Myhaylo Yurkiv, 65, stands in the small bunker he stayed in for six months during fierce battles under Russian occupation which destroyed every home in the village in Tsupivka and cut the village in two by the shelling of a bridge, leaving him now as the only person living on his side of the village.
Earlier, title holder Borna Coric beat American Sebastian Korda 7-6 (5), 6-4, while another home hope Taylor Fritz survived a first-set thriller to beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (14), 6-2.
A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.
The embarrassing sight of empty seats - particularly in the corporate boxes - will linger in the mind after this year's French Open.
'I'm just glad to overcome today's challenge in straight sets and move on.'
Aishwary Pratap Singh clinched a comfortable win over Alexander Schmirl to clinch gold at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Cairo.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday said the purpose of the march towards Moscow was to stop the destruction of the private military company and "bring to justice those who, through their unprofessional actions, made a huge number of mistakes during the special military operation".
Fresh holes dug ahead of new funerals sit next to dozens of recent graves, many of which have been filled by those who have died since Russia invaded Ukraine four months ago, in the Walk of Heroes section of the cemetery in Kharkiv.
The latest glimpses form the Ukrainian battle zone.
Big-serving Elena Rybakina will aim to retain her title but other players have emerged as serious contenders:
As Russia's war to control eastern Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians discover the devastation Vladimir Putin's soldiers have left behind in other parts of the country.
Glimpses of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk, amidst the war in Ukraine.
Izium was occupied by Russians since April 1, causing major destruction and death to the small city.
He said on Friday he was concerned the injury, which caused him to scream in pain on court Philippe Chatrier, was "very serious".
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
The team of Chingari Gulf Titans stunned Mumba Masters by 12:3, while SG Alpine Warriors were upstaged by Triveni Continental Kings
Daniil Medvedev said his on-court outbursts at Indian Wells were a distraction to even himself and he should just focus on playing.
Deeply disturbing images from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine celebrates its 1991 declaration of independence from the then USSR on the same day.
The inaugural edition of the Global Chess League, which aims to revolutionize chess, got underway in Dubai, with the first two matches taking place on Friday.
Russia has increased its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms.
India's Akhil Sheoran secured the country's fifth Paris Olympics quota in shooting after winning the bronze medal in men's rifle 3-position competition at the ISSF World Championships in Baku on Sunday.
Alexander Hendrickx struck a brace as Belgium notched up a thrilling 3-2 victory over India in the second match of the two-leg FIH Pro Hockey League tournament in Antwerp on Sunday.
Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021
Russian forces occupied large swathes of the Sumy region after Russian invaded Ukraine, before Ukrainian forces retook control of the area in April. Russia has since concentrated its war effort in the south and east of the country.
As Russia's war to control eastern Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians discover the devastation Vladimir Putin's soldiers have left behind.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.
Qualifying Newcastle United for the Champions League was not even in Eddie Howe's thoughts at the start of the season
Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League
Local residents Ludmila Grunicheva and her husband Volodymyr sob near their destroyed home in Komyshuvakha.
Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.
Conrad Sangma will take the oath of office as the chief minister of Meghalaya for a consecutive second term on March 7.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.
The five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
Julian Alvarez bagged Argentina's second from close range in the 57th minute after fatal hesitation from Ryan with the ball at his feet following a backpass.
Zverev was trailing 7-6(8), 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed out in agony. The 25-year-old was fighting for his first Grand Slam title and would have taken over as world number one had he succeeded in his quest.
'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.
Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed by Russian troops, at the National Academic Operetta's Theatre in Kyiv.
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