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1 Kipp Popert against Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and recent G4D winner Tomasso Perrino, it saw Djokovic swap racket for club – eventually. Sainz could not match the feat, the Spaniard wincing as his opening effort skewed towards the rough. That trend followed over the contest’s course, the highlight coming at the par four 16th when Djokovic boomed a laser-like drive 260 yards from tee to green. “I’m really happy they did because I wanted to go safe.”Djokovic reacts as spectators cheer his tee shot on the 16th hole during the All-Star Match on September 27. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesAfter sailing to a 3-1 victory, Djokovic was full of praise for Poppert, who clinched his third consecutive G4D victory – and eighth overall – at the BMW PGA Championship earlier this month.
Persons: Novak Djokovic, Colin Montgomerie’s, Corey Pavin’s, Marco Simone Golf, Carlos Sainz, Tomasso Perrino, Sainz, wincing, Cristiano, Siu, ” Djokovic, “ I’m, Jamie Squire, Djokovic, Poppert, , It’s, ” Poppert, , Novak, I’ve, ” Sainz, Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, Bale, Scotland’s Montgomerie, Gareth Bale, Andriy Shevchenko, Monty’s Garret Hilbert –, Leonardo Fioravanti, Kathryn Newton, Victor Cruz, Montgomerie, Team Monty, Organizations: CNN, Formula, Ryder, Marco Simone Golf Club, Ferrari, , BMW PGA, Pavin, Europe, Tottenham Hotspur, Real, Ukrainian, Hollywood, Super Bowl, Team Locations: Rome, Serbian, Wales, Real Madrid
Marseille appoint Italian Gattuso as coach
  + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Olympique de Marseille have named Italian Gennaro Gattuso as coach following the departure of Marcelino, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. The 45-year-old Gattuso takes over after Spaniard Marcelino left the club amid a feud with the Marseille supporters. Gattuso left Valencia in January, seven months after his appointment with the LaLiga side just above the relegation zone. Marseille are eighth in Ligue 1 after two wins, three draws and a 4-0 loss to Paris St Germain. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Italian Gennaro Gattuso, Marcelino, Spaniard Marcelino, Gattuso, Paris St Germain, Janina Nuno Rios, Ed Osmond Organizations: Olympique de Marseille, Ligue, Spaniard, Marseille, AC Milan, Napoli, Serie, Paris St, Champions League, AS Monaco, Saturday, Brighton & Hove Albion, Europa League, Thomson Locations: Italian, Valencia, Italy, Mexico City
Alcaraz says 'beautiful battle' with Djokovic drives him on
  + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz is relishing his "beautiful battle" with Novak Djokovic for the year-end world number one ranking, with the 20-year-old Spaniard saying on Wednesday it will give him extra motivation heading into the China Open. Ahead of his return to action in Beijing this week, world number two Alcaraz said he would be thinking about the top spot every time he trains and plays in a bid to close the gap on Djokovic. "We have a really beautiful battle to be world number one, especially after the great performance Novak had in America," Alcaraz told reporters, referring to Djokovic's triumphs in Cincinnati and Flushing Meadows. "Right now he's number one, so I come here with extra motivation to try to get him back and place first in the race. Alcaraz is joined in a strong Beijing field by several big names including world number three Daniil Medvedev, who beat him in the U.S. Open semi-finals.
Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz, Novak, It's, Daniil Medvedev, Yannick Hanfmann, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Christian Radnedge Organizations: China, Wimbledon, U.S, German, Thomson Locations: Beijing, America, Cincinnati, Flushing Meadows, Bengaluru
Profile of Europe Ryder Cup team
  + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
[1/2] Golf - The 2023 Ryder Cup - Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy - September 26, 2023 Team Europe's Ludvig Aberg in action on the 3rd hole during a practice round ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup REUTERS/Carl Recine Acquire Licensing RightsSept 26 (Reuters) - A brief look at the 12-man Europe Ryder Cup team that will face the U.S. in the biennial competition this week at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. The first player to play in the Ryder Cup having never contested a major. MATT FITZPATRICK (England)Age: 29World ranking: 8Previous Ryder Cup appearances/points: 2, 0The 2002 U.S. Open champion has a lamentable Ryder Cup record having lost all five matches he contested in two appearances, both in the U.S. NICOLAI HOJGAARD (Denmark)Age: 22World ranking: 82Previous Ryder Cup appearances/points: NoneBack-to-back top five finishes in the final two events of European Ryder Cup qualification earned him a surprise pick. One of the longest hitters in the team, he is the second Austrian to play in the Ryder Cup.
