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“Suffering” Djokovic Fights Past Cilic in Shanghai Opener

This is Beirut, 03/10 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers as he entered a stadium packed ...

Alcaraz Dispels Injury Fears to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals

This is Beirut, 27/09 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz showed no sign of being hampered by an ankle injury as he beat Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals. The world number one hurt himself two days earlier in his opening match in Tokyo, crumpling to the ground before playing on with his ankle heavily strapped. The Spaniard was left ...

Alcaraz Sweats on Ankle Injury After Opening Win in Japan

This is Beirut, 25/09 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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World number one Carlos Alcaraz is sweating on his fitness at the Japan Open after injuring his ankle in a 6-4, 6-2 opening win over Argentina's Sebastian Baez on Thursday. US Open champion Alcaraz crumpled to the ground chasing a shot in the fifth game of the opening set in Tokyo and sat on the court grimacing for several minutes. The Spaniard ...

Germany, France, Argentina and Austria on Brink of Davis Cup Finals

This is Beirut, 13/09 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Germany, France, Argentina and Austria all edged closer to the Davis Cup finals on Friday taking 2-0 leads in their second round qualifiers. The seven winners of the best-of-five matches in this weekend's qualifiers advance to November's 'Final 8' hosted by defending champions Italy in Bologna. In Tokyo, Jan-Lennard Struff and Yannick Hanfmann ...

Alcaraz Outshines Rival Sinner to Win Second US Open

This is Beirut, 08/09 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a final delayed by the visit of President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a major final by ...

Alcaraz Ousts Djokovic to Reach US Open Final

This is Beirut, 06/09 08:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book his place in the US Open final on Friday and set up a potential blockbuster showdown with defending champion Jannik Sinner. Spanish second seed Alcaraz produced a ruthlessly efficient display to end Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, winning 6-4, 7-6 ...

Djokovic Sets up Alcaraz US Open Blockbuster as Sabalenka Advances

This is Beirut, 03/09 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Novak Djokovic advanced to a blockbuster US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka vaulted into the semi-finals without having to lift her racquet. Djokovic snuffed out Taylor Fritz's hopes of becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since 2003 with a 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 ...

Alcaraz, Djokovic Stroll Into US Open Quarter-Finals as Sabalenka Cruises

This is Beirut, 01/09 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defense firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic—who are on course to meet in the semi-finals—both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main ...

Alcaraz Romps into US Open Fourth Round, Rybakina Advances

This is Beirut, 29/08 23:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka aimed to keep their title bids on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz breezed past Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi in emphatic fashion, winning 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz's one hour ...

Venus Williams Bows Out Of US Open As Streamlined Alcaraz Sails Through

This is Beirut, 26/08 11:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round with a dominant opening win. The second full day of action in New York saw all eyes turn to the Arthur Ashe Stadium's night session, where the 45-year-old Williams lost in three ...

Blockbuster “Sincaraz” Rivalry Ready to Light Up US Open

This is Beirut, 22/08 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to write another chapter of their blockbuster rivalry when the US Open men's singles gets under way on Sunday. As the era of men's tennis's "Big Three" recedes into the rearview mirror, Sinner and Alcaraz have accelerated onto centre-stage to fill the void created by the retirements of Roger Federer ...

Alcaraz Wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner Retires

This is Beirut, 19/08 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness in the first set. World number one Sinner came into the final feeling unwell and lost the first seven points of the match before throwing in the towel at 5-0 down in a game played in 30-degree Celsius heat. Sinner will now ...

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