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Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic To Clinch Miami Open Title

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. Mensik started strongly breaking Djokovic's first serve game to go 2-0 up and the tall, big-serving Czech was dominating until, at 4-2 Djokovic broke back when Mensik found the net.

Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar to feature at London exhibition this summer

The iconic guitar Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance is set to feature in an upcoming London exhibition titled 'Kurt Cobain Unplugged'.

Teenager Mensik hands Djokovic shock defeat in Miami Open final

Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one his bid for a milestone 100th.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka Sinks Jessica Pegula To Win Miami Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered her way to the Miami Open title on Saturday, beating American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the WTA 1000 event at Hard Rock Stadium. The title was the Belarusian's first at Miami and her second of the season following her January triumph in Brisbane. Having lost the final at Indian Wells to Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva earlier this month, Sabalenka was determined not to fall at the last hurdle again. "I'm super happy to have this trophy, I was able to play my best tennis in the final," said Sabalenka, who paid tribute to Pegula's performance after repeating her win over her from last year's US Open final.

Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar

A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar’s city of Mandalay around midday Friday local time, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries. More than 140 people were killed, with authorities warning the death toll will likely increase dramatically.

Source - UFL players to open without CBA, ask The Rock for help - ESPN

Players from the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks and Houston Roughnecks have decided to play as scheduled in Friday night's season-opening game despite failing to finalize a collective bargaining agreement with the league, a source told ESPN.

My Bloody Valentine announce first UK headline tour in over a decade, including big Manchester show

Rock band My Bloody Valentine have announced their first UK headline tour in over a decade - with a show in Manchester kicking things off.

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Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic To Clinch Miami Open Title

Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar to feature at London exhibition this summer

Teenager Mensik hands Djokovic shock defeat in Miami Open final

Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic To Win Miami Open

Aryna Sabalenka Sinks Jessica Pegula To Win Miami Open

Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar

Source - UFL players to open without CBA, ask The Rock for help - ESPN

My Bloody Valentine announce first UK headline tour in over a decade, including big Manchester show