Canadians out of men's singles at U.S. Open as Auger-Aliassime, Raonic fall in 1st round
Milos Raonic had some flashes of brilliance at the U.S. Open on Monday, but not enough of them to upset seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.
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Fritz, Tiafoe lead American charge into US Open second round
NEW YORK : Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe opened their respective bids to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title in 20 years with routine victories at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Ferris: Ireland may not be able to match South Africa's physicality at World Cup
In ticking the boxes required to win a World Cup, Stephen Ferris is still sticking with South Africa to retain their title, adding that Ireland's squad needs to be in rude health if they are to having any chance of lifting the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.
New Zealand lock Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on Sep 8.
FRANCE 24's special programme on the 1-year countdown to the Paris Olympics
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Sakkari stunned by Masarova in US Open first round
NEW YORK : Greek eighth seed Maria Sakkari crashed out of the U.S. Open in the first round following a 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Spaniard Rebeka Masarova on Monday.
Djokovic ready to return to US Open spotlight
NEW YORK : Novak Djokovic returns to the U.S. Open spotlight on Monday as the three-time champion takes centre stage on opening night at the season's final Grand Slam.
US Open day one
NEW YORK : Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):