8 h. ago Sinner’s reaction to US Open defeat shows why he and Alcaraz will tower over the tour for years to come

Italian has dominated against all opponents except one but rivalry with Spaniard has prompted him to plan big changesIn the 90 minutes between Jannik Sinner’s defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final and his post-match debrief, his mind had already shifted. Rather than dwelling on the pain of losing his US Open title and No 1 ranking, he was thinking about the future.Sinner felt his game was too predictable, even one-dimensional, compared with Alcaraz, whose deep toolbox of shots left him uncomfortable and unable to find rhythm on the court. As a result of that discomfort, Sinner made a decision. The 24-year-old resolved to make significant changes to his game in pursuit of becoming a better, more complete tennis player and keeping up with his rival, even if he might suffer in the short term. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Karoline Leavitt mocked over ‘coolest boss ever’ post about Trump at US Open

‘People’s President’ Trump drew boos as he watched Carlos Alcaraz defeat Janick Sinner inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium

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15 h. ago Why Carlos Alcaraz’s brilliance leaves Jannik Sinner with one option to reach the next level

Sinner admitted his game was too ‘predictable’ in defeat to Alcaraz in the US Open final, and that he would be willing to lose matches if it meant evolving to beat his rival

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18 h. ago Jannik Sinner explains why he is willing to lose matches in order to beat Carlos Alcaraz

The former World No.1 says he needs to be unpredictable on court to be better prepared for future matches against Alcaraz

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24 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz produces ‘perfect’ performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and win second US Open title

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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59 h. ago Novak Djokovic behaviour sparks John McEnroe claim after Carlos Alcaraz defeat at US Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals and John McEnroe has raised concerns over the Serbian's future in the sport

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64 h. ago John McEnroe spots Novak Djokovic reaction after Carlos Alcaraz defeat at US Open

Tennis legend John McEnroe spotted how Novak Djokovic reacted after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals and discussed the possibility of the Serbian retiring

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3 w. ago World’s swankiest manhole covers? A thrilling tour of the new embankments concealing London’s £4.6bn super sewer

Built to tackle 18m tonnes of rising excrement, the Tideway project has also generated dramatic new public spaces dotted with giant artworks. Our writer takes the ‘stink tower’ tour of the capitalA group of colossal black tombstones has landed on the north bank of the Thames in London, looking like mysterious monoliths from another civilisation. They stand near Blackfriars Bridge as imposing bookends, rising almost 10 metres, folded in places to form platforms and benches, slipping down in others to become one with the pavement. Water trickles from the summit of one huge slab, running down ridges and splashing into a sunken pool. Another pair rise straight out of the river wall, hoisting wooden fenders with them from the swirling brown waters below.“I wanted to make something that comes from nowhere,” says Scottish artist Nathan Coley, as he clambers on to one of his concrete blocks, which form part of the most prominent new public artwork in Britain’s capital, set to be unveiled ne...

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