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Alcaraz Through At US Open As Sabalenka, Vondrousova Advance

World number one Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to a US Open rematch with Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday as Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova booked their places in the third round. Defending champion Alcaraz eased into a last 32 meeting with Britain's Dan Evans after dispatching South Africa's Lloyd Harris 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) in 2hr 28min on the Arthur Ashe Stadium showcourt. It means Alcaraz is just two wins away from a potential quarter-final collision with Italian sixth seed Sinner, who continued his serene progress through the draw Thursday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of compatriot Lorenzo Sonego.

'Zombie' Ons Jabeur refuses to let illness defeat her as she continues US Open run

Ons Jabeur said an illness has left her feeling like a "zombie" but the fifth seed showed will determination to battle past Czech teenager Linda Noskova 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the US Open third round.

Defending champ Alcaraz proves too strong for SA's Harris at US Open

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday edged closer to a US Open rematch with Italy's Jannik Sinner.

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. New Australia captain Mitchell Marsh and debutant Tanveer Sanghar were stars of the show for Australia in the series opener. Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson too had an impressive debut for Australia, taking the important wicket of Reeza Hendricks. Australia posted a mammoth total of 226/6, before bundling out South Africa on 115. The Proteas will now hope to put on a better show as they look to level the series.

Top-ranked Alcaraz overpowers Lloyd Harris to reach 3rd round of U.S. Open

Carlos Alcaraz moved into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris on Thursday in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown.

Alcaraz downs Harris to reach US Open third round

NEW YORK : Carlos Alcaraz moved into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris on Thursday in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown.

Boks in knockout mode on island of Corsica: 'It's not a holiday, it's a proper training camp'

The Springboks are in knockout mode as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup on the island of Corsica, southeast of the French mainland.

Australia coach Eddie Jones backs Springboks' forwards 'innovation'

Australia are unlikely to copy South Africa's forward-based game plan at the Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ "bold and courageous" use of their bench should be viewed as innovation and not a threat to the game.

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Alcaraz Through At US Open As Sabalenka, Vondrousova Advance

'Zombie' Ons Jabeur refuses to let illness defeat her as she continues US Open run

Defending champ Alcaraz proves too strong for SA's Harris at US Open

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Top-ranked Alcaraz overpowers Lloyd Harris to reach 3rd round of U.S. Open

Alcaraz downs Harris to reach US Open third round

Boks in knockout mode on island of Corsica: 'It's not a holiday, it's a proper training camp'

Australia coach Eddie Jones backs Springboks' forwards 'innovation'