7 h. ago Kim Jong Un arrives in China on armoured train to meet Xi and Putin

Reclusive North Korean leader to join 25 other world leaders, including Putin at military parade

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29 h. ago Novak Djokovic brushes aside injury concerns to set up Taylor Fritz clash at US Open

Djokovic eased to a straight-sets victory over Jan-Lennard Struff and will face Fritz, the last American man, in the quarter-finals

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz plays down concerns over knee issue after easing to victory

The Spaniard took a medical timeout during his third-round win over Luciano Darderi.

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8 d. ago US Open order of play and day two schedule including Venus Williams and Carlos Alcaraz

The US Open is underway as the first round continues in New York

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1 week ago ‘I’m so driven to find a way’: Holger Rune on what it takes to beat Alcaraz and Sinner

The 22-year-old has recruited the ‘legend’ Andre Agassi on his search for grand-slam winning form before the US Open“My aim is to win as many grand slams as possible and be No 1 in the world,” Holger Rune says with cool assurance on a stinking hot day in Cincinnati. “It’s very, very clear for me and it’s always been like that since I was a child.”The 22-year-old Dane is the world No 11 and he has reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon and, on two occasions, the French Open. As the US Open approaches, he has yet to make the last four of a grand slam but his bold ambition seems more concrete when his impressive record against the best two players in the world is remembered. Rune has played Carlos Alcaraz four times, winning twice, including a 7-6, 6-2 victory in their most recent encounter, four months ago in the final of the Barcelona Open. He has also beaten Jannik Sinner twice in their five matches against each other. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Richest Men's Tennis Players 2025: Here are the 14 wealthiest court stars

As the world’s greatest tennis players prepare to do battle in New York, we’re taking a look at how profitable the sport is.

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2 w. ago What time are Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz playing today? How to watch US Open mixed doubles

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz face Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

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2 w. ago US Open mixed doubles order of play: Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu start time

The new mixed doubles event in New York sees a host of top singles players compete for a $1m prize

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2 w. ago There's a $1 million prize and big names for 2025 US Open mixed doubles. Why are some people upset?

Grand Slam singles champions such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys will be playing for extra money — $1 million to the winning duo — and trying to get their hands on a trophy in the U.S. Open’s overhauled mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday

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2 w. ago When are Raducanu and Alcaraz playing in US Open mixed doubles? Start time and how to watch

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz face Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu addresses love life and 'terrible' Carlos Alcaraz question ahead of US Open

Emma Raducanu has been met with relentless questions about her love life and friendship with Carlos Alcaraz, who she will be playing doubles with at the US Open

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2 w. ago Alcaraz eases into Cincinnati Open fourth round with victory against Medjedovic

Second seed triumphs 6-4, 6-4 against world No 72Spaniard will play Luca Nardi after Jakub Mensik retiresThe men’s second seed Carlos Alcaraz continued to rebuild his on-court momentum and rhythm after a brief summer break by defeating the talented young Serbian Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open.The victory was a positive step for Alcaraz after a rusty performance in his opener against Damir Dzumhur on Sunday, where he won a turbulent three-set contest in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Celtic ease past Aberdeen but Brendan Rodgers wants more support for Adam Idah

The Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, predicts Adam Idah will be better if he can get some competition up front. The champions eased to victory at Aberdeen thanks to goals in each half from the midfielders Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate, but Idah struggled to make an impact in the centre-forward position.The 24-year-old was expected to kick on after Kyogo Furuhashi left in January, but Daizen Maeda took on the mantle of Celtic’s main goalscorer after moving inside from a wide position, although the Irishman still finished on 20 goals. Continue reading...

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