Nadal holds off Medvedev to reach Acapulco ATP final
Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the ATP Mexico Open and insure the Russian will not celebrate his rise to number one with the Acapulco trophy.
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Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev & meets Cameron Norrie in Acapulco final
Rafael Nadal continued his stunning start to 2022 by beating incoming world number one Daniil Medvedev to set up a Mexican Open final against Britain's Cameron Norrie.
Kontaveit, Swiatek to meet for Qatar Open title
The 26-year-old Estonian, with six career titles to her name, will face former French Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland who defeated Greece's Maria Sakkari, 6-4, 6-3, in Saturday's final.
Kontaveit eases past Ostapenko and into Qatar Open final
Anett Kontaveit reached her seventh WTA final since August on Friday when she breezed past Jelena Ostapenko 6-1, 6-4 at the Qatar Open. The 26-year-old Estonian, who has six career titles to her name, will face either former French Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland or Greece's Maria Sakkari in Saturday's final.
Champ Murphy cops ban for COVID breach
Oisin Murphy, Britain's champion jockey, has been banned from riding for 14 months after admitting to breaking Covid rules, misleading the British Horseracing Authority and prejudicial conduct, plus two alcohol breaches.
Barca to face Galatasaray in Europa League
Barcelona will face Turkish side Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Europa League, while six-times champions Sevilla have been drawn in an attractive tie with West Ham United.
Leicester to face Rennes in the last 16 of the Europa Conference League
Leicester will play French club Rennes in the last 16 of the Europa Conference League.
ATP roundup: Jiri Vesely stuns Novak Djokovic at Dubai
Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely upset top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4) Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, ensuring the Serb's time as the ATP Tour's No. 1-ranked player will end after this week.