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World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out Of Shanghai Masters By Tomas Machac

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Thursday. The Czech will face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, after a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory over an injured Daniil Medvedev earlier. Machac edged out Alcaraz in a closely fought first-set tiebreak after neither player was able to break their opponent's serve.

Fils edges Rune in tiebreaks to set up Japan Open final with Humbert

Arthur Fils fought through two nervous tiebreaks to beat Holger Rune 7-6(8) 7-6(10) on Monday to reach the final of the Japan Open, setting up a clash with fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert in Tokyo.

Carlos Alcaraz Recovers From US Open Disappointment, Hands Spain Winning Start In Davis Cup

Carlos Alcaraz starred in singles and doubles as Spain made a winning start in the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage against an injury-blighted Czechia. Roberto Bautista Agut secured the first point for Spain in singles with a 6-2 6-3 win over Jiri Lehecka. It set Alcaraz up to secure the win, but Czechia's Tomas Machac gifted the home team the decisive second point when he was forced to retire in the third set. It was all the more disappointing for Machac that he picked up the injury after winning a first-set tiebreak against Alcaraz. The world No.3 was far from his best in the opening stages, spewing 21 unforced errors in the opening set, in his first Davis Cup appearance since 2022.

Man United pep talk, glossy photoshoots, US Open prize money - inside the rise of Jack Draper

In an Olympic summer, baton passing has not strictly been reserved for Paris 2024, which provided a final chapter for Andy Murray before the British tennis icon retired. Emerging from the shadow in his own right, Jack Draper has become British No.1 and global recognition is gathering more pace than his trademark serve.