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Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open

NEW YORK: Tennis player Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the US Open. Cirstea pleaded for the trophy’s return late Saturday night, two days after she was eliminated from singles play in Flushing Meadows. “Whoever stole my Cleveland trophy from room 314 at The Fifty Sonesta please give it back!” Cirstea wrote on Instagram. “It has NO material value, just sentimental value.

Felix Auger-Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev in shock US Open win

Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled off the biggest shock of the US Open so far by stunning third seed Alexander Zverev in the third round.

Kiros and Hassan smash records at Sydney Marathon

SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros and Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands have surged to record-breaking victories in the men’s and women’s races at the debut of the Sydney Marathon as a world major on Sunday. Kiros won a thrilling men’s race in two hours six minutes and six seconds to run the fastest marathon ever in Australia, more than a minute quicker than the previous record on the hilly harborside course which attracted 35,000 competitors from around the world. The 28-year-old Ethiopian finished 10 seconds clear of compatriot Addisu Gobena with Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana third. Kiros was part of a lead pack of seven runners and then surged off the front with Gobena to make it a duel for the remaining five kilometers. Kiros then handled better the downhill gradient to the finish line at the Sydney Opera House to claim an impressive victory on a brisk winter’s morning. It was the Sydney Marathon’s first year as a major, joining a list of elite events that includes New York, London, Berlin, Boston, Tokyo and Chicago.

Chinese rookie Miranda Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

NEW YORK: Chinese rookie Miranda Wang fired a bogey-free 7-under par 65 to seize a three-shot lead on Saturday in the weather-disrupted LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston.

The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open

NEW YORK: There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this US Open, whether it’s the necessity of a ” sorry, not sorry ” raised hand after a let cord or the proper way to warm up with an opponent or the legitimacy of an underarm serve. Another part of the game drawing attention — thanks to players’ complaints about each of the above — is the postmatch greeting at the net, which usually involves shaking hands and, sometimes, a hug or kisses on the cheek. It would seem to be a simple act of sportsmanship, but every so often ends up going awry. Not every contest in every sport displays that sort of civility, but it is an entrenched ritual in tennis, from kids starting out to the pros, even if the word “handshake” never appears in the 61-page Grand Slam rule book. “You do it in the juniors.

Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16

NEW YORK: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner came through a testing encounter with Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16. World number one Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and keep alive his bid to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. “A very, very tough match today. I’ve known Denis for quite a long time.

Novak Djokovic overcomes back issue to cruise past Cameron Norrie at US Open

Novak Djokovic’s physical frailties surfaced again, but Cameron Norrie could not take advantage as British interest in singles ended in the third round at the US Open.

Miranda Wang waits a long time for a short birdie and leads rain-delayed FM Championship by 2 shots

NORTON, Mass.: Miranda Wang waited a long time to make a short birdie and finally finish a 5-under 67, giving her a two-shot lead Friday among those who completed their second rounds in the rain-delayed FM Championship.

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Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open

Felix Auger-Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev in shock US Open win

Kiros and Hassan smash records at Sydney Marathon

Chinese rookie Miranda Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open

Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16

Novak Djokovic overcomes back issue to cruise past Cameron Norrie at US Open

Miranda Wang waits a long time for a short birdie and leads rain-delayed FM Championship by 2 shots