Persons: Ryder, Marco Simone Golf, Europe's Ludvig Aberg, Carl Recine, LUDVIG ABERG, Luke Donald, MATT FITZPATRICK, TOMMY FLEETWOOD, Fleetwood, Donald, Francesco Molinari, TYRRELL HATTON, Hatton, NICOLAI HOJGAARD, Marco Simone, VIKTOR HOVLAND, SHANE LOWRY, Donald's, Will, ROBERT MACINTYRE, RORY MCILROY, JON RAHM, Rahm, JUSTIN ROSE, Rose, SEPP STRAKA, John Deere, Martyn Herman, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Country Club, Ryder, REUTERS, Europe Ryder Cup, PGA, European Ryder, U.S ., Continental Europe, Britain, Thomson Locations: Rome, Italy, U.S, Sweden, England, Europe, Paris, Denmark, Norway, Whistling Straits, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Austria, Austrian, London
Arsenal's Saka doubtful for next two games says Arteta
  + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
England forward Saka picked up a knock in the 2-2 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in which he scored and made his 86th consecutive Premier League appearance - an Arsenal record. Asked if Saka could miss Wednesday's League Cup third round trip to Brentford and league game at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, Arteta told reporters: "It's a possibility. It is the situation that we have at the moment and we need players back, that's for sure," Arteta said. "To change 11 or 12 players tomorrow, it is not a possibility," Arteta said. "There are a lot of players that need minutes.
Persons: Tony Obrien, Mikel Arteta, Saka, Arteta, hasn't, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey, Aadi Nair, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Emirates, League, Brentford, Bournemouth, Spurs, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, England, Bengaluru
I really feel I’m taking care of this place,” Biagiotti Cigna said in a recent interview with The Associated Press inside the castle walls. “There was so much energy here in the Renaissance and I really feel that the Ryder Cup is a new renaissance for Marco Simone,” Biagiotti Cigna said. “We cannot handle having so many visitors — 300,000 people is a little too complicated to handle,” Biagiotti Cigna said. “But right after the Ryder Cup, visitors who come and play Marco Simone, by booking in advance, will be able to visit the fashion house as well. “(After) the Ryder Cup there will be an opportunity to embrace a new experience of golf, culture, fashion, food and archeology.”___
Persons: GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, , Marco Simone, Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna, Biagiotti, ” Biagiotti Cigna, Simone dei Tebaldi, Galileo Galilei, Biagiotti Cigna, , ” Biagiotti, Delia, , Delia Soldaini Biagiotti, Laura Biagiotti, It’s, Lara Arias, Henrik Stenson, Luke Donald, Stenson, LIV, Cigna Organizations: Associated Press, sport’s, Ryder Locations: Italy, Rome, Italian, China, Saudi
CASARES, Spain (AP) — Europe retained the Solheim Cup after securing a first-ever tie with the United States on Sunday. The U.S. needed a win to get the trophy back after two consecutive losses against the Europeans in the top team event in women’s golf. The teams split the decisive singles match to finish tied 14-14 with Europe doing just enough to keep the trophy. She beat Nelly Korda 2 and 1 for her fourth straight victory after sitting out the opening session on Friday morning. Political Cartoons View All 1176 ImagesThe teams entered the final day tied 8-8 after the U.S. got off to its best start ever but saw Europe slowly rally back.
Persons: Carlota Ciganda, Nelly Korda, ___ Organizations: , Solheim, U.S . Locations: Spain, — Europe, United States, U.S, Europe
Sept 23 (Reuters) - Gresini Racing have the opportunity to sign Marc Marquez next season and are waiting for a decision from the six-times MotoGP champion, Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti said on Saturday. Marquez has struggled with Honda this season and the Spaniard has finished only three races, his best finish being seventh place at Misano earlier this month. The 30-year-old said earlier this month that he will come to a decision during the Indian and Japanese Grands Prix. "As far as Gresini goes, I think it obviously looks like they have this opportunity and they are waiting for Marquez’s decision," Ciabatti said in an interview with MotoGP at the Indian Grand Prix. "For sure one is to stay with Honda, the other two we can only guess... You should ask Marc Marquez and Gresini what's going on.
