Author: Sanjeet Patel

Stefanos Tsitsipas took on the challenge to beat his most familiar rival Danill Medvedev 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-3 to enter Cincinnati Masters 1000 final. The 4th seed utilized his net play effectively to counter Medvedev’s long stretches and beat him in 2 hours and 23 minutes. https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/1561179497629622272?s=20&t=4aRFL2Aveoqd6Pr3Qrf_TA Tsitsipas and Medvedev are fierce rivals on the ATP Tour. The Greek overcame the difficult matchup to close the gap in ATP H2H to 3-7. The match swung both ways with moments of lost focus from both the players. Stefanos saved a set point in the first set tiebreak and won 3 consecutive points…

Premier League Club Chelsea is in discussions with the manager, Thomas Tuchel, to extend his contract. He took over from Frank Lampard in January 2021. Originally an 18-month contract, it was extended following the club’s Champions League triumph until 2024. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560741767602810881?s=20&t=vhnChwWNO_sajjCAWHYeng Thomas Tuchel is the driving force at the club and is intensely involved in the transfer strategies. He is looking to strengthen the team’s defense and attack in the window. He has signed Marc Cucurella, and Raheem Sterling, among others. After guiding the club to CL success last year, fans love Tuchel. It thus makes sense to extend the…

British Cameron Norrie defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in an electric match to enter the Cincinnati Masters 1000 semifinal. He stayed calm to halt a resurgent Alcaraz 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 6-4. This was Norrie’s 3rd win over 19-year-olds this week. He previously defeated Holger Rune and Ben Shelton this week. https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/1560836553584295936?s=20&t=jv0Aud9Q88ImOLAfRrjOMw Having won a close tiebreak in the first set, Norrie wasted his 4-1 lead in the second set. Alcaraz made the most out of the opportunity while playing an insane level of tennis in the closing moments of the set. He produced the shot of the tournament at 5-4 in the…

WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open semifinals are locked in. The first semifinal will feature 2019 champion Madison Keys facing off against Petra Kvitova. The second semifinal will take place between World No.7 Sabalenka and Caroline Garcia. Madison Keys vs. Petra Kvitova Petra Kvitova is enjoying a wonderful week of tennis at Cincinnati Open. She defeated Ajla Tomljanović 6-2, 6-3 to book a place in the semis. Her form has been brilliant throughout the tournament. Earlier in the round of 16, she defeated 5th seeded Ons Jabeur 6-1, 4-6, 6-0. Kvitova will play her first WTA 1000 semifinal in over 2 years.…

Premier League club Manchester United has completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid. Both the clubs have an agreement on the details. United will pay Madrid €60m fixed fee with €10m add-ons. Casemiro has a full agreement on a 4 year deal with an option for a further year till 2027. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560616579070582784?s=20&t=U5CNEYAp_ZcpM_LYyiXKMw Man Utd’s interest in Casemiro grew this week and the deal first appeared to be difficult. However, the player felt confident and pushed for a move. The deal progressed quickly once Casemiro made his intentions clear. The 30-year-old midfielder will undergo medical during the weekend and have…

Felix Auger-Aliassime was in deep trouble but rallied past Jannik Sinner 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals. Felix at one stage faced two set points after also being set and a breakdown to Sinner. A huge energy surge during the 2nd set tiebreak ultimately won him the match. https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/1560439765337604097?s=20&t=yly6ldR_ebsF6V8JdK27fQ In the first half of the match, Sinner’s powerful shots and better returning crippled Felix. Jannik closed out the first set easily at 6-2 and was enjoying his game. He failed to win the match after being up a set and 4-2 in the second. Felix broke back later in…

British Club West Ham defeated Danish club Viborg FF in Conference League qualifying play-offs by 3-1. Playing without their manager David Moyes and captain Declan Rice, West Ham put on a brilliant show. Their new signing Gianluca Scamacca, Jarrod Bowen, and Michail Antonio scored their respective goals. https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1560365440509087744?s=20&t=54TnKGDswzLmftJdEiKIKQ David Moyes was shown a red card last season during their Europa League semi-final match. He watched the match from the stands. Billy McKinlay took charge of the team in his absence. Scamacca opened the scoring in the 23rd minute converting a cross from Maxwel Cornet. Both of their new signings thus…

Taylor Fritz defeated Nick Kyrgios in a fast-paced match 6-3, 6-2 in round two. Atlanta champion Nick looked visibly tired during the match. Fritz took total control from the beginning and won the match in just 51 minutes. Nick Kyrgios looked fatigued against his match against Hubert Hurkacz in Montreal as well. However, today fatigue came much sooner. He double-faulted and played a bad drop shot in the sixth game at 2-3. Those were clear signs that he lacked physical strength and focus. “Definitely can feel my tank getting to the end, and, you know, I have just gotta keep…

Croatian Borna Coric won his 5th tour-level match this year defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal in Cincinnati round two. He won the match 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 in 2 hours and 52 minutes. Coric who had shoulder surgery and came back to tour in march secured his best win of the year. https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/1560105042379669505?s=20&t=Vqx83IcJ5LJnbju6Hr11-w Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Wimbledon semi-final due to an abdomen injury. He played a good return match with plenty of good moments. He was in control throughout most of the first set. Nadal made his first unforced in the seventh game. Coric came back nicely after a rain…

Premier League club Manchester United is interested to sign Real Madrid and Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. The club’s negotiators are already in Madrid to convince the player’s representatives to a deal. Casemiro 31, signed for Madrid in 2013 for € 6 Million. He has won 5 Champions League trophies with the club as of now. After winning the Champions League and La Liga titles last season, Casemiro is said to be comfortable in Madrid. The 30-year-old has made his mark in the last few years. He has been touted as one of the best midfielders of this generation alongside his teammates…