Lawrence Ostlere

Lawrence Ostlere is a sports writer with a focus on football and cycling. He has reported from significant sporting events such as the Olympic Games, the Qatar World Cup, and multiple Tours de France. As part of The Independent since 2017, he joined from The Guardian. His work includes in-depth features like an exploration of Ludvig Aberg's rise to the Ryder Cup and coverage of major tournaments such as the Ryder Cup in Rome and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He has also covered three Tours de France and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Contradictions

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  • Andy Murray had an emotional farewell at Wimbledon after losing in the men's doubles with his brother Jamie.
  • Andy Murray was given a hero’s reception on Centre Court before the match.
  • Murray thanked his team of physios and fitness trainers for their support throughout his post-surgery career.
  • The pair were beaten by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the men's doubles.

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Recent Articles

Andy Murray's Emotional Farewell at Wimbledon Begins with a Loss in Doubles

Andy Murray's Emotional Farewell at Wimbledon Begins with a Loss in Doubles

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Andy Murray and his brother Jamie began their farewell tour at Wimbledon with a first-round loss in men's doubles. Despite undergoing back surgery, Andy relied on his service game but lost to Australian pair Rinky Hijikata and John Peers. The emotional farewell ceremony for Murray took place after the match on Centre Court, where he thanked family, team members, and fans for their support throughout his career.