Saturday sport: Expectations high as Ireland kick off Rugby World Cup campaign
Ireland kick off their World Cup campaign in the sweltering heat of Bordeaux this afternoon.
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What went wrong for defending champ Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open - ESPN
NEW YORK — From the moment world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz lifted the Wimbledon trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set thriller in July, tennis fans have been manifesting a rematch in New York. And for most of the past two weeks, their meeting in Sunday's US Open final seemed inevitable. Djokovic did his part Friday, taking the first semifinal in straight sets over American Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) and booking his spot in the final.
Novak Djokovic on the brink of history in US Open final
Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title as he defeated American Ben Shelton to reach his 10th US Open final.
US Open: Daniil Medvedev upsets Carlos Alcaraz to set up rematch of 2021 final
Daniil Medvedev tore up the US Open script by knocking out defending champion and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final.
Carlos Alcaraz Says Needs To 'Grow Up' After US Open Exit
Carlos Alcaraz vowed to "grow up" after his reign as US Open champion was brought to an abrupt end in a semi-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev on Friday. The 20-year-old Spaniard, who surged to victory in the US Open as a teenager last year to claim his maiden Grand Slam title, had said earlier this week he was a more mature, stronger opponent this season. However Alcaraz abruptly revised that assessment in the wake of his shattering 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 defeat on Friday.
Daniil Medvedev dethrones Carlos Alcaraz to book US Open final spot against Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev tore up the US Open script by knocking out defending champion and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final.
Coco Gauff can’t believe brilliant turnaround with US Open glory now beckoning
When Coco Gauff lost to Sofia Kenin in the first round at Wimbledon just over two months ago, the 19-year-old admitted it was time to go back to the drawing board.
Aryna Sabalenka is ready for the fight in US Open final against Coco Gauff - ESPN
NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka had just lost the first set in her semifinal match 6-0 against Madison Keys at the US Open on Thursday night, and she appeared stunned and defeated as she headed to her chair. The sweat dripped down her face.