Fritz downs compatriot Tiafoe to reach US Open final
NEW YORK : Taylor Fritz survived an epic fight against American compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1 to reach his first major final at the U.S. Open on Friday.
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At last, team Nigeria celebrates gold medal in Paris
The long wait for Team Nigeria’s gold medal in the city of Paris, France, came to an end, yesterday, as Onyinyechi Mark grabbed the nation’s first gold medal at the Paralympics 2024.
Jannik Sinner Becomes First Italian Man To Reach US Open Final
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to reach the US Open final on Friday while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe battled to become the first American man in a Grand Slam final in 15 years. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated an ailing Jack Draper of Britain 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 in the semi-finals.
Chess-Carlsen beats Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal
PARIS : Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago.
Deschamps will continue to experiment, despite Italy defeat
PARIS : France manager Didier Deschamps spoke before Friday's game with Italy about using the Nations League as an opportunity to test new players, and after their 3-1 defeat in Paris, that plan has not changed.
Mental strength key to Italy comeback against France, says Spalletti
Italy could easily have folded when they conceded an early goal away to France in their Nations League game on Friday, but they kept their heads and reacted quickly to earn the 3-1 victory, manager Luciano Spalletti said.
Sinner downs Draper in ' very physical match' to reach 1st career U.S. Open final
There they both sat in the second set of their U.S. Open semifinal on a humid afternoon Friday, simultaneously receiving treatment from trainers: Jannik Sinner got his left wrist massaged after falling during a point he managed to win; Jack Draper needed medical attention after vomiting twice.
De Bruyne’s double shows renewed commitment to Belgium cause
DEBRECEN, Hungary : Kevin De Bruyne netted twice to lead Belgium to a 3-1 win over Israel in their opening Nations League clash on Friday, played behind closed doors in neutral Hungary because of security concerns.