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  • yesterday

    Brad Gilbert says knee surgery could become an option for Sinner if pain persists

    Gilbert, a longtime friend of Sinner's coach Darren Cahill, said Cahill learned of the Cincinnati withdrawal only at the last minute, while Sinner's knee recovery remains unclear.

  • 5d ago

    Zverev reaches Shanghai quarters after Bublik three-setter, guaranteed year-end No. 1

    Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 in 2 hours and 41 minutes on Tuesday, 13 October, to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals against Alex de Minaur. The win came a day after Carlos Alcaraz's loss to Zizou Bergs left Zverev assured of finishing 2026 as world No. 1.

  • Sep 27

    Alexander Zverev beats Learner Tien to seal 13-5 Laver Cup victory for Team Europe

    Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien in straight sets at London's O2 Arena on Sunday, securing the decisive points for Team Europe to defeat Team World 13-5 and claim its sixth Laver Cup title.

  • Sep 26

    Carlos Alcaraz saves two match points against Taylor Fritz to tie Laver Cup at 5-5

    Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 at London's O2 Arena after Team World erased Europe's lead with back-to-back singles victories.

  • Sep 26

    Team Europe takes 3-1 lead over Team World on opening day of Laver Cup in London

    Team Europe secured a 3-1 advantage over Team World on Friday at London's O2 Arena following singles wins by Casper Ruud and Rafael Jodar and a doubles victory by Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik.

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Trump pauses Russia sanctions to ease diesel-price pressure

Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a Russia sanctions package that Congress passed in September and that was due to take effect within days. The waiver came as the White House sought lower diesel prices before the 3 November midterm elections.

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    Trump's decree suspends Graham Act measures due to take effect October 18, including a 500% tariff on Russian goods, according to the White House decree.

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The Middle East after Gaza

New US sanctions on 26 targets and further Hormuz and Yemen incidents, but no change in the strike halt or talks.

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