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Jannik Sinner Cruises into US Open Third Round

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Jannik Sinner Cruises into US Open Third Round

World number one Jannik Sinner continued his impressive form at the US Open, comfortably defeating American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to advance to the third round. The 23-year-old Italian secured his 50th victory of the year with a dominant 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 performance, demonstrating his top-tier skills on the New York courts.

Sinner, who is also the reigning Australian Open champion, entered the tournament with added confidence after being cleared of any wrongdoing following two positive tests for a banned substance earlier this year. His sharp play against Michelsen was a marked improvement from his first-round match against Mackenzie McDonald, where he had to rally from a set down to win.

In Thursday’s match, Sinner overcame a competitive first set with multiple breaks of serve before taking complete control, closing out the match in just one hour and 39 minutes. Reflecting on the victory, Sinner noted, “I’m very happy. He’s a very tough opponent. We played each other in Cincinnati a week ago. I knew what to expect, he knew what to expect a little.”

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Sinner’s next challenge will be against Australian Chris O’Connell in the third round.

In other matches, seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz was unexpectedly knocked out by Australian Jordan Thompson in straight sets, 7-6 (7-2), 6-1, 7-5. Additionally, American 16th seed Seb Korda was eliminated by Czech player Tomas Machac, who won 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Machac will face either Belgium’s David Goffin or France’s Adrian Mannarino in the next round.

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 Pogba’s doping ban reduced to 18 months

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Pogba’s doping ban reduced to 18 months

Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months after a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). The Juventus midfielder will be able to return to training in January 2025 and resume playing by March of the same year. Initially suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels in February, Pogba had consistently maintained that he did not knowingly breach any anti-doping regulations, attributing the result to a supplement prescribed by a doctor.

In a statement, Pogba expressed his relief, saying, “Finally the nightmare is over,” and thanked the Cas judges for their decision. He acknowledged the strict liability of the offence but reaffirmed his commitment to integrity in the sport. Without the reduced ban, Pogba would have been sidelined until 2027.

This marks the end of a challenging chapter in Pogba’s career, allowing him to focus on returning to the pitch in 2025.

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FIFA Council to Discuss Sanctions Against Israel Football Federation

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FIFA Council to Discuss Sanctions Against Israel Football Federation

FIFA is set to consider potential sanctions against the Israel Football Federation (IFF) following a proposal from the Palestine Football Association (PFA). The PFA’s call for sanctions stems from the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with the association accusing Israel of violating FIFA regulations.

The issue was raised by the PFA in March, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the FIFA Council would make a decision after a legal assessment. The council will review the matter during its upcoming meeting on Thursday, October 3rd, where the PFA’s proposal is officially listed on the agenda.

The Palestine FA is seeking sanctions against Israel’s national teams and clubs, citing violations of FIFA’s regulations. In response, IFF President Shino Moshe Zuares condemned the proposal, calling it “a cynical political and hostile attempt” to undermine Israeli football.

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Israel has been playing its Nations League home matches in Hungary due to security concerns, and recent international games have been relocated for similar reasons. They are slated to face France and Italy during the upcoming international break.

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Alcaraz Triumphs Over Sinner in Thrilling China Open Final

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Alcaraz Triumphs Over Sinner in Thrilling China Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in a thrilling China Open final. The 21-year-old Spaniard fought from a set down to win 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 7-6 (7-3), marking his fourth ATP Tour title of the year and the 16th of his career.

In a match filled with high drama and intense rallies, Alcaraz praised Sinner’s performance, calling him “unbelievable” and recognizing the Italian’s exceptional level of play. Despite losing the first set in a closely contested tie-break, Alcaraz remained resilient, ultimately turning the match in his favor.

Reflecting on his victory, Alcaraz said, “I never lose hope. I knew I had to give everything I had to give myself the opportunity.”

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Meanwhile, Britain’s Dan Evans, 34, faced a tough loss in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. Despite leading 4-2 in the deciding set, Evans was eventually beaten by Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild, who won 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-3) to progress to a second-round clash with Russian world number five Daniil Medvedev.

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