France boss Deschamps hails 'great leader' Maignan while Netherlands ease past Gibraltar
France held on to beat Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Monday to win their second Euro 2024 qualifier, while the Netherlands eased past Gibraltar 3-0.
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France Survive Ireland Scare, Netherlands Ease Past Gibraltar
France held on to beat Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Monday to win their second Euro 2024 qualifier, while the Netherlands eased past Gibraltar 3-0. Right-back Benjamin Pavard pounced with half an hour remaining at a sold-out Lansdowne Road before two superb Mike Maignan saves in the final two minutes. With 30 seconds to play in Dublin, AC Milan's Maignan, who has succeeded former captain Hugo Lloris as Les Bleus' goalkeeper, tipped over team-mate Jules Kounde's panicked header.
Daniil Medvedev begins Miami Open bid with easy victory
Daniil Medvedev enjoyed a comfortable start to his Miami Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 win over clay-court specialist Roberto Carballes Baena.
Medvedev aims to build new streak after falling to Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev suffered double disappointment on Sunday after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final and seeing his 19-match winning run snapped, but the Russian said the only thing to do now was embark on another streak.
Carlos Alcaraz returns to world No 1 after beating Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final
Carlos Alcaraz returned to the top of the world rankings after sweeping past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 to win the Indian Wells Masters title on Sunday.
Alcaraz Routs Medvedev For Indian Wells Title, Return To No. 1
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz swept past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 and secure his return to number one in the world. US Open champion Alcaraz ended Medvedev's 19-match winning streak, denying him a fourth title in as many tournaments to ensure he will supplant Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic atop the rankings. "It feels amazing to lift the trophy here, to recover the No. 1," Alcaraz said. "I would say this has been the perfect tournament."
Alcaraz crushes Medvedev to clinch Indian Wells title and return to No. 1
INDIAN WELLS: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz swept past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 and secure his return to No. 1 in the world.
Alcaraz routs Medvedev in Indian Wells final, reclaims No. 1 ranking
:Top seed Carlos Alcaraz snapped Daniil Medvedev's 19-match win streak with a 6-3 6-2 rout in the Indian Wells final on Sunday that will see him leapfrog Novak Djokovic and return to world number one in the rankings.