US grabs 2-0 lead in Davis Cup at Uzbekistan
The United States moved to the brink of advancing out of its Davis Cup qualifying series by winning both singles matches against host Uzbekistan on Friday in Tashkent.
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Zverev storms to Davis Cup win after being cleared of abuse
PARIS: Alexander Zverev beat three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka in the Davis Cup on Friday as the German star returned to the courts for the first time since being cleared of domestic abuse. The 25-year-old Zverev swept past Wawrinka 6-4, 6-1 in Trier to bring Germany level with Switzerland after the opening day of their qualifier. On Tuesday, Zverev was told by the ATP that there was “insufficent evidence” to substantiate allegations of abuse against former girlfriend Olya Sharypova.
Fritz to meet Medvedev in the final of the Diriyah Tennis Cup
RIYADH: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev and world No. 10 Taylor Fritz will compete in the final at the Diriyah Tennis Cup presented by Aramco. The pair enjoyed semifinal wins over Stan Wawrinka and Cameron Norrie respectively on Friday at the Diriyah Arena and will now battle it out for the $1 million prize money.
Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to claim first Masters title
PARIS : Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win his first Masters title in Paris on Sunday.
ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas falls in Vienna
Borna Coric of Croatia rallied to eliminate second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the second round of the Erste Bank Open on Thursday in Vienna, Austria.
Al-Shehri scores again as Saudi Arabia and Albania draw
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Albania played out a 1-1 draw in the UAE on Wednesday as the Green Falcons continue their march toward the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Golf greats head to Jeddah’s Aramco Team Series finale
JEDDAH: Golf’s Aramco Team Series returns to Jeddah next month with two of the world’s best female players confirmed for the event at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.