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Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic To Win Miami Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title. The 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, claimed his first title on the ATP Tour with an outstanding display of powerful tennis. The final was delayed by almost six hours due to heavy rain and when the players emerged it was clear that Djokovic had an eye infection. He used eye-drops during a changeover in the first set.

Jakub Mensik, 19, shocks Novak Djokovic with Miami Open upset - ESPN

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5½ hours before the match, an eye infection and a slippery court due to high levels of humidity following the rain.

UNAIDS chief urges Donald Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima said the sudden loss of American money has been "devastating" for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

A motorcade carrying the 88-year-old pope wound its way through light Rome traffic Sunday morning. Before leaving Gemelli hospital, Francis gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking the main entry. Hundreds of people had gathered on a brilliant Sunday morning to say goodbye.

LaVar Ball’s Emotional Journey Through Foot Amputation Tugs at the Heartstrings

LaVar Ball's health struggle, which ultimately led to the amputation of his right foot, was a serious matter, despite the antics we’re accustomed to seeing from the Big Baller Brand chief.

Dozens of children pray for Pope Francis' recovery as he remains in hospital

Pope Francis continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and issued the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer as a written text for the fifth straight week.

France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

France is facing a "particularly high" number of meningococcal infections this year, with the country's public health agency urging infants, adolescents, and young adults to get vaccinated to prevent the serious and sometimes deadly illness.

Euroviews. Europe’s dangerous medicine dependency is the Achilles heel of its defence strategy

With geopolitical tensions rising, globalisation can have threatening side effects. Especially when it comes to essential goods.

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Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic To Win Miami Open

Jakub Mensik, 19, shocks Novak Djokovic with Miami Open upset - ESPN

UNAIDS chief urges Donald Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

LaVar Ball’s Emotional Journey Through Foot Amputation Tugs at the Heartstrings

Dozens of children pray for Pope Francis' recovery as he remains in hospital

France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

Euroviews. Europe’s dangerous medicine dependency is the Achilles heel of its defence strategy