World No 1 Alcaraz stunned by Goffin in Astana opener
World number one Carlos Alcaraz crashed out in the first round of the Astana Open on Tuesday, losing 7-5, 6-3 to Belgium's David Goffin.
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World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz Loses To David Goffin In Astana Opener
World number one Carlos Alcaraz crashed out in the first round of the Astana Open on Tuesday, losing 7-5, 6-3 to Belgium's David Goffin. US Open champion Alcaraz suffered his first straight-sets defeat since November last year as Goffin made the most of his second chance as a lucky loser.
India's Mumtaz Khan named FIH Women's Rising Star of the Year
The 19-year-old Mumtaz, who hails from Lucknow, had scored eight goals in six matches, including a hat-trick, during India's fourth-place finishing campaign in Potchefstroom in April. She finished in third place on the list of top scorers in the World Cup. She failed to score in just one game throughout the tournament, against Netherlands.
Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in Astana Open first round after a straight-sets defeat to lucky loser David Goffin
A subdued Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Astana Open after a 7-5 6-3 defeat to David Goffin. The world No.1's pursuit of a seventh ATP singles title this season came to an abrupt end in the opening round in Kazakhstan as Goffin's precise, measured performance saw the Belgian over the line in one hour and 48 minutes. Ad Goffin will play Adrian Mannarino in the second round after he beat wild card Stanislas Wawrinka 1-6 6-2 6-3.
'There is nothing better' - Erling Haaland shares 'best part' of playing for Man City
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has suggested that his chemistry and understanding with teammate Kevin De Bruyne already feels both 'natural and insane'.
Arc-winning jockey Soumillon given the elbow by Aga Khan
PARIS: Two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-winning jockey Christophe Soumillon has been sacked as the Aga Khan's retained jockey in France, a statement said on Tuesday (Oct 4).
Aga Khan gives retained rider Christophe Soumillon the elbow
Christophe Soumillon has had his retainer with the Aga Khan ended with immediate effect following last week's incident at Saint-Cloud.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland hails chemistry with Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City striker said the chemistry he had forged with Kevin De Bruyne has been a big factor in his success. Belgian De Bruyne has assisted on four of Haaland's league goals, laying on two in Sunday's derby win. "It's insane, the passes, we find each other," Haaland, who joined the Premier League champions in the close season, told City's website in an interview published on Monday.