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Alcaraz powers into Japan Open semis, Rune crashes out

TOKYO:World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semifinals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima, while Danish third seed Holger Rune was sent packing by Jenson Brooksby. Alcaraz, who overcame an injury scare in his straight-sets win over Argentine Sebastian Baez in Thursday’s opener, showed scintillating form to dispatch Nakashima for his 65th win of the season, thumping 39 winners in the one-hour 20-minute contest. The 22-year-old Spaniard, fresh from reclaiming top spot in the world rankings after clinching his sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open earlier this month, next faces Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud. Earlier, Ruud blazed past Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic with a clinical 6-3 6-2 win. “These kind of matches help to keep my confidence really, really high. I played some great tennis,” Alcaraz said. “It’s great to go through, to play another semifinal.

Alvarez double sparks Atletico comeback to stun leaders Real Madrid 5-2

MADRID: Julian Alvarez scored twice as Atletico Madrid came from behind to thrash city rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a pulsating derby on Saturday that handed the LaLiga leaders their first loss after a perfect start to the season. The thrilling encounter at a raucous Metropolitano stadium, with nearly 70,000 fans on the edge of their seats, saw Atletico fight back from 2-1 down to claim a memorable victory that lifted them to fourth place with 12 points.

Grimaldo touch helps Leverkusen to beat St. Pauli 2-1

Leverkusen have struggled for form so far with new coach Kasper Hjulmand demanding more timeThey saw St. Pauli bounce back with Hauke Wahl seven minutes laterHAMBURG: Bayer Leverkusen needed the magic touch of Alejandro Grimaldo to set up goals for Edmond Tapsoba and Ernest Poku and earn a 2-1 victory at St.

Under-fire Amorim accepts criticism as Man Utd crash at Brentford

LONDON: Ruben Amorim said he would not try to protect himself or his players from the mounting pressure after Manchester United crashed to a dismal 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday. Lacklustre United’s third loss in six Premier League games this season has left Amorim fighting to avoid the sack. Amorim’s side were punished for shambolic defending as Igor Thiago netted twice in the first half. Benjamin Sesko, signed from Leipzig in the summer, bagged his first goal for United before half-time. But Amorim’s misery mounted when United captain Bruno Fernandes had a second half penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher before Mathias Jensen struck in stoppage-time. After Jensen’s decisive goal, Amorim had to endure chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Brentford fans at the Gtech Community Stadium. “Ups and downs, when you win you feel the momentum is here,” said Amorim, who is still waiting to record successive league wins since taking charge in November. “When you lose you go back to the same place and fight for the one win that can help you to create the momentum. “I am always doing my job. If I win I’m in different state of mind, but I am always confident because I know what to do. “I am trying to do my best for the club and the team, thinking what is the best to win the next game.

Israel PT excluded from Giro dell’Emilia cycling race for ‘security reasons’: organizers

ROME: Israel-Premier Tech have been excluded from the Giro dell’Emilia cycling race on October 4 in Italy for safety reasons, the organizers told AFP on Saturday. Adriano Amici, president of GS Emilia which organizes the one-day race, said the team “will unfortunately not be present at our race. We had to make this decision for reasons of public security.” “There’s too much danger for both the Israel Tech riders and others.

Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals

TOKYO: Carlos Alcaraz admitted his ankle injury had worried him and was on his mind as he beat Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 at the Japan Open on Saturday. The world number one hurt himself two days earlier in his opening match in Tokyo, crumpling to the ground before playing on with his ankle heavily strapped. The Spaniard was left sweating on his fitness but he showed no evidence of discomfort as he returned to the court to beat world number 45 Bergs in front of an adoring Japanese crowd. Alcaraz got the job done in an hour and 20 minutes and will face American Brandon Nakashima in the quarter-finals on Sunday. “I was a bit worried before the match so I just wanted to warm up and let’s see how it’s going to feel,” Alcaraz said. “I didn’t feel anything in the ankle, so after the warm-up I decided I can go and I can play.” Alcaraz took to the court with white strapping visible underneath the sock on his left ankle. He did not appear to be restricted in his movement but he limped briefly after chasing a shot that won Bergs a break early in the first set. “In some movements I’m scared about going crazy so most of the time I take it a little easy,” he said. “Sometimes I feel a little bit the ankle, which I would say is normal.” Alcaraz is playing in Japan for the first time and delighted the crowd with a series of leaping forehand winners, claiming the first set despite having his service broken twice. His service was broken three times overall and he blamed his injury for his lack of accuracy. “I think because my thoughts were on the ankle, I forgot about doing a smooth movement, smooth serve,” he said. Alcaraz raced into an early lead in the second set but Bergs made him work hard for the victory with a gritty

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek advances to 3rd round at China Open

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the third round at the China Open in Beijing and create some WTA Tour history.

Turki Alalshikh announces ticket sales for Six Kings Slam tennis showdown in Riyadh

RIYADH: Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced on Thursday that tickets for the global tennis championship Six Kings Slam 2025 are now available through the Webook platform, ahead of the event to be hosted in Riyadh on Oct. 15, 16, and 18 at Kingdom Arena, as part of Riyadh Season 2025.

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Alcaraz powers into Japan Open semis, Rune crashes out

Alvarez double sparks Atletico comeback to stun leaders Real Madrid 5-2

Grimaldo touch helps Leverkusen to beat St. Pauli 2-1

Under-fire Amorim accepts criticism as Man Utd crash at Brentford

Israel PT excluded from Giro dell’Emilia cycling race for ‘security reasons’: organizers

Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek advances to 3rd round at China Open

Turki Alalshikh announces ticket sales for Six Kings Slam tennis showdown in Riyadh