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Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin

Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot, who will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a surprise all-family final.

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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory in the semi-finals on Saturday and will face Coco Gauff for the title.

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Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket

Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket

Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on Saturday, earning praise from his deputy Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.

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Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year's tournament.

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Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds

Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds

Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with many stunned by the destruction even as others were relieved to find their homes still standing.

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Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies

Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies

India's spinners struck regular blows to dent West Indies' reply as the hosts extended their dominance in the second Test after a fluent century from skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday.

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Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger

Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger

International agencies were preparing Saturday to pour aid into Gaza, hopeful a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will allow them to put an end to the famine haunting parts of the territory.

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Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final

Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final

Coco Gauff survived a battle of wills against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final for the first time in her career.

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Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.

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Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government

Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government

Pressure mounted Saturday on France's newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days.

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