Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz toppled his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday.
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Novak Djokovic eases past Hubert Hurkacz to advance to Madrid Open semifinals
MADRID — Novak Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz on Friday as he advanced to the semifinals of the Madrid Open where he faces a tough Spanish test.
Novak Djokovic Awaits Rafael Nadal Or Carlos Alcaraz After Cruising Into Madrid Open Semis
Novak Djokovic reached his seventh Madrid semi-final on Friday, easing past Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-4 to record a 30th career victory in the Spanish capital. The world number one awaits one of two Spaniards, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, in what will be a highly-anticipated last-four showdown. "I don't really care who is on the opposite side of the net to be honest. I just want to be playing better and better each day. For me this is the most important thing right now, my focus and my intention is really focusing on myself," said Djokovic.
Pair of Diamond League meets in China called off due to COVID-related restrictions
Two Diamond League track meets scheduled to be held in China were cancelled Friday because of coronavirus-related restrictions and a substitute event in Poland was added to the calendar.
Karim Benzema Is Worthy Of Ballon D'Or: Fernando Hierro
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema heroics in the ongoing season of La Liga and UEFA Champions League has impressed many around the footballing fraternity. Benzema who has recently equalled the record of Cristiano Ronaldo for the most knockout goals in a single Champions League campaign recieved praise from Fernando Hierro as the La Liga ambassador said the Frenchman is worthy of Ballon d'Or.
Steven Gerrard makes 'guaranteed' promise about Tim Iroegbunam and Carney Chukwuemeka
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has made a 'strong' prediction for young midfielder Tim Iroegbunam ahead of the clash with Burnley this weekend.
Ukraine war: UN in new attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol 'hellscapes'
The United Nations says a third operation is underway to evacuate civilians from Mariupol’s besieged steel plant and the city.
Felix Auger-Aliassime sets up Madrid Open quarter-final with Alexander Zverev after win over Jannik Sinner
Felix Auger-Aliassime swept aside young Italian Jannik Sinner as he rediscovered some of his early-season form after some recent struggles. The Canadian eighth-seed conceded just three games in a 6-1 6-2 win on Court Three in Spain’s capital, sending down five aces compared to his younger rival’s sole effort. Ad/> Auger-Aliassime forced eight break points, taking half of them as he swatted away Sinner and moved into the quarter-finals.