Federer hails 'grace' of Queen Elizabeth II
Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her "elegance" and "grace" as the world of sport stopped to pay tribute to the British monarch following her death aged 96.
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Roger Federer Hails "Grace" Of Queen Elizabeth II As Pele Salutes "Legacy"
Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her "elegance" and "grace" as the world of sport stopped to pay tribute to the British monarch following her death aged 96. Sporting events in Britain scheduled for Friday, including Test cricket and European golf's PGA Championship, were cancelled as a mark of respect. British horse racing chiefs also pressed the pause button as tributes poured in for the queen across the sporting world. In New York, there was a moment of silence at the US Open just before the women's semi-finals got under way.
'I am deeply saddened' - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal post messages on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have offered their condolences to the Royal Family and Great Britain following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen, who ruled for longer than any Monarch in British history, passed away at her residence in Balmoral, Buckingham Palace announced at just after 18:30 UK time on Thursday, September 8. Ad «The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Wins "Point Of The Tournament" With Behind-The-Back Shot In US Open Quarter-Final
Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz boosted his credentials with an incredible come-from-behind win against Jannik Sinner in a thrilling US Open quarter-final match that lasted over 5 hours and 15 minutes on Thursday. The match saw both players play some incredible tennis, but the shot of the match - and perhaps the tournament - came from Alcaraz in the second set. The 19-year-old first returned Sinner's serve from wide of the court before running across to play an incredible shot from behind his back. Sinner tried to play a drop shot on the volley in response, but Alcaraz was quick to race to the middle and hit a backhand past his Italian opponent.
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner in 'unbelievable match' to reach US Open semi-finals
Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his bid for a first Grand Slam title after coming through a remarkable US Open quarter-final against fellow rising star Jannik Sinner on Wednesday night.
Nick Kyrgios hit with biggest fine of US Open for racquet smashes after Karen Khachanov quarter-final loss
Nick Kyrgios has been hit with the biggest fine at the US Open so far after smashing two racquets following his quarter-final loss to Karen Khachanov. The Australian vented his frustration immediately after shaking hands with Khachanov, having earlier hurled a bottle to the ground. Ad Kyrgios was fined $14,000 (£12,000) for his behaviour, bringing his total for the tournament up to $32,500 (£28,200).
Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in late-night epic to set up US Open semi-final against Frances Tiafoe
Carlos Alcaraz showed incredible resolve to beat Jannik Sinner in a thrillingly high-level contest to reach the US Open semi-finals. Both players produced an outrageous level in an absorbing five-hour match that finished at 2.50am local time, the latest-ever finish at the US Open, beating the previous record of 2.26am. Ad Third seed Alcaraz recovered from a break down in the fourth set and fifth sets, and fended off a match point, before winning 6-3 6-7(7) 6-7(0) 7-5 6-3.