2 h. ago 'She smells really bad': Harriet Dart sorry after asking for opponent to 'wear deodorant' at Rouen Open

British No4 said she ‘truly regrets’ comments picked up by courtside microphone during first-round loss to Lois Boisson

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4 h. ago Harriet Dart apologises for requesting that opponent ‘wear deodorant’

‘She smells really bad,’ says British player of Lois BoissonDart spoke to umpire during defeat at Rouen OpenHarriet Dart has apologised after requesting her opponent at the Rouen Open put on deodorant because she “smells really bad”.The British No 4 was beaten 6-0, 6-3 by the French player Lois Boisson in the first round. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago British tennis star urges umpire to tell rival to put deodorant on: "She smells really bad"

British number four Harriet Dart complained about opponent Lois Boisson's hygiene during a defeat to the French star in the opening round of the Rouen Open on Tuesday

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8 h. ago Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid

Dart was 6-0 down in the first set and part of the way through the second when Dart was taking a moment at the change of ends, before making her way to the umpire's chair to make the request.

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8 h. ago Harriet Dart complains opponent needs to ‘wear deodorant’ during heavy defeat: ‘She smells really bad’

The British No 4 exited a tournament in Rouen in straight sets

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57 h. ago Man United's next five fixtures after heavy Newcastle United defeat

Manchester United were humbled at Newcastle after a heavy defeat in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon

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3 d. ago Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage doubles act sends Britain to BJK Cup Finals

Boulter and Burrage beat Dutch pair in decisive rubberSonay Kartal defeats Eva Vedder in singles in The HagueWith Great Britain’s presence at the Billie Jean King Cup this year hanging in the balance, their pivotal contest with the Netherlands tied at 1-1, Anne Keothavong made a dramatic call. Instead of the doubles specialist, Olivia Nicholls, present in The Hague precisely for these matches and with Harriet Dart positioned as the first-choice doubles team, the British captain chose to rely on the pure firepower provided by her singles players.It turned out to be a stroke of genius. Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage, both ranked outside the top 250 in doubles and with minimal experience together, produced an inspired performance to lead their team to victory with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens and Demi Schuurs. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mrs Hinch fan raves over 99p Home Bargains product that made washing machine smell 'beautiful'

Mrs Hinch fan Caroline took to Facebook to share her cheap favourite product from Home Bargains that eliminated all bad odours from her washing machine and left it smelling fabulous.

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1 week ago Mark Williams issues honest World Snooker Championship admission after 10

Mark Williams, who suffered a heavy defeat to Ding Junhui at the Tour Championship, is in downbeat mood ahead of the World Snooker Championship amid his worsening eyesight

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2 w. ago Brazil confirm Dorival Junior sacking after heavy Argentina defeat as replacement is lined up

The 4-1 loss to rivals Argentina proved to be the final straw for Dorival Junior as Brazil boss

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3 w. ago Scotland only have themselves to blame, says Kenny McLean as 50th cap soured by heavy defeat to Greece

The Cambuslang man made a milestone appearance for the national side as they were relegated from Nations League A

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