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Tambay takes a step closer with FURIOUS FIA ETCR Quarter Final win; Azcona fights back

CUPRA EKS driver Adrien Tambay took a step closer to taking the first-ever FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup title with a win in the first Pool FURIOUS Quarter Final where the Frenchman dominated for 98% of the time, even if Hyundai Motorsport N’s Norbert Michelisz stalked his prey in epic fashion on the last lap to take the lead at the start of the final corner, only to lose it moments later as Tambay crossed the line just ahead. Mikel Azcona meanwhile took the FURIOUS Quarter Final Two win for Hyundai Motorsport N after an early fight with CUPRA EKS man Jordi Gené and late dice with hithertoo race-long leader Luca Filippi whose Romeo Ferraris Giulia ETCR had led from pole till the final corner too.

Laver Cup: Novak Djokovic makes seamless return after Wimbledon triumph to down Frances Tiafoe

Novak Djokovic crushed Frances Tiafoe 6-2 6-3 at the Laver Cup at the O2 on Saturday night in his first match since winning Wimbledon this summer. The former world No.1 was backed by Bjorn Borg as well as the rest of the famous Big Four: Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

'Close to my heart' - Felix Auger-Aliassime reveals what Roger Federer said to him in Laver Cup farewell

Rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime has revealed what his idol, Roger Federer, said to him after his final professional tennis match at the Laver Cup. Matteo Berrettini gave Team Europe a 4-2 lead over Team World after beating Auger-Aliassime 7-6(11) 4-6 10-7 early on day two at the O2 Arena in London. Ad But Auger-Aliassime was certainly not downbeat as he chatted with Eurosport about the incredible impact Federer has had on his career and how fortunate he feels to be a part of the huge occasion.

Hannah Scott praises training partners for stirring encouragement

Humble Hannah Scott said the success of her training partners spurred her on to the final of the women's single sculls at the World Rowing Championships. The Coleraine rower finished third fastest in Friday's second semi-final to earn a shot at her first major championship medal in Sunday's showpiece. Ad Great Britain's women's four and quad, as well as the lightweight double sculls crew, had already secured safe passage from their semi-finals prior to Scott's impressive outing.

Graeme Thomas looking forward to World Championship final

Graeme Thomas insists he is not reading too much into a tough semi-final which saw him claim a coveted spot in the men's single sculls final at the World Championships. The Preston rower came home in a time of 6:45.29, behind 2019 champion Oliver Zeidler, while Kiwi Jordan Parry claimed the last spot in Sunday's final by finishing third. Ad Thomas, 33, has continued his fine run since moving to the solo vessel having enjoyed a glittering career in men's quad and is now eyeing a maiden individual honour on the water.

'I was pretty far down' - Rasmus Hojgaard recovers from horror start to retain lead at Open de France

On a wild day of golf he is likely to remember for a long time, Rasmus Hojgaard showed a big-game temperament to retain his place at the top of the Open de France leaderboard. The young Dane had played near-flawless golf for two days to open up a six-shot lead at Le Golf National. Ad It was his tournament to lose, and he did his best to try and do that with a wild opening to his third round.

Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz defeats Cameron Norrie to draw Team World level with Team Europe on Day 2

Taylor Fritz beat Cameron Norrie 6-1 4-6 10-8 to earn Team World a victory over Team Europe on Saturday afternoon. The pair took to the court after Matteo Berrettini had beaten Canada’s — and Team World’s — Felix Auger-Aliassime to restore Europe’s lead.

Presidents Cup: Internationals show some fight at Quail Hollow but United States retain control

The United States maintained their grip on the Presidents Cup, but the Internationals showed some fight during the Saturday foursomes to ensure the match will go into a final day. Davis Love III’s USA dominated the opening two days to eke out an 8-2 advantage, and at one stage on Saturday morning there was the prospect of the match being wrapped up before Sunday’s singles.

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Tambay takes a step closer with FURIOUS FIA ETCR Quarter Final win; Azcona fights back

Laver Cup: Novak Djokovic makes seamless return after Wimbledon triumph to down Frances Tiafoe

'Close to my heart' - Felix Auger-Aliassime reveals what Roger Federer said to him in Laver Cup farewell

Hannah Scott praises training partners for stirring encouragement

Graeme Thomas looking forward to World Championship final

'I was pretty far down' - Rasmus Hojgaard recovers from horror start to retain lead at Open de France

Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz defeats Cameron Norrie to draw Team World level with Team Europe on Day 2

Presidents Cup: Internationals show some fight at Quail Hollow but United States retain control