was one of the greatest honors of my life”

The news of the Queen’s death was announced less than 90 minutes before the start of Manchester United’s UEFA Europa League match with Real Sociedad. The club have confirmed that, in agreement with the Football Association (FA) and UEFA, the match will go ahead, with a minute’s silence before kick-off, flags flying at half-mast at Old Trafford and players wearing black armbands.

“Manchester United shares the sadness of the entire nation following Buckingham’s announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen,” the club said.

“The club recognizes his enormous contribution to public life, including sport, both here in the UK and the Commonwealth and around the world.

“Everyone connected with Manchester United joins the wider football family in sending our deepest condolences and our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.”

United’s Premier League rivals Liverpool later said on Twitter that they were “saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”, adding: “Our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.”

Some of the biggest names in British sport offered their own tributes. Former England striker Gary Lineker described the Queen as “a truly extraordinary woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace”, adding that she was “an ever-present comfort in the lives of most of us”.

Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane said: “My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time. The Queen has been an incredible inspiration and she will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace. Greatness.” His team-mate and Chelsea striker Raheem Sterling said on Instagram: “My deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this incredibly sad time.”

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah posted a photo on Twitter from the day he was knighted. He said: “My condolences to the Royal Family at this very sad time. The Queen was much loved around the world and meant so much to so many. Knowing her was one of the greatest honors of my life. She will be remembered for her warmth and devotion to the people.” Britons throughout his reign.

“Her Majesty was a champion of our national sport”

The Premier League released a statement on Twitter earlier stop posting on social media. He said: “The Premier League is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Royal Family and all who mourn the loss of Her Majesty.”

EFL Chairman Rick Parry discussed Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with football in the UK, most notably when she presented the World Cup trophy to England captain Bobby Moore at Wembley in 1966.

“The Queen had a keen interest in sport, including football. Her Majesty attended many FA Cup Finals throughout her reign and was a champion of our national sport throughout her many years of service.” he said.

“The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966, in our national sport’s most famous moment, to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rim trophy after England defeated West Germany to win the World Cup.

On behalf of the League and its clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people around the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.”

“The thoughts of everyone at the EFL and our clubs are with the Royal Family at this very sad time for our country.”

Scott Lloyd, chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), Britain’s tennis governing body, said of the Queen: “She was universally admired and respected across the country and supported many organizations and charities without sparing any effort. .

“He was kind enough to take time out to open our National Tennis Center in Roehampton and meet our British players in 2007. His loss will be felt across the country and across the Commonwealth.”

Roma boss Jose Mourinho, who has spent much of the last 15 years in England managing Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, told Sky Sport Italia: “I am very sorry. I am not a stranger to England, it is my home. My family has lived there for years.”

“I don’t think there is anyone who doesn’t appreciate this great lady.”

From Tyson Fury to George Russell and Pele: ‘His legacy will last forever’

Tyson Fury he put aside his public calls for Anthony Joshua to accept his challenge for a British heavyweight fight to post on Twitter: “Thoughts and prayers with my queen tonight, God be with you.” Joshua retweeted Buckingham Palace’s official announcement with a simple “Rest in Peace”.

Nicola Adams, who became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at the London Games in 2012, recalled: “I will never forget how delighted I was to receive my MBE from Her Majesty The Queen after winning my gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.”

Formula 1 rising star George Russell said that “The Queen’s dedication to our country and her gracious leadership have been an inspiration to many generations of people in the UK and around the world.” The McLaren driver added: “My family and I send our deepest condolences to the royal family and to all those who have admired their service to our country over seven decades.”

The great former Brazilian star Pele said it was “a big fan” of the monarch since he met her at the Maracanã in 1968, when she and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, watched a match between the stars of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Pele said: “His achievements have marked many generations. This legacy will last forever.”

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Check out some of the best tennis shots our photographers have taken over the past year

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American Coco Gauff returns a serve from Russian Veronika Kudermetova during their third round match on center court at the IGA stadium.


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Victoria Mboko at work against Elena Rybakina in the semi-final at the National Bank Open


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Eugenie Bouchard on the backhand during her second round match at the National Bank Open


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Marta Kostyuk screams during her match against Daria Kasatkina at the National Bank Open.


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Mirra Andreeva in action against McCartney Kessler at the National Bank Open


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Naomi Osaka watches the ball in the first round of the National Bank Open against Ariana Arseneault.


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Bianca Andreescu suffered an ankle injury against Barbora Krejčíková at the National Bank Open.


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Liudmila Samsonova displays her muscles during her duel against Naomi Osaka at the National Bank Open.


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A doubles match pitting Italians Jasmine Paolini (right) and Sara Errani against Canadians Bianca Jolie Fernandez (left) and Leylah Annie Fernandez at the National Bank Open


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Daria Kasatkina keeps her eyes on the ball against Marta Kostyuk in the third round at the National Bank Open.


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Victoria Mboko celebrates on court her victory against Naomi Osaka in the final of the National Bank Open.

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The famous Swiss, who has three Grand Slam awards, will retire in 2026

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40-year-old Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka He announced that he will retire in 2026.

“Every book must have an ending. It is time to write the last chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. In 2026, I will spend my last season on tour.”

I still want to challenge myself and complete this journey in the best possible way. I still have dreams about this sport. I enjoyed everything tennis gave me, especially the emotions I felt playing for you.

I look forward to meeting you again anywhere in the world. Last move,” Wawrinka wrote on social networks.

