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Kvitova into 42nd final, faces Vekic for Berlin title

Kvitova into 42nd final, faces Vekic for Berlin title

Petra Kvitova on Saturday reached her 42nd tour final in Berlin where she will face Donna Vekic for the title.

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Tsitsipas says 'uneducated' Kyrgios remarks 'misinterpreted'

Tsitsipas says 'uneducated' Kyrgios remarks 'misinterpreted'

Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday denied making racist comments over bitter rival Nick Kyrgios, claiming his remarks that the Australian firebrand played "uneducated" tennis have been "misinterpreted".

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Ukrainians watch with delight as Wagner mutiny unfolds

Ukrainians watch with delight as Wagner mutiny unfolds

Kyiv residents told AFP on Saturday that they were "very happy" with the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny against Moscow and hoped the infighting would weaken Russian troops on the battlefield.

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Bublik sets up Halle title clash with Rublev

Bublik sets up Halle title clash with Rublev

Alexander Bublik eased past home hope Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final of the Halle ATP tournament on Saturday.

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Alcaraz reaches Queen's final, closes in on number one ranking

Alcaraz reaches Queen's final, closes in on number one ranking

Carlos Alcaraz moved to the brink of his first grass court title and reclaiming the world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic after sweeping aside Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final at Queen’s Club on Saturday.

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Putin's 'monster' turns against former master

Putin's 'monster' turns against former master

President Vladimir Putin has long profited from the actions of the Wagner mercenary group, but the mutiny led by its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presents the Russian strongman with a challenge that could irreparably damage his authority, analysts say.

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Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

Rebel mercenaries advanced north towards Moscow after seizing a key military base Saturday, just as Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's vowed to defeat the revolt and head off the threat of civil war.

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Ogier holds off Rovanpera before final Safari Rally stage

Ogier holds off Rovanpera before final Safari Rally stage

Sebastien Ogier held off an onslaught from world championship leader Kalle Rovanpera on Saturday to maintain his lead in the Safari Rally going into Sunday's final stage.

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Bezzecchi holds off Bagnaia in Dutch MotoGP sprint

Bezzecchi holds off Bagnaia in Dutch MotoGP sprint

Pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi won the Dutch MotoGP sprint race at Assen on Saturday ahead of world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

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Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through their semi-finals in contrasting fashion on Saturday.

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