Persons: Marc Marquez, Paolo Ciabatti, Marquez, Ciabatti, Alex, Gresini, Gresini what's, Rohith Nair, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Ducati, Honda, Prix, MotoGP, Lenovo, LCR Honda, Thomson Locations: Japanese, Japan, Bengaluru
1 Scottie Scheffler, were not even born the last time the Americans won a Ryder Cup on European soil. That was in 1993 at The Belfry, when Ryder Cup rookie Davis Love III made the cup-clinching putt. “I think one of the great accomplishments in our game now is to win an away Ryder Cup,” Rory McIlroy said. The PGA of America runs the Ryder Cup — not the tour — though the only access to Ryder Cup points for Americans was the majors. Missing from the European team for the first time since 1997 is Sergio Garcia, the leading scorer in Ryder Cup history.
Persons: Jordan Spieth, , Tommy Fleetwood of, Xander Schauffele’s, ’ ” Fleetwood, Marco Simone, LIV, Brooks Koepka, Scottie Scheffler, Davis Love, , ” Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Spieth, Dustin Johnson, we’ve, Zach Johnson, ” Rory McIlroy, it’s, ” McIlroy, , Johnson, “ He’s, ” Johnson, Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Luke Donald, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm, Garcia, Donald, Nicolai Hojgaard, Ludvig Aberg, McIlroy, ” Marco Simone, ___ Organizations: Ryder, Team USA, U.S ., of Fame, U.S, , America, LIV, Europe, Valderrama, K Locations: Rome, Europe, Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, Saudi, U.S, France, Spain, Northern Ireland, Denmark, European, Ireland
Djokovic best in history, says Nadal
  + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Djokovic's recent win at the U.S. Open, his third Grand Slam title this year, took his tally to 24 Grand Slams, two ahead of Nadal's total. In that sense, I think he (Djokovic) has better numbers than mine and that is indisputable," Nadal said in an interview with AS published on Wednesday. "I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history and there is nothing to discuss about that." Although he's very young right now, practically the only rival I see for him is Djokovic," Nadal added. Despite losing his record of Grand Slam titles to current world number one Djokovic, Nadal is more than happy with what he has achieved in his career to date.
Persons: Rafael Nadal, Spain's Rafael Nadal, Miquel Borras, Rafael Nadal's, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca, REUTERS, Serbian, U.S ., AS, U.S, Thomson Locations: Spain, tennis
CNN —Rafael Nadal believes long-time rival Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time and says “there is nothing to discuss” about the sport’s GOAT debate. Djokovic can also boast a record 39 Masters 1000 titles, three ahead of Nadal, and the most weeks spent at world No. If I feel competitive and enjoy what I do, why would I limit myself?” he said. Nadal says he is currently either training or undergoing rehab twice a day to prepare for next season but is still playing very little tennis. “This is my current dream, to go out on a tennis court and feel like I can play competitively.
Persons: CNN — Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Nadal, Djokovic, Roger Federer, , ” Nadal, he’d, ” Novak Djokovic, Manu Fernandez, Nadal hasn’t, Mackenzie McDonald, , can’t, Nadal hasn't, MANAN VATSYAYANA, Clay ’, that’s, I’m Organizations: CNN, Serb, Diario AS, Getty Locations: Spanish, AFP
CNN —It has been a while since Red Bull failed to win a Formula One race so the Singapore Grand Prix gave fans some unexpected variety when Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz secured victory in Sunday’s night race. Such has been Red Bull’s dominance, the last time one of their drivers failed to win a race was in November 2022, when Mercedes’ George Russell won the Brazilian Grand Prix. Red Bull’s qualifying struggles opened the door for others on Sunday and it was Sainz who capitalized, claiming victory from pole position to end Red Bull’s hopes of winning every race this year. McLaren’s Lando Norris was second, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was third, finishing over a second behind the Spaniard who celebrated his second win for Ferrari. “We nailed the race,” Sainz told reporters.
Persons: Red Bull, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Mercedes ’ George Russell, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Perez, Red Bull’s, ” Verstappen, Sainz, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Mercedes ’ Lewis Hamilton, ” Sainz, , ” Carlos Sainz, Clive Mason, Logan Sargeant, Williams, Esteban Ocon, Mercedes, Hamilton, George Russell, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Norris, Russell Organizations: CNN, Red, Prix, Brazilian, Circuit, Reuters, Ferrari, Getty Locations: Singapore, Italy
'Smooth operator' Sainz ends Red Bull's winning streak
  + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Tom Westbrook | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
"We nailed the race," said Sainz after his second career win for the Italian team and first since Silverstone last year. The Spaniard eked out his hard tyres for 42 laps, winning at the slowest possible speed, for Ferrari's first victory since Charles Leclerc triumphed in Austria in July last year. No team has ever won every race in a season of more than 10 rounds but Red Bull had looked capable of doing so until Singapore struck. Mercedes trimmed Red Bull's lead in the constructors' standings to 308 points, keeping them waiting at least another weekend for the title. Verstappen, who started on the hard tyres, moved up to second with Perez fourth but they were soon overhauled and plunged down the field after stopping under normal conditions.
Persons: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Caroline Chia, Sainz, Red, Norris, Perez, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen's, McLaren's Lando Norris, Red Bull, George Russell, Hamilton, Lando, eked, Ferrari's, Charles Leclerc, Verstappen, Sergio Perez, LAWSON, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Daniel Ricciardo, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Logan Sargeant's Williams, Alpine's Esteban Ocon, Russell, Carlos, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris Organizations: Singapore, Circuit, Prix, Lewis Hamilton REUTERS, Hamilton, Ferrari, DRS, Silverstone, Alpine, McLaren, New, Formula One, Ferraris, Thomson Locations: Singapore, SINGAPORE, Italy, Austria, Monaco, Japan, AlphaTauri, London
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Manchester City will be without injured Jack Grealish, John Stones and Mateo Kovacic for their Premier League clash against West Ham United on Saturday, and manager Pep Guardiola was unsure about their return for the start of the Champions League. "We'll see step by step," Guardiola told reporters on Friday. Walker was left out of City's squad for the Champions League final after he started both legs of the semi-final. "I was sad that he didn't get to play in the Champions League final, but look how good his response has been since then," Guardiola said. While City are the only team in the top flight with a 100% record so far, Guardiola insisted the season really only starts now.
Persons: Jack Grealish, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Jack, John, Kyle Walker, Walker, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Premier League, West Ham United, Champions League . City, European, Red Star Belgrade, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Carabao, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Manchester, Ham
Arteta hails record signing Rice's quick adaptation at Arsenal
  + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Declan Rice for quickly finding his feet at the Emirates following his club record 105 million pounds ($130.12 million) transfer in the close season. "In his case it has been really positive, he's finding it really easy. He understood the team, our way of playing really, really fast and things are going well for him." Pepe helped Arsenal win the FA Cup in 2020 but soon found playing time limited under Arteta. He's really important for now and the future.
Persons: Mikel Arteta, Declan Rice, Rice's, Arteta, Rice, Nicolas Pepe, Pepe, It's, Bukayo, Martin Odegaard, he's, He's, I'm, Rohith Nair, Ken Ferris Organizations: Arsenal, Emirates, West Ham United, England, Premier League, Manchester United, Everton, Ivory Coast, Trabzonspor, Thomson Locations: West, Bengaluru
Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Murray
  + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 10, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates while wearing a shirt with an image of Kobe Bryant after winning the U.S. Open REUTERS/Mike Segar Acquire Licensing RightsMANCHESTER, England, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men's tennis for years because younger players have yet to reach his level, according to Andy Murray. It doesn't look like that's close to happening," Murray told the BBC on Monday. He's played at this level for such a long time now," said Britain's Murray, who won three Grand Slams. In July, 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz ended Djokovic's Wimbledon reign after the Serbian had won four titles in a row at the All England Club. "Physically, motivation, whether someone like Alcaraz improves - he's an amazing player Alcaraz, he's brilliant, but to do what Novak is doing on a consistent basis is different."
Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Kobe Bryant, Mike Segar, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Djokovic's, Margaret Court's, Novak, Murray, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, He's, Britain's Murray, Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: U.S, Open REUTERS, Rights, U.S ., BBC, Wimbledon, Serbian, All England, Serbia, Davis, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Kobe, Rights MANCHESTER, England, Valencia, South Korea, Spain, Czech Republic, Gdansk
Novak Djokovic takes the U.S. Open title at age 36
  + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +4 min
(Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Novak Djokovic won the U.S. Open men's final Sunday, cementing his place as one of the sport's greatest players and fortifying his status as the athlete with its most men's Grand Slam titles. At 36, Djokovic is retirement age in professional tennis. The win may have been redemption for the champion, who lost to Medvedev in the 2021 U.S. Open final. That Russian thwarted Djokovic's attempt to take all four major championships in a calendar year, a rare feat last accomplished in men's open competition by Rod Laver in 1969. That French Open title was the 23rd major singles title for Djokovic, breaking a tie with long-time rival Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles.
Persons: Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Russia, USTA Billie Jean King, Clive Brunskill, Djokovic, Russian Daniil Medvedev, Medvedev, Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver, Carlos Alcaraz, Billie Jean King, American Blake Shelton, Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, Djokovich, Roger Federer, Nadal, Federer Organizations: NEW, Serbia, USTA, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, U.S, Russian, Djokovic, Medvedev, Sunday, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, American Locations: Flushing, Queens, New York City, steamrolled, Russian, American, Flushing Meadows
The logo of the European Investment Bank is pictured in the city of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, March 25, 2017. Also interested are the politically non-affiliated Italian central banker Daniele Franco, Poland's right-wing former Finance Minister and current EIB Vice President Teresa Czerwinska, and Sweden's socialist former Energy Minister and also current EIB Vice President Thomas Ostros. "We can say we are really spoilt for choice because all the candidates are excellent," German Finance Minister Christian Lindner told reporters on Thursday. The EIB is the lending arm of the EU and is active in 160 countries offering loans, guarantees, equity investments and advisory services. Germany's Deputy Central Bank Governor Claudia Buch and her Spanish counterpart Margarita Delgado are both in the running.
Persons: Eric Vidal, Vincent van Peteghem, Germany's Werner Hoyer, Margrethe Vestager, Nadia Calvino, Daniele Franco, Poland's, Teresa Czerwinska, Thomas Ostros, Christian Lindner, Central Bank Governor Claudia Buch, Margarita Delgado, Buch, Vestager, Emmanuel Macron, Richard Chang Organizations: European Investment Bank, Reuters, Rights, Belgian, Union, European Commission, Finance, Energy, European Central Bank, Germany's, Central Bank Governor, SSM, Thomson Locations: Luxembourg, Rights BRUSSELS, Italian, Spanish, EU, Paris, Spain
Learn moreWant to know how to watch the US Open final today? See also: Where to watch Rugby World Cup live stream for freeAs for catching the US Open final live stream, there are plenty of options below. Where to watch Djokovic vs. Medvedev US Open live streams free from anywhereDuke, a New Zealand TV channel on TVNZ, and Gem on 9Now in Australia are both showing the men's US Open final live stream today. How to watch Djokovic vs. Medvedev in the USAESPN, ESPN Plus, and ESPN Deportes have the rights to the US Open live streams in the US. Or, if you have a VPN, you can watch the US Open final for free using the broadcasts in Australia or New Zealand, as described above.
Persons: Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak, Djokovic, Nadal, Serena Williams, there's, I've, I'd, It's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Serbian, Rugby, Medvedev, TVNZ, Zealander, Champions League, USA ESPN, ESPN Plus, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, Subscription Locations: Duke, New Zealand, 9Now, Australia
CNN —Luis Rubiales on Sunday resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over his unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. Among other things, because the powers that be will prevent my return.”The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed that Rubiales had presented his resignation as chief of the Spanish football association as well as vice president of UEFA. “The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirms that Luis M. Rubiales Béjar has presented his resignation tonight,” RFEF said in a statement. He was replaced by Montse Tomé, the first woman in Spanish national team history to hold the position. Public outcry to the unwanted kiss and Rubiales’ staunch defense of it has come from every sphere of Spanish society, including from politicians and sports stars.
Persons: CNN — Luis Rubiales, Jennifer Hermoso, Pedro Rocha, RFEF, ” Rubiales, , , Rubiales, Luis M, Rubiales Béjar, ” RFEF, Pedro Rocha Junco, it’s, Hermoso, , Irene Montero, ” Yolanda Diaz, Spain’s, Jenni, Jorge Vilda, Vilda, Montse Tomé, Spain’s women’s, ” Hermoso, Rubiales “, Ángeles Organizations: CNN, UEFA, Spanish Football Federation, Spanish, Royal Spanish Football Federation, FIFA, Hermoso Locations: Spanish, , Spain, , Rubiales, Motril, Grenada
Martin holds off wounded Italians to seal San Marino GP double
  + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
MISANO ADRIATICO, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin led the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico from start to finish on Sunday to complete a second sprint and race double of the season and cut Francesco Bagnaia's championship lead to 36 points. Ducati's MotoGP world champion Bagnaia, who had his leg run over in a separate crash last week, finished third. Bagnaia is top of the riders' standings with 283 points, with Martin (247) in second and Bezzecchi (218) in third. After his sprint and race double this weekend and a third-placed finish in Catalunya, Martin has reduced Bagnaia's lead by 30 points in just two weeks. Veteran Pedrosa's creditable fourth-placed finish gave KTM some reason to cheer, after they suffered a double blow when Brad Binder and Jack Miller crashed in successive laps.
Persons: MISANO ADRIATICO, Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin, Misano Adriatico, Francesco Bagnaia's, Marco Bezzecchi, VR46 Racing, Bagnaia, Martin, Marco, Bezzecchi, leapfrogged, BAGNAIA, Dani Pedrosa, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales, Miguel Oliveira, RNF, Marc Marquez, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: San Marino, San Marino Grand Prix, Spaniard, VR46, Bagnaia, KTM, Aprilia, RNF Aprilia, Thomson Locations: San Marino Grand, Misano, Catalunya, Italy, Bengaluru
A final involving former-U.S. Open champions Medvedev and three-time winner Novak Djokovic on Sunday is one of obvious high quality but not the next chapter in tennis's hottest rivalry of Djokovic and Alcaraz that has had the sport buzzing. The last time Djokovic and Medvedev clashed at the U.S. Open was the 2021 final, where the Russian claimed his only major so far and denied the Serb a rare calendar Grand Slam. "The challenge is you are playing a guy who has won 23 Grand Slams and I have only one," said Medvedev, who also reached the 2019 U.S. Open final losing to Rafa Nadal. That was all Alcaraz would need, holding on to take the set 6-3 and the first step in his fight back. Alcaraz would make one final stand in a breathtaking game that seesawed back and fourth, Medvedev needing four match points to close the deal.
Persons: Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Shannon Stapleton, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Federer, Medvedev, Margaret Court's, Rafa Nadal, Alcaraz, Steve Keating, William Mallard, Michael Perry Organizations: Tennis, REUTERS, U.S, Medvedev, Djokovic, U.S ., Flushing, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, U.S, Flushing Meadows, New York
The Serb battled past American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday to set up a rematch with Russia's Medvedev, who denied him a rare calendar Grand Slam two years ago. The memory of that bitter defeat was still fresh in his mind, as Djokovic told reporters he was trying not to focus on the significance of a 24th major title that would match Margaret Court's all-time singles record. Djokovic won the Australian Open and hoisted the trophy at Roland Garros already this year. He had a chance to collect his 24th major title in Wimbledon but was denied in the finale by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. "Every time in a Grand Slam final it's another shot for history, you know, and I'm aware of it, and of course I'm very proud of it.
Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Mike Segar, Novak, Daniil Medvedev, Russia's Medvedev, Margaret Court's, Djokovic, Roland Garros, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Medvedev, Amy Tennery, Michael Perry Organizations: U.S, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Wimbledon, New York, London
The last time Djokovic and Medvedev clashed at the U.S. Open was in the 2021 final, when the Russian captured his only major so far and denied the Serb a rare calendar Grand Slam. Second seed Djokovic, 36, fought back from two sets down to beat fellow Serb Laslo Djere in the third round but did not drop another set on the way to his 10th U.S. Open final. "He (Djokovic) is always better than the previous time he plays," said 27-year-old Medvedev, who will be appearing in his third U.S. Open final, having also lost to Rafa Nadal in 2019. While Djokovic and Medvedev are compelling figures, neither has been fully embraced by the New York crowds they have so desperately courted. Not long ago Medvedev was Flushing Meadows' public enemy number one for his on court antics that included giving the crowd the finger during a 2019 match.
Persons: Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Mike Segar, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Medvedev, Arthur Ashe, Margaret Court's, Andrey Rublev, dethrone Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Novak, he's, Steve Keating, Ken Ferris Organizations: Tennis, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS, U.S, Sunday, U.S ., Djokovic, New, Yorkers, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Flushing Meadows, U.S, Russian, New York
Alcaraz looked visibly flustered in the second set and Medvedev won 16 out of 18 points on his serve, taking the set easily 6-1. “I don’t think I’m going to think about this loss for a long time,” Alcaraz told reporters afterwards. These kinds of matches help you a lot to be better and grow up in these situations.”After a bathroom break, Alcaraz, the youngest world No. Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open last year and Wimbledon this year. It was “amazing” to advance to the final, Medvedev told the ESPN broadcast afterwards.
Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Medvedev, Alcaraz, ” Alcaraz, Manu Fernandez, AP Medvedev, , Carlos, I’m, , Novak Djokovic, Djokovic Organizations: CNN —, Wimbledon, AP, ESPN, Russian
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