Stan has three Grand Slam trophies – Australian Open 2014, Roland Garros 2015 and US Open 2016. He also played in the Russian Federation final in 2017, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.

Wawrinka is currently ranked 157th in the ATP rankings. His personal best is third place.

During his career, Stan won 16 singles trophies and three doubles trophies at ATP level. At the 2008 Olympics, Wawrinka won the gold medal in the doubles tournament with Roger Federer. Stan won the Davis Cup with the Swiss team in 2014.

Wawrinka will start his farewell season with the national team in the United Cup (January 2-11).

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Led by Mboko and Auger-Aliassime, Canada has accumulated successes in 2025

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(Montreal) The second half of 2025 could prove to be a pivotal moment in the history of tennis in the country. At the same time, it is the sequence of promising Canadian performances on the courts – hard surface, clay, grass, whatever – over the last 15 years.

The saying “little train goes a long way” applies quite well to Tennis Canada. And with six representatives in the top 50 at the end of 2025 – including Gabriela Dabrowski, 10e in doubles – which do not seem about to plateau, this little train could pick up speed in 2026.

The representatives of the Unifolié completed 2025 with 15 titles on the two major professional circuits, nine among the ladies, six among the men. Out of the lot, a triumph stands out.

“This year, it’s certain that the strongest moment, for me, was here, with Vicky Mboko’s victory,” says Valérie Tétreault, director of the National Bank Open, in an interview with La Presse Canadienne in her office on 2e floor at the IGA Stadium.

However, there were many more highlights on the Canadian tennis scene in 2025.

Félix Auger-Aliassime did more than his share with three titles, two additional finals, a semi-final appearance at the US Open and progression to fifth in the ATP rankings, a personal high.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime

Had it not been for Mboko’s exploit in Montreal and his meteoric rise to the 333e place, in January, until the 18the level of the world rankings, Auger-Aliassime’s performances would undoubtedly have been the highlight of the year at Tennis Canada.

To this, Mboko added a title to his record, in Hong Kong, in November. Leylah Annie Fernandez (22)e) won two tournaments, including one in the 500 category. Denis Shapovalov (23e) imitated her.

Exactly a year ago, Gabriel Diallo occupied 87e step; it will start 2026 on the 41e rank, helped by a first career title, in June, on grass.


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Gabriel Diallo

Tétreault savors this list because, among other things, of the range of names it brings together.

“In other years, we had a player who performed well, and often, it was perhaps a little more difficult for the others. There, we really had the impression that at a given moment, they were all taking turns,” notes Tétreault.

“We had Denis who won [à Los Cabos, le 19 juillet]. Afterwards, it’s Leylah who wins in Washington [le 27 juillet]. We have Vicky winning here [le 7 août] and Felix, [qui excelle] straight after at the US Open. They were different players who were performing at the highest level,” she emphasizes.

To this list, we can add Dabrowski’s doubles titles in Cincinnati, a tournament of the caliber of Montreal, then at the United States Open three weeks later.

“To see this for Canadian tennis, I think that’s what makes me the most proud. I think we don’t realize how new it was not so long ago when Milos Raonic was starting to win ATP 250 titles,” she notes.

When Raonic defeated Fernando Verdasco on February 13, 2011 in the final of the San Jose tournament for the first of his eight career titles, it was the first time a Canadian had triumphed at an ATP singles tournament since Greg Rusedski in April 1995.

In 2014, Eugenie Bouchard’s title in Germany was only the second by a Canadian at a singles tournament in 26 years.

The time of such shortages seems to be over.

Since 2019, in singles alone, Canadian athletes have amassed around twenty titles. Auger-Aliassime has eight, in addition to 12 other appearances in tournament finals.

Despite all her pride, Tétreault is not necessarily surprised. She sees the emergence of players who had already shown great skills at the junior level. She also sees a dynamic there which is similar to a form of emulation.

“Apart from, perhaps, Gabriel Diallo, who we saw less coming, the others, already at a young age, had pretty much all been identified as hopes, not only of Canadian tennis, but hopes of international tennis. I think it was just a matter of time before they could hatch,” emphasizes Tétreault.

“But then, I think that there is still something in there like a kind of training phenomenon, in the sense that seeing a Canadian player experience success, it motivates the others. Then, we suddenly have the impression of being part of a movement,” she says.

Mboko’s unexpected triumph, moreover, was the exclamation point to another successful edition in Montreal, in a context where, for the first time, the main draw extended over 12 days and brought together 96 players in singles.

And what’s more, Mother Nature greatly collaborated.

At the end of the tournament, the organizers welcomed 287,329 spectators, a record, of course, for the women’s event in Montreal.

“As much as there were a lot of unknowns going into this year’s tournament, more than usual, I think we can say mission accomplished because we saw a format that worked well,” said Tétreault.

“My biggest concern was more about the reception of the players, knowing that they were roughly double what we were used to welcoming,” adds Tétreault.

“We wanted to make sure we had the necessary space. The way we reconfigured it, and with the results of the player survey and the feedback we received from the WTA, I think it demonstrated that we had done what we needed to do to be ready for this. »

In addition to revealing Mboko, the National Bank Open offered Eugenie Bouchard the chance to play on the court of her childhood by offering her a pass to the main draw.


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Eugenie Bouchard

Bouchard thanked the organization by delivering two solid performances, even causing a lot of trouble for the Swiss Belinda Bencic, a quality player, in what was the Montrealer’s swan song in professional tennis.

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