Al-Ittihad honor Benzema’s 501 career goals
JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad’s management and players celebrated striker Karim Benzema’s 501 career goals with a special ceremony before their practice session on Friday at the club’s stadium.
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France’s Gasly extends Alpine contract until 2028
MONZA: Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine until the end of the 2028 Formula One season, the French team announced on Saturday. The 29-year-old joined the Renault-owned outfit for the 2023 season and has achieved two podiums for them. “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine,” said Gasly. “As a Frenchman, especially, driving for a French car company, makes me feel very proud.
Carlos Alcaraz proves too strong for Novak Djokovic to book US Open final place
Novak Djokovic’s efforts to win a 25th grand slam title once again foundered at the hands of his young rivals as Carlos Alcaraz eased through to a second US Open final.
Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime for blockbuster US Open final with Alcaraz
NEW YORK :Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a blockbuster title clash with Carlos Alcaraz and renew one of the sport's most compelling rivalries.
Clinical Alcaraz downs Djokovic to reach US Open final
NEW YORK : Second seed Carlos Alcaraz took down 24-times major winner Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 with clinical precision to reach the U.S. Open final on Friday, prevailing in a blockbuster showdown that packed the house at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alcaraz downs Djokovic to reach US Open final
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz beat 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday to reach his second US Open final, where he could face reigning champion Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6 , 6-2 to reel off his 36th victory in his last 37 matches. His only loss in that time came to Sinner in the Wimbledon final. The 22-year-old Spaniard is seeking his sixth major and second in New York after winning the title in 2022.
Novak Djokovic hopes semi-final battle is with Carlos Alcaraz and not own body
Novak Djokovic hopes his biggest battle at the US Open on Friday is with Carlos Alcaraz rather than his own body.
Riyadh Season’s Six Kings Slam to air on Netflix, says Turki Alalshikh
RIYADH: The second edition of the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament will air exclusively on Netflix, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority has said.