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‘Suffering’ Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener

SHANGHAI: 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 with adoring Chinese fans. The combined age of Djokovic and Cilic — 75 years and 139 days — was the oldest ever between two opponents in an ATP Masters 1000 main draw match. “I did enjoy it, but I also suffered a lot on the court,” said Djokovic. “It was a very close match.

Canada's Gabriel Diallo advances to 3rd round at Shanghai Masters

Canada's Gabriel Diallo defeated France's Benjamin Bonzi 6-4, 6-4 in second-round action at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on Thursday in Shanghai, China.

Jannik Sinner thrashes Learner Tien to win China Open for 21st title

BEIJING: Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday. The Italian world number two lifted the trophy for the second time on Beijing’s hard courts, where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final on his tournament debut in 2023. The 24-year-old is the third man to win multiple China Open titles after Novak Djokovic with six and Rafael Nadal with two. His only loss on Beijing’s center Diamond Court has been to great rival Carlos Alcaraz, who won last year’s championship match in three gripping sets. Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo. Sinner broke immediately in the first set on the way to outclassing the 19-year-old Tien, who was in his first ATP final. The world no.

Jannik Sinner beats American teen Learner Tien to win China Open

Jannik Sinner won the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in Wednesday's final to continue his preparations for the Shanghai Masters.

Jannik Sinner thrashes Learner Tien to win China Open for 21st title

BEIJING: Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday. The Italian world number two lifted the trophy for the second time on Beijing’s hard courts, where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final on his tournament debut in 2023. The 24-year-old is the third man to win multiple China Open titles after Novak Djokovic with six and Rafael Nadal with two. His only loss on Beijing’s center Diamond Court has been to great rival Carlos Alcaraz, who won last year’s championship match in three gripping sets. Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo. Sinner broke immediately in the first set on the way to outclassing the 19-year-old Tien, who was in his first ATP final. The world no.

Canadian women's flag football team to face U.S. at halftime of Bills-Patriots game

Canada and the United States will square off in a women's flag football exhibition this weekend.

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad lose second straight game in Asian Champions League Elite

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad fell to a second straight defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite, losing 1-0 to Al-Ahli Dubai on Tuesday. Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi scored the only goal in Jeddah, heading in a corner after 40 minutes to silence the home fans of the Saudi Pro League champion and two-time continental winner. Al-Ittihad, which fired coach Laurent Blanc three days earlier, remain without a point after two games. Elsewhere, Qatar’s Al-Sadd drew 1-1 with Sharjah of the United Arab Emirates. FC Seoul defeated Thailand’s Buriram United 3-0.

'Tried to maintain hope': NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait

Sidney Crosby always held out hope.

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‘Suffering’ Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener

Canada's Gabriel Diallo advances to 3rd round at Shanghai Masters

Jannik Sinner thrashes Learner Tien to win China Open for 21st title

Jannik Sinner beats American teen Learner Tien to win China Open

Jannik Sinner thrashes Learner Tien to win China Open for 21st title

Canadian women's flag football team to face U.S. at halftime of Bills-Patriots game

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad lose second straight game in Asian Champions League Elite

'Tried to maintain hope': NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait