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<p>Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrates beating Alex De Minaur. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)</p>

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Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Alex de Minaur to reach last four of US Open

De Minaur was bidding to make the last four at a grand slam for the first time at the sixth attempt and he led by a set and a break at Flushing Meadows

<p>Jannik Sinner celebrates beating Lorenzo Musetti. Picture: Adam Hunger/AP</p>

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Jannik Sinner cruises to straight-sets quarter-final win over fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti

<p>Novak Djokovic battled past Taylor Fritz (Adam Hunger/AP)</p>

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Novak Djokovic looking to ‘mess up plans’ in US Open semi-final

US Open Tennis

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Jannik Sinner in a hurry to book place in quarter-finals

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Novak Djokovic sets up Taylor Fritz US Open quarter-final clash

US Open Tennis

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Carlos Alcaraz thrills US Open crowd as he eases into quarter-finals

US Open Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz plays down concerns over knee issue after easing to victory

The Spaniard called for the trainer late in the second set of his clash with Italy’s Luciano Darderi but then did not lose a single game, wrapping up a 6-2 6-4 6-0 victory in just an hour and 44 minutes.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

US Open Tennis

Novak Djokovic admits physical ‘concern’ after first-round win in New York

While a 6-1 7-6 (3) 6-2 scoreline may appear routine, Djokovic looked anything but comfortable in the closing stages of a second set which lasted 82 minutes.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Seven - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz sets up Cameron Norrie quarter-final

Alcaraz dropped another set as he reached the last eight.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Six - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

World number one Jannik Sinner’s serene progress continues at Wimbledon

The Italian has dropped just 17 games from his three matches so far.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Five - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Carlos Alcaraz comes through ‘stressful’ Jan-Lennard Struff test

The reigning champion is through to the fourth round.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Two - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Jannik Sinner makes light work of fellow Italian Luca Nardi in Wimbledon opener

Sinner announced himself at this year’s Wimbledon with a statement win.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day One - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Carlos Alcaraz survives major Wimbledon scare in gruelling five-setter with Fabio Fognini

The reigning champion set up a second-round meeting with British qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Inside Alcatraz Prison - Row of Bars and Cells

Cork crime: Men jailed for twice as long as women, court data over five years reveals

New analysis of Cork court data reveals stark differences in jail terms by gender, offence type, and addiction impact

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

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'I did everything I possibly can' - Djokovic booed as he pulls out after one set of Melbourne semi-final

Alexander Zverev reprimanded the crowd for booing the injured Djokovic

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner allays health concerns with ruthless victory over Alex De Minaur

“I have a very experienced team with me, which I’m very grateful and happy (for). I (realised) straight away that I’m ready for today. Let’s see what’s coming now in the semis."

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Ben Shelton

Ben Shelton beats Lorenzo Sonego to reach Australian Open semi-finals

“I feel relieved right now,” said Shelton.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev takes his chances to knock Tommy Paul out of Australian Open

Alexander Zverev reached his third Australian Open semi-final with a four-set win over American Tommy Paul.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Jannik Sinner admits he had ‘big luck’ in Australian Open win over Holger Rune

Jannik Sinner admits he had ‘big luck’ in Australian Open win over Holger Rune

The top seed struggled with illness during a four-set battle at Melbourne Park.Download

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic refuses post-match interview after Australian broadcaster row

The Serbian was unhappy with the actions of a Channel 9 presenter who he accused of insulting him.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils shocks Taylor Fritz to reach last 16 at Australian Open

Frenchman Monfils is only the second player aged 38 or over, after Roger Federer, to make the last 16 in Melbourne since 1988.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev smashes net camera in anger during five-set Australian Open win

A finalist last year in Melbourne, Medvedev had to battle to survive.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has no issues at Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out

“It was a difficult first-round match,” said Tsitsipas. “I knew I was dealing with a pretty serious opponent because I’ve played him before and I have lost."

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

'If I waited for symptoms, I could be dead,' says retired teacher of prostate cancer diagnosis

'If I waited for symptoms, I could be dead,' says retired teacher of prostate cancer diagnosis

Gerry Kelly was speaking as the Marie Keating Foundation launches its Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The men's top-ranked player came into the tournament under a black cloud after it was revealed he had escaped a doping ban.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Alexander Zverev inches closer to grand slam title as he advances at US Open

Alexander Zverev inches closer to grand slam title as he advances at US Open

The fourth seed, who lost in the final at Flushing Meadows in 2020 and Roland Garros earlier this year, breezed through to the last eight with a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 win over Brandon Nakashima.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Clinical Jannik Sinner avoids becoming third big-name casualty

Clinical Jannik Sinner avoids becoming third big-name casualty

Sinner was in no mood to join Alcaraz and Djokovic on an early flight home

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Major shock as Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of US Open

Major shock as Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of US Open

Botic van De Zandschulp claimed one of the biggest ever upsets

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Novak Djokovic defeats fellow countryman Laslo Djere

Novak Djokovic defeats fellow countryman Laslo Djere

The Serb is gunning for a record-breaking win in New York.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Novak Djokovic claims record-breaking win on Arther Ashe Court

Novak Djokovic claims record-breaking win on Arther Ashe Court

The Serb beat Radu Albot in straight sets at Flushing Meadows.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Wimbledon 2023 - Day Fourteen - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Novak Djokovic eyes Carlos Alcaraz revenge as he closes in on grand slam history

The Serbian goes in search of history at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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Jennifer Horgan: I hate to say this but I hope my daughters will have small breasts

'I am a feminist, and yet I find myself wanting my daughters to have smaller chests to make their lives easier, to keep them safe'

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day Seven - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Jannik Sinner moves step closer to Wimbledon showdown with Carlos Alcaraz

Reigning champion Alcaraz was the first to book his last-eight place after he opened up day seven on Centre Court.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day Three - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to sail into Wimbledon third round

Vukic, 28, had form for upsetting the Spaniard, having beaten the then 17-year-old in French Open qualifying four years ago.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day Two - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Novak Djokovic shows no ill effects of surgery as he strolls into round two

The 37-year-old’s chances of featuring at Wimbledon looked all but impossible when he went under the knife in Paris last month for surgery on a torn meniscus.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day One - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Carlos Alcaraz begins title defence with straight-sets victory on Centre Court

The 21-year-old Spaniard, seeded third this year, beat Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6 (3) 7-5 6-2 in two hours and 22 minutes.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

History-maker Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic French Open final

History-maker Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic French Open final

The 21-year-old filled a Rafael Nadal-sized void at Roland Garros with a marathon 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory in four hours and 19 minutes.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Alexander Zverev maintains impressive French Open semi-final run

Alexander Zverev maintains impressive French Open semi-final run

Zverev will play two-time runner-up Casper Ruud.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Jannik Sinner becomes world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals

Jannik Sinner becomes world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals

The 22-year-old, who is the first man from Italy to be world number one, sank Bulgarian veteran Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-6 (3).

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz fired a warning to the rest of French Open field that he is getting better and better.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

Novak Djokovic endured the latest finish in French Open history against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Frustrations boil over as Andrey Rublev is knocked out of French Open

Frustrations boil over as Andrey Rublev is knocked out of French Open

The sixth seed had a heated argument with umpire Lazemar Engzell.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic races into French Open third round

Novak Djokovic races into French Open third round

The defending champion said he had “low expectations” going into Roland Garros following a disappointing season and he lived down to them in an unspectacular first-round win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets

Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets

The world number one said he arrived at Roland Garros with “low expectations and high hopes” after suffering some uncharacteristic defeats this year.

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: US students have witnessed 404 school shootings since Columbine

Irish Examiner view: US students have witnessed 404 school shootings since Columbine

370,000 young Americans experienced school shootings in the quarter century since the Columbine High School massacre

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Sarah Harte: Confidence trick could explain the gender gap in our fear of failure

S Sarah Harte: Confidence trick could explain the gender gap in our fear of failure

Maybe we women lack confidence and underestimate our abilities. Or maybe it's just that some men are staggeringly overconfident...

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

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'How could I have been so stupid?' Dating apps, rape, and victim guilt

The head of the Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Centre explains to Sarah Horgan how misplaced guilt is stopping victims from coming forward

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Sam Boland: Time for men to listen to women, and learn from them

Sam Boland: Time for men to listen to women, and learn from them

Amid a new global gender divide, men could mark International Women’s Day by taking responsibility for the way they behave

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Australia

Jannik Sinner claims first grand slam title as fightback downs Daniil Medvedev

The 22-year-old Italian had beaten Novak Djokovic in the semi-final

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

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Novak Djokovic calls Jannik Sinner loss one of his worst grand slam performances

The world number one’s 6-1 6-2 6-7 (6) 6-3 loss in the semi-finals was his first at Melbourne Park since a fourth-round defeat by Chung Hyeon in 2018, ending a 33-match streak taking in four titles.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024