ATP roundup: Lorenzo Sonego opens with upset win in Metz
Italy's Lorenzo Sonego upset sixth-seeded Aslan Karatsev of Russia 7-5, 6-3 on Monday in the opening round of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.
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India's Sumit Nagal Fails To Qualify For Miami Open Main Draw On Debut
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal failed to make the main draw of the Miami Open on debut after losing his final qualifying round match to Hong Kong's Coleman Wong in Miami on Tuesday. Nagal lost 6-3 1-6 5-7 to the 19-year-old, squandering the advantage he secured by winning the first set. Wong, who like Nagal is playing his first Miami Open, defeated France's Hugo Gaston 6-2 3-6 6-2 in his first qualifying round.
Alexandre Muller advances at Montpellier
Seventh-seed Alexandre Muller won an all-French matchup with qualifier Antoine Escoffier in the first round of the Open Sud de France on Tuesday in Montpellier.
New Zealand crush Uruguay to storm into quarter-finals
LYON, France: The All Blacks stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with another mesmeric display of attacking rugby to put down an initially troublesome Uruguay 73-0 in their final Pool A match on Thursday (Oct 5).
Billy Harris takes encouragement from Wimbledon Qualifying run
Billy Harris took encouragement from his Wimbledon Qualifying campaign after defeat in the final round of action in Roehampton. Manxman Harris had picked up two impressive victories to reach this stage, rallying from a set down to beat both Alexander Ritschard and 25th seed Hugo Gaston to reach the third round. Ad Thursday saw him face another tough test against Hamad Medjedovic, a 19-year-old hard-hitting Serbian who made his Grand Slam debut at the French Open last month.
Harris and Brogan beaten in final round of Wimbledon Qualifying
Billy Harris and Anna Brogan both took positives from their Wimbledon campaigns after tasting defeat in the third and final round of qualifying in Roehampton. In a packed Stadium Court, Manxman Harris faced a tough test against Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic, who ultimately prevailed 6-4 7-6(6) 6-4. Ad But despite his loss, Harris believed there was plenty of encouragement to take from a run that saw him defeat Alexander Ritschard and 25th seed Hugo Gaston across the first two rounds.
Harris masters tricky opponent to reach third round of Wimbledon Qualifying
Billy Harris mastered one of the trickiest opponents of his career to fight his way into the final round of Wimbledon Qualifying in Roehampton. Manxman Harris rallied from a set down to beat 25th seed Hugo Gaston 2-6 7-6(5) 6-4, holding to love when serving for the match to keep his quest for a main draw place alive. Ad It was a second victory in a row from a set down for the 28-year-old, who had overcome Alexander Ritschard in his opening contest late on Monday night.
Harris says mental reset made the difference at Wimbledon Qualifying
A mental reset helped Billy Harris banish some second set nerves and rally to reach the second round of Wimbledon Qualifying. Manxman Harris, who received a wildcard into the qualifying draw at Roehampton, came from a set down to beat experienced Swiss opponent Alexander Ritschard 5-7 7-6(5) 6-2 in a dramatic contest.
Broom and Monday lead British success on Day 1 at Wimbledon Qualifying
Charles Broom and Johannus Monday were among the Brits that starred on Day One of Wimbledon Qualifying, with four Brits progressing to the second round. Broom and Monday both came through three set battles to progress, with Billy Harris and Toby Samuel also victorious in Roehampton. Ad Monday battled past 2022 Junior Wimbledon champion Mili Poljicak in three sets to set up a second round meeting against fifth seed Radu Albot.