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Norrie Overcomes De Minaur in Thrilling Montreal Comeback

Britain's Cameron Norrie staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open, saving a match point and overcoming a set and 5-2 deficit. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek advanced in the women's draw, while several top men's players exited early.

BBC Sport17 August 2026
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  1. Tournaments

    Alcaraz’s Wrist Injury Casts Doubt Over US Open Defense

    Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined for 114 days with tenosynovitis, missing the French Open, Wimbledon and now withdrawing from Cincinnati, putting his US Open title defence in jeopardy.

  2. Players

    Tennis: Draper's Comeback Effort Cut Short by Injury

    British tennis player Jack Draper's return to the court after a long-term injury was cut short as he suffered a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.

  3. The game

    Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Lingering Injury

    World number two tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, missing a key tournament in his preparations for the US Open.

  4. Players

    Swiatek and Rybakina Set for Canadian Open Final

    Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will face each other in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

  5. News

    Rybakina Stuns Osaka in Canadian Open Quarter-Final Comeback

    Elena Rybakina mounts a remarkable comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka in their Canadian Open quarter-final match, securing a spot in the semi-finals.

  6. Tours

    Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee Injury

    World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but remains optimistic about competing at the US Open later this month. The Italian, who recently won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, will miss the Masters 1000 tournament, while Carlos Alcaraz is also absent due to a wrist injury.

  7. Tournaments

    Rafael Jodar on Verge of Shattering Record for Fastest Rise to Top 10 in Tennis History

    19-year-old Rafael Jodar is poised to break the record for the fastest rise to the top 10 in tennis history after reaching the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.

  8. Players

    Tennis: Fery Wins on Return as Djokovic Reveals Health Condition After Loss

    Arthur Fery wins his first match since Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic struggles with a health condition in a shock defeat by Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open.

  9. The game

    Former Tennis Player Roberto Bautista Agut Scores Twice on Football Debut

    Roberto Bautista Agut, a 38-year-old former tennis player, has made a successful debut in football with Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos, scoring twice in a 4-2 win.

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