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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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