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Frances Tiafoe Stars As Team World Win First Laver Cup Title

Frances Tiafoe led Team World to their first Laver Cup title as the American saved four match points in a dramatic victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that denied Roger Federer a farewell trophy on Sunday. Tiafoe staged a superb fightback to win 1-6,7-6 (13/11), 10/8 in the penultimate match of the tournament at London's O2 Arena. That was enough to give John McEnroe's Team World a 13-8 overall margin of victory with a match to spare, sealing their maiden triumph in the competition after Team Europe won the first four editions.

Road to Qatar: how Tunisia qualified for World Cup 2022

Entering African qualification in the second round, Tunisia began well with three wins from three before a draw in Mauritania and defeat in Equatorial Guinea threatened to stunt their campaign.

Croatia, Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals as France survive relegation

Les Bleus lost 2-0 in Denmark to finish with just one win from their six group games, but Croatia's 3-1 win at Austria saved the world champions from the drop. Didier Deschamps will be hoping to have a number of key men back from injury by the time France's defence of the World Cup begins against Australia on November 22. "It was a young French team, which for the most part does not yet have experience of the highest level," said Deschamps.

Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer's Last Match Is Basically All Of Us

As the legendary Roger Federer stepped onto the court at the O2 Arena in London to play his final professional tennis match, there was an outpouring of emotions across the world. Even in countries like India, where the match began late in the night, several fans stayed up to watch the historic match as Federer teamed up with long-time rival and good friend Rafael Nadal to take on Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in a doubles match. As the match was played out, Carlos Alcaraz, the newly crowned US Open champion, took to Twitter to basically live-tweet the whole game.

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match

As Roger Federer bid farewell to the game of tennis, there was an outpour of emotion from across the globe for one of the greatest of the game. One of those most distraught at his retirement was his long-time rival and teammate in his final professional match, Rafael Nadal, who was seen sitting next to Federer after their defeat in the Laver Cup doubles match, with both the legends in tears. While the picture evoked emotions from people from all walks of life, England pacer Stuart Broad saw the lighter side of it as he poked fun at his long-time bowling partner and friend, James Anderson.

Barca confirm injuries for defensive duo Araujo and Kounde

BARCELONA: Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffered a thigh-muscle tear while on international duty, his club said Saturday, while confirming Jules Kounde also had a thigh issue. Araujo was taken off inside the first minute of Uruguay’s 1-0 loss to Iran in a friendly on Friday night.

Didier Deschamps hints at reason behind William Saliba’s half-time substitution in France loss

William Saliba may be facing a battle to secure a place in Didier Deschamps’ starting XI for the World Cup with the France boss feeling his young side showed their inexperience in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Denmark.

United States win Presidents Cup for ninth time in a row after tense singles battle with Internationals at Quail Hollow

The United States wrapped up victory in the Presidents Cup, with Xander Schauffele’s point against Corey Conners getting Davis Love III’s side over the line against the Internationals. The Internationals raised hope of an unlikely turnaround when winning Saturday’s afternoon fourballs 3-1 to cut the deficit to 11-7 going into the singles.

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Frances Tiafoe Stars As Team World Win First Laver Cup Title

Road to Qatar: how Tunisia qualified for World Cup 2022

Croatia, Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals as France survive relegation

Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer's Last Match Is Basically All Of Us

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match

Barca confirm injuries for defensive duo Araujo and Kounde

Didier Deschamps hints at reason behind William Saliba’s half-time substitution in France loss

United States win Presidents Cup for ninth time in a row after tense singles battle with Internationals at Quail Hollow