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Andrey Rublev Downs Cameron Norrie To Reach Third US Open Quarter-final

Andrey Rublev shrugged off a rain delay to breeze past Cameron Norrie and reach the US Open quarter-finals for the third time on Monday. 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. Rublev lost to Nadal in the quarter-finals in New York in 2017. "It was two and a half hours, it was tough," said 24-year-old Rublev who had needed four hours and five sets to get past Denis Shapovalov in the third round.

US Open: Brilliant Frances Tiafoe Sends Rafael Nadal Crashing Out

Frances Tiafoe of the United States produced the performance of a lifetime to send Rafael Nadal crashing out of the US Open in a stunning fourth-round upset on Monday. Tiafoe, who had only reached one major championship quarter-final in his career before, shattered Nadal's hopes of adding to his record collection of 22 Grand Slam singles titles with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory.

Dmitry Bivol aims to prove talk is cheap against 'Zurdo' Ramirez in Abu Dhabi title clash

Dmitry Bivol says he is not concerned with Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez’s bullish comments ahead of their historic world title clash in Abu Dhabi in November – adding only that he will “do everything” to defeat his rival and keep hold of his belt.

Rafael Nadal loses to American Frances Tiafoe in US Open round of 16

It was the first time this year that Nadal, who had been chasing a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, has been beaten in a major.

Brilliant Tiafoe sends Nadal crashing out of US Open

Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, produced a scintillating performance to beat 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 before a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory sends Tiafoe into a quarter-final meeting with Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev on Wednesday.

Normann dropped from Norway squad after signing with Russian club

Norway's Mathias Normann will not be considered for international duty as he has recently joined an undisclosed Russian club, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Monday.

All eyes on Arab football star power as countdown to FIFA World Cup Qatar begins

DUBAI: On Nov. 22, Saudi Arabia will take on Argentina in their first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. That is, Lionel Messi’s Argentina. There will be a temptation for the players to view the world’s greatest footballer with reverence, with (not misplaced) awe.

Pogba facing huge battle to make World Cup

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba may not return to action for the Serie A club until January due to a knee injury which requires surgery, casting doubts over the Frenchman's World Cup participation.

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Andrey Rublev Downs Cameron Norrie To Reach Third US Open Quarter-final

US Open: Brilliant Frances Tiafoe Sends Rafael Nadal Crashing Out

Dmitry Bivol aims to prove talk is cheap against 'Zurdo' Ramirez in Abu Dhabi title clash

Rafael Nadal loses to American Frances Tiafoe in US Open round of 16

Brilliant Tiafoe sends Nadal crashing out of US Open

Normann dropped from Norway squad after signing with Russian club

All eyes on Arab football star power as countdown to FIFA World Cup Qatar begins

Pogba facing huge battle to make World Cup