Defending champion Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO: World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarterfinals.
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Man City fans send message to Manuel Pellegrini after Manchester United Europa League draw
Manchester City fans have been sending their best wishes to former manager Manuel Pellegrini after his current Real Betis side drew Manchester United in the Europa League round of 16.
Carlos Alcaraz wins rain-delayed opener in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO: World number two Carlos Alcaraz overcame 556th-ranked Mateus Alves of Brazil in a rain-delayed opening match Wednesday to advance to the second round of the ATP Rio Open.Reigning Rio champion Alcaraz, who returned last week after four months out because of injury, started his title defense at the clay-court tournament Tuesday.However, he and Alves had their match interrupted by a torrential downpour with the 19-year-old Spaniard leading 6-4, 5-3.Home-crowd favorite Alves, 22, who had pushed Alcaraz harder than expected Tuesday, looked determined to mount a comeback when play resumed on stadium court, winning the first game.
Haiti, Portugal earn 1st-ever qualifications to Women's World Cup
Haiti and Portugal qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup finals for the first time after winning playoff matches Wednesday in New Zealand.
Haiti secure first-ever Women’s World Cup appearance and will take on England, China and Denmark in Group D
Haiti qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history after a 2-1 win over Chile. Les Grenadieres became the first of three teams to secure qualification from the 10-team inter-continental playoff in New Zealand, and will now face England, China and Denmark in this year’s finals.
Haiti reach Women's World Cup for first time
They join England, Denmark and China in Group D of the World Cup, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
Portugal, Haiti seal spots in Women's World Cup
Portugal sealed a 2-1 victory over Cameroon, while Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in the final qualifying playoffs in New Zealand on Wednesday, securing berths for both at the Women's World Cup. Portugal will be in Group E at the World Cup alongside defending champions United States, Vietnam and the Netherlands, while Haiti will be in Group D with England, Denmark and China.
Carlos Alcaraz spares ball kid from heavy rain in classy gesture as match suspended at Rio Open
Carlos Alcaraz came up with a classy gesture as heavy rain disrupted his first-round match with Brazilian Mateus Alves at the Rio Open on Tuesday. As the rain poured and everyone dived for cover at Quadra Guga Kuerten, Alcaraz beckoned over a soaked ball kid and invited her to join him under his sheltered bench by the side of the court.