The Prague Post

Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

World number two Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva on Saturday, beating the unseeded Ukrainian 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 to reach the US Open last 16.

Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 on a Saturday of upsets that dented American hopes at Flushing Meadows.

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash

American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits.

Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16

Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka survived another erratic outing, beating Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

Argentina 'let off hook' by Australia as Kiss's winning run ends

Wallabies coach Les Kiss lamented Saturday his side letting Argentina "off the hook" as his four-match win streak came to an end with Australia failing to exploit a late two-man advantage in a 28-28 draw.

Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw

Australia's four-match winning run came to an end in Mendoza on Saturday as the Wallabies failed to exploit a late two-man advantage in a 28-28 draw with Argentina.

Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.

Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win

Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets.

Bordeaux hammer Racing in Top 14 start as Bielle-Biarrey extends deal

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles started the new Top 14 season with a 10-try bang as star wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey signed a contract extension before the team hammered ill-disciplined Racing 92 64-5.

Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot

A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to edge visiting Napoli 3-2, while Roma also pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1.

Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16

Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 as American hopes took a knock on a Saturday of surprises.

Swiatek into US Open fourth round in tight two-setter

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek reached the US Open fourth round on Saturday with a tight two-set victory over Czech Maria Bouzkova.

Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine

In-form Swiss Audrey Werro was forced into a dip for victory in the 800m, while newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos also raced to meet records on the second and final day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday.

Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'

Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys felt "scared" and as though "I couldn't play tennis anymore," she said Saturday after losing at the US Open.

Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea

Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday.

Simmonds stars as Pau upset Montpellier

Joe Simmonds's steady boot helped Pau stun last season's beaten finalists Montpellier 27-19 in their Top 14 opener on Saturday.

Inter roar back in five-goal thriller with Napoli

A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to edge visiting Napoli 3-2.

Zheng rallies to stun Keys, Anisimova out in US Open third round

Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys on Saturday and reach the US Open last 16 as 2025 finalist Amanda Anisimova was knocked out.

Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke

Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight

Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed on Saturday as the pace in his Ferrari evaporated as he qualified fifth for the Italian Grand Prix behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, the duo later rising to third and fourth following penalties.

Lens lose again ahead of Champions League date

Lens's difficult start to the new season continued on Saturday as Mamadou Kone scored his first Ligue 1 goal to give Lorient a 1-0 win at last season's runners-up.

Vuelta stage 15 shortened due to extreme heat, Mas consolidates lead

Vuelta a Espana organisers said they were shortening Sunday's stage 15 route from Palma del Rio to Cordoba by around 80 kilometres because of extreme heat.

Olympic champion Zheng storms home to reach US Open last 16

Paris Olympics gold medallist Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games of the match to surge to a 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 victory over Madison Keys on Saturday and reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said that his side must make better decisions in the final third after failling to score for a third consecutive Premier League game in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Modric available for Croatia in Nations League

Croatia's veteran midfield maestro and captain Luka Modric will stay with the squad in the forthcoming Nations League matches, the national football federation said on Saturday.

South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series

South Africa produced a brilliant second-half display to earn a 29-24 Test victory over New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, and a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.

Potapova upsets 2025 US Open runner-up Anisimova

Amanda Anisimova, runner-up at the 2025 US Open, fell Saturday in the third round to Anastasia Potapova, who capitalized on a flood of unforced errors from the American.

Gasly a 'class act' says Alpine boss after Monza pole

Pierre Gasly is capable of pulling off a famous win in the Italian Grand Prix, said his team managing director Steve Nielsen after the Alpine driver took his first career pole position on Saturday

Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico

Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.

Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held