ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha.
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Auger-Aliassime through to semis at Qatar Open, setting up rematch with Medvedev
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 7-6 (5) Thursday at the Qatar Open, setting up a semifinal against nemesis Daniil Medvedev.
Al-Hilal advance to Asian Champions League semifinal with 1-0 defeat of Foolad
RIYADH: Al-Hilal defeated Foolad of Iran 1-0 on Thursday to move into the semifinal of the Asian Champions League to keep alive their hopes of a fifth title — and keep the flag flying for Saudi Arabia.
Late Marega strike sends Al Hilal into semi clash with Al Duhail
Defending champions Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia will take on Qatar's Al Duhail for a place in the Asian Champions League final after Ramon Diaz's side earned a late 1-0 win over Iranian team Foolad in Doha on Thursday.
Al-Shabab’s Asian Champions League exit woe compounded by injury to Carlos Carvalho
RIYADH: Al-Shabab not only lost their Asian Champions League quarter-final 2-1 to Al-Duhail of Qatar on Thursday, but the Riyadh side will be hoping their Roshn Saudi League title prospects have not also taken a tumble after star striker Carlos Carvalho was carried off during the game.
Sergio Ramos Retires From Spain Duty After Coach Call
Sergio Ramos retired from international duty with Spain on Thursday, saying new coach Luis de la Fuente told him he did not count on him. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who won the 2010 World Cup and 2008 and 2012 European Championship with La Roja, last played for Spain in March 2021. Ramos, who turns 37 in March, published an open letter on social media in which he indicated the new coach forced his hand. "The time has come, the time to say goodbye to the national team, our beloved and exciting Roja," wrote Ramos.
Sergio Ramos retires from Spain duty with 'heavy heart' after being told he won't play under Luis de la Fuente
Sergio Ramos has retired from international football with a “heavy heart” after being told he would not be part of Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans in the future. Paris Saint-Germain defender Ramos, 36, is Spain’s most-capped player of all time with 180 appearances. Ad He made his debut as an 18-year-old in 2005 and was a key part of the Spain side that won three successive major tournaments – the 2010 World Cup and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
Andy Murray roars back from set down to beat Alexandre Muller and reach semi-finals at ATP Doha
Andy Murray was as doughty as ever as he produced a fine comeback to beat France's Alexandre Muller in three sets, 4-6 6-1 6-2, at ATP Doha. Murray, who has again been labelled 'The Marathon Man' due to his epic exploits of late, came through yet another gruelling deciding-set battle to prevail in style in Qatar and secure his place in the last four of the ATP 250 event. Ad Just the day before, the former world No.