Aussie firebrand Kyrgios stunned by Khachanov in US Open quarter-finals
Russia's Karen Khachanov reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win over Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios.
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Karen Khachanov topples Nick Kyrgios in five sets to reach US Open semis
Russian Khachanov, seeded 27th, fired an unreturnable serve on match point to seal the win over the Australian, who had knocked out world number one Daniil Medvedev in the previous round. Khachanov was better in the match's biggest moments, saving seven of the nine break points he faced.
Rublev downs Norrie to reach third US Open quarter-final
The ninth-seeded Russian triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will face either four-time champion Rafael Nadal or Frances Tiafoe of the United States for a place in the semi-finals.
Ukraine's Shakhtar power to Champions League victory at Leipzig
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk romped to a memorable 4-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig in Germany on Tuesday.
Queiroz signs contract to lead Iran at World Cup: Report
Former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz has agreed a deal to lead Iran at the World Cup finals in Qatar in less than three months' time, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.
Nick Kyrgios makes big claim as bitter tennis feud reignites at US Open
Nick Kyrgios has claimed that he will retire from tennis if he wins the 2022 US Open as his bitter rivalry with Karen Khachanov gets set to reignite.
Lucy Quinn: Irish mentality opening new doors
Republic of Ireland attacker Lucy Quinn can trace the side's sliding doors moment to a fixture that took place a year ago as they prepare for today’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
US Open 2022: Move over 'Big Three', says Frances Tiafoe after Rafael Nadal shocker
Rafael Nadal at the US Open on Monday. Tiafoe produced the biggest shock of the tournament so far with a dazzling performance to send Nadal spinning to his earliest exit from the Open since 2016. Nadal's 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat, and Serena Williams' exit from the women's draw last week, are further evidence that a golden era is drawing to a close. This year's US Open marks the first time since 2003 that at least one of Williams, Nadal, Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic have not featured in the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam event.