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Swiatek faces Sabalenka for Stuttgart title after Jabeur retires

Swiatek faces Sabalenka for Stuttgart title after Jabeur retires

Iga Swiatek will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Stuttgart final for the second straight year after Ons Jabeur retired due to injury against the world number one on Saturday.

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Tsitsipas overcomes Musetti to reach Barcelona Open final

Tsitsipas overcomes Musetti to reach Barcelona Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Barcelona Open final for the third time.

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Thai opposition frames election as generational choice

Thai opposition frames election as generational choice

Thailand's second-largest opposition party framed next month's elections as a generational choice between what it called on Saturday "a dark present and a bright future".

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Farah determined to enjoy London Marathon farewell

Farah determined to enjoy London Marathon farewell

British distance great Mo Farah is determined to enjoy his final London Marathon as he eyes the end of a brilliant career.

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Leeds lose again at Fulham to increase relegation fears

Leeds lose again at Fulham to increase relegation fears

Leeds' woeful week was compounded by a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday that leaves them still perilously poised just above the relegation zone.

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Hansen strike gives Barcelona edge over Chelsea in Women's Champions League semi

Hansen strike gives Barcelona edge over Chelsea in Women's Champions League semi

A stunning early strike from Norway star Caroline Graham Hansen gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final tie on Saturday.

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Sabalenka makes third