Simona Halep holds off Beatriz Haddad Maia to win third WTA Canadian crown
Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third WTA Masters 1000 title in Canada.
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Simona Halep Holds Off Haddad Maia To Win WTA Canadian Crown
Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third WTA Masters 1000 title in Canada. The former world number one from Romania added the trophy in Toronto to those she captured in Montreal in 2016 and 2018. She needed two and a quarter hours to deny the South American lefthander the upset victory.
Carreno Busta halts Hurkacz finals win streak with Montreal triumph
Pablo Carreno Busta seized his first ATP Masters title Sunday, spoiling Hubert Hurkacz's perfect record in ATP finals with a Montreal Masters triumph.
Pablo Carreno Busta Halts Hubert Hurkacz Finals Win Streak With Montreal Triumph
Pablo Carreno Busta spoiled Hubert Hurkacz's perfect record in ATP finals on Sunday, beating him 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Montreal Masters. The 23rd-ranked Spaniard became the first unseeded winner in Canada in two decades as he tasted success in his first career final at the Masters level. Poland's Hurkacz had been unbeaten in five finals, Carreno Busta putting the first blemish on that record in just over an hour and three quarters.
Real Madrid fight back to win La Liga debut at Almeria
Real Madrid recovered from conceding an early goal to beat newly promoted Almeria 2-1 in their opening match of the La Liga season on Sunday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti kept his word and made five changes to the starting 11 that won both the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup, including handing debuts to new signings Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni. But the gamble looked to have backfired when striker Largie Ramazani opened the scoring for Almeria after ghosting behind Rudiger in the sixth minute.
Bryan Cristante's goal hands Roma narrow win over Salernitana
AS Roma grab a 1-0 win at Salernitana in their Serie A opener on Sunday, while forward Paulo Dybala disappointed fans as he failed to find the back of the net on his debut. After two good chances for Roma by winger Nicolo Zaniolo, and a close attempt by Salernitana striker Federico Bonazzoli, Jose Mourinho's men finally took the lead in the 33rd minute. Cristante fired a low shot from outside the crowded box to put Roma ahead as the ball bounced off the pitch twice before it landed in bottom right corner.
La Liga: David Alaba's Free-Kick Gives Real Madrid Win To Start Title Defence
David Alaba scored with a stunning free-kick immediately after coming on as a substitute as reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind to beat Almeria 2-1 in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti's side trailed to an early goal by Largie Ramazani away against their newly-promoted opponents, but Lucas Vazquez equalised just after the hour mark.
David Alaba leads Real Madrid to comeback win over Almeria
David Alaba scored on his first touch as Real Madrid staged a second-half comeback to walk away with a 2-1 victory at Almeria.