Defending champion Hubert Hurkacz advances past Daniil Medvedev in Miami
Hubert Hurkacz cruised past Daniil Medvedev in a shock straight-sets victory to move within two wins of a successful Miami Open title defence.
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Novak Djokovic stays No. 1 as Daniil Medvedev falls to Hubert Hurkacz at Miami Open
Daniil Medvedev said physical struggles destroyed any chance of a victory to reclaim the world number one ranking on Friday after falling to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Miami Open. Medvedev dropped to second with a third-round loss to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells last week, but would have taken back the top spot from Serbia's Novak Djokovic had he defeated Hurkacz, the defending Miami Open champion. Instead, 10th-ranked Hurkacz advanced to the semi-finals by ousting the reigning US Open champion at Hard Rock Stadium and 20-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic stays number one. Hurkacz, now 2-2 all-time against the Russian, faces Carlos Alcaraz for a place in Sunday's final after the 18-year-old Spanish sensation produced a scintillating display to beat 48th-ranked Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets in one of the best matches of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic Stays No.1 As Daniil Medvedev Falls To Hubert Hurkacz In Miami Open
Daniil Medvedev said physical struggles destroyed any chance of a victory to reclaim the world number one ranking on Friday after falling to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Miami Open. Medvedev dropped to second with a third-round loss to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells last week, but would have taken back the top spot from Serbia's Novak Djokovic had he defeated Hurkacz, the defending Miami Open champion. Instead, 10th-ranked Hurkacz advanced to the semi-finals by ousting the reigning US Open champion at Hard Rock Stadium and 20-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic stays number one.
Soccer-Rangers pull out of Celtic friendly in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Rangers have withdrawn from the Sydney Super Cup competition in Australia where they were due to face rivals Celtic in Sydney in November for the first Old Firm derby outside Scotland.
Rangers withdraw from Sydney Old Firm clash with Celtic over dispute with promoters
Scottish Premier League giants Rangers have withdrawn from their tour of Australia, killing off the prospect of Sydney hosting the first-ever Old Firm match played outside of Scotland.
When and where are the AFLW preliminary finals? Who will win? All your questions answered
Ahead of the AFLW preliminary finals tomorrow, and the grand final the following weekend, Kate O'Halloran has answered all of your questions.
Naomi Osaka continues resurgence with a fine comeback win over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final
An emotional Naomi Osaka continued her resurgence with an impressive comeback victory over Belinda Bencic in the Miami Open semi finals. The former world No.1 had to hit back from a set down to see off the Olympic champion 4-6 6-3 6-4 and reach her first WTA Tour final since winning the 2021 Australian Open. Ad/> Osaka, who can move back into the world’s top 30 if she triumphs at the tournament, will now face Iga Swiatek or Jessica Pegula in a showdown for the trophy.
Daniil Medvedev blames Hurkacz loss on 'garbage balls' as Djokovic remains world No 1
Daniil Medvedev failed to take the chance to come out of the Sunshine Swing with the title of best male tennis player in the world after defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. The Russian lost in straight sets to the defending champion, pointing to "garbage" tennis balls as part of the reason for his defeat.