16 h. ago Sonay Kartal’s breakthrough China Open run halted by stellar Noskova

Briton overwhelmed 6-3, 6-4 by the Czech world No 27Kartal leapfrogs Boulter as GB No 2 after tournamentSonay Kartal’s impressive breakthrough run in Beijing came to a difficult end as she was overpowered by Linda Noskova, who eviscerated every last ball and played a stellar match to reach the semi-final of the China Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 win.The defeat ends the most significant tournament of Kartal’s career to date as the 23-year-old Briton showed, with a series of excellent performances in one of the biggest events in the world, that she has the game to trouble the best players in the world, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarter-final with a superb three-set win over Mirra Andreeva, ranked No 5, for her first victory against a top-10 player. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien in Beijing to claim first title since Wimbledon

The world number two matched Japan Open champion Carlos Alcaraz by winning another title.

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67 h. ago Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final result as Italian responds to Carlos Alcaraz shock

Sinner responded to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory in the Japan Open final, which was followed by his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters

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69 h. ago Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final latest score and updates

Sinner looks to respond to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory in the Japan Open final, which was followed by his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters

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3 d. ago Alcaraz wraps up seventh title from nine finals with Japan Open win over Fritz

Sublime Spaniard beats world No 4 in straight setsBut he pulls out of Shanghai Masters to ‘rest and recover’After consoling his opponent and embracing his team at the end of another successful week on the tour, Carlos Alcaraz had just one thought on his mind. He immediately sought out a pair of scissors to finally remove the extensive bandage wrapped tightly around his left ankle.Having started his week in Tokyo by rolling his ankle and being unsure about whether he would continue, Alcaraz ended it with his eighth title of the season as he overcame a spirited fight from a physically hampered Taylor Fritz to triumph at the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Shanghai Masters just hours after winning Japan Open

Alcaraz said he has been ‘struggling with some physical issues’ and has chosen to pull out of the Masters 1000 event

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz’s fury at time violation in Japan Open final win over Taylor Fritz

Alcaraz defeated Fritz 6-4 6-4 to continue his dominance in men’s tennis

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz fury at time violation in Japan Open final win over Taylor Fritz

Alcaraz defeated Fritz 6-4 6-4 to continue his dominance in men’s tennis.

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz gives special credit to ‘best physio in the world’ after winning Japan Open title

Alcaraz recovered from a major injury scare in his first match of the tournament to win his eighth title of the season in Tokyo

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz live: Japan Open final latest score and updates

World No 1 Alcaraz is bidding for an eighth title this season after reaching a 10th final

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4 d. ago Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes rack up crazy £230,000 bar tab including 120 bottles of Moet plus £15,000 cognac EACH

EUROPE’S Ryder Cup heroes toasted their incredible Bethpage triumph with a whopping £230,000 booze order. Luke Donald’s men partied the night away in New York after sealing a historic and unforgettable win over the Americans on a dramatic final day. And SunSport can confirm the likes of Rory McIlroy and Sunday’s hero Shane Lowry weren’t...

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4 d. ago Being Carlos Alcaraz by Mark Hodgkinson: How to be No1: keep grandma's card in your bag and smile a lot

He has swiftly risen to tennis stardom and Mark Mason discovers what makes the Spanish champion tick.

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4 d. ago Suryakumar Yadav claims India were ‘denied’ Asia Cup trophy after final win over Pakistan

India refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s interior minister after a politically-charged final victory over their rivals

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5 d. ago Europe WIN the Ryder Cup as Rory McIlroy and Co survive nervy final day against USA after vitriolic abuse from New York fans

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT BETHPAGE BLACK: The Ryder Cup is returning home to Europe after Rory McIlroy and his band of brothers sneaked over the line against Team USA to retain the trophy.

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5 d. ago Shane Lowry breaks down in tears as Ryder Cup hero takes thinly

The emotional Irishman holed a putt on the last to win the final hole and retain the trophy

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5 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025 live: Justin Thomas leads USA fightback as Europe look to seal Ryder Cup win in tense final showdown

Luke Donald’s Europe have thrashed Keegan Bradley’s USA over two chaotic days at Bethpage Black and now face 12 singles matches to earn two and a half points to retain the Ryder Cup

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5 d. ago Mike Tindall congratulates England's Women's Rugby World Cup champions as he shares photo with wife Zara at the game and admits 'there will be some sore heads in the morning'

Mike Tindall was among those congratulating the England women's Red Roses team after they beat Canada to win the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday evening.

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6 d. ago England stars left visibly emotional during TV interviews after World Cup final win

Sadia Kabeya, Natasha Hunt and Abbie Ward were all interviewed in the immediate aftermath of England's 33-13 victory over Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final

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7 d. ago Mikel Arteta ‘would love’ Saka to follow Saliba in signing new Arsenal contract

Arteta: ‘Everyone knows how important Bukayo is for us’Saliba has signed long-term deal; Saka’s expires in 2027Mikel Arteta has said he would “love” Bukayo Saka to follow William Saliba and agree a new contract with Arsenal.The contract Saka signed in May 2023 has less than two years remaining and the England forward said before April’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid: “I want to win wearing this badge.” But Saka, who returned from a hamstring injury as a substitute against Manchester City last week and started Wednesday’s win over Port Vale in the Carabao Cup, also admitted then that he was in “no rush” to sign a new deal. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘I was scared’: Carlos Alcaraz provides injury update after fall at Japan Open

Alcaraz continued to play on against Sebastian Baez but fell to the ground after hurting his foot in a frightening moment

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