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World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out Of Shanghai Masters By Tomas Machac

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Thursday. The Czech will face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, after a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory over an injured Daniil Medvedev earlier. Machac edged out Alcaraz in a closely fought first-set tiebreak after neither player was able to break their opponent's serve.

Simo Valakari hands Bozo Mikulic chance for reunion at St Johnstone as he bids to win Perth transfer

New St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari is running the rule over Bozo Mikulic.

Jannik Sinner Avoids Shanghai Deja Vu With Assured Ben Shelton Win

World number one Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets. Last year at the same stage it was Shelton, ranked 16, who was victorious, but on Wednesday the Italian looked confident from the start as he won 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) in 88 minutes.

Erik ten Hag replacement has already 'rejected' Man United before Sir Jim Ratcliffe decision

According to a report in Italy, Simone Inzaghi has already rejected an offer from Manchester United. The Inter Milan boss has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League recently, with Erik ten Hag facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford.