US Open day seven
NEW YORK : Highlights of the seventh day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday (times GMT):
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Felix Auger-Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev in shock US Open win
Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled off the biggest shock of the US Open so far by stunning third seed Alexander Zverev in the third round.
Kiros and Hassan smash records at Sydney Marathon
SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros and Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands have surged to record-breaking victories in the men’s and women’s races at the debut of the Sydney Marathon as a world major on Sunday. Kiros won a thrilling men’s race in two hours six minutes and six seconds to run the fastest marathon ever in Australia, more than a minute quicker than the previous record on the hilly harborside course which attracted 35,000 competitors from around the world. The 28-year-old Ethiopian finished 10 seconds clear of compatriot Addisu Gobena with Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana third. Kiros was part of a lead pack of seven runners and then surged off the front with Gobena to make it a duel for the remaining five kilometers. Kiros then handled better the downhill gradient to the finish line at the Sydney Opera House to claim an impressive victory on a brisk winter’s morning. It was the Sydney Marathon’s first year as a major, joining a list of elite events that includes New York, London, Berlin, Boston, Tokyo and Chicago.
Chinese rookie Miranda Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston
NEW YORK: Chinese rookie Miranda Wang fired a bogey-free 7-under par 65 to seize a three-shot lead on Saturday in the weather-disrupted LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston.
Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16
NEW YORK: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner came through a testing encounter with Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16. World number one Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and keep alive his bid to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. “A very, very tough match today. I’ve known Denis for quite a long time.
No panic for Jannik as Sinner battles past Shapovalov at US Open
NEW YORK :Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame stiff resistance to power into the U.S. Open fourth round with a 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday that extended his unbeaten run at hardcourt Grand Slams to 24 matches.
Alcaraz’s brief knee problem at the US Open doesn’t slow him down in a win
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the US Open’s third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee.
Swiatek survives scare as Sinner and Osaka cruise at US Open
NEW YORK :Iga Swiatek weathered an unexpected storm to reach the U.S. Open third round on Thursday, while defending men's champion Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass and Naomi Osaka rediscovered her groove at Flushing Meadows.