TENNIS

DJOKOVIC STEPS AWAY FROM PLAYER UNION HE CO-FOUNDED

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Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has fully stepped away from the Professional Tennis Players Association, the breakaway union he co-founded, citing concerns over transparency and governance within the organisation.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC BATTLES TO SHANGHAI SEMI-FINALS IN GRUELING MATCH

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Fourth seed Novak Djokovic advanced to his tenth Shanghai Masters semi-final after defeating Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 in a fiercely contested encounter. Despite the straight-sets win, the world number one was made to work for every point as Bergs displayed impressive power and resilience.

AMANDA ANISIMOVA DEFEATS IGA SWIATEK IN THRILLING WTA FINALS DUEL

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In a match that had tennis fans glued to their screens, Amanda Anisimova triumphed over world number two Iga Swiatek 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2 in a gripping WTA Finals clash. The victory not only earned the American a semi-final berth but also marked a powerful comeback in her debut season at the prestigious event.

CARLOS ALCARAZ SHOWS TRUE GRIT WITH TOKYO COMEBACK

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Carlos Alcaraz has once again demonstrated why he is currently the world's number one men's tennis player by producing a spirited comeback in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Spaniard reached the Japan Open final after defeating Casper Ruud in a dramatic three-set match that saw him recover from an early setback.

CAMERON NORRIE SHOCKS WORLD NUMBER ONE CARLOS ALCARAZ IN PARIS

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In one of the biggest upsets of the tennis season, Britain's Cameron Norrie defeated world number one Carlos Alcaraz 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 at the Paris Masters, ending the Spaniard's impressive 17-match winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 level. Norrie, ranked 31st in the world, delivered a gritty and composed performance to secure the biggest win of his career after two hours and 22 minutes of high-intensity tennis.

DRAPER WITHDRAWS FROM THE US OPEN DUE TO AN ARM INJURY

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But after beating the Argentine qualifier Federico Agustin Gomez in the first round, Draper flew home and now says he must rest and sit out the remainder of the season.

NAOMI OSAKA WITHDRAWS FROM JAPAN OPEN AS as Tennis Injury List Grows

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Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Japan Open ahead of Friday's quarter-final after sustaining a leg injury during her second-round match. The former world number one battled through pain and tears in a three-set victory over defending champion Suzan Lamens on Wednesday, relying on painkillers and playing with strapping on her left thigh.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC AND CARLOS ALCARAZ READY FOR CLASH

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Novak Djokovic has once again proven why he remains one of the most formidable names in tennis after grinding through a tense four-set victory against American Taylor Fritz to secure a place in the US Open semi-finals. With his 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win, Djokovic set up a highly anticipated clash with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a match that promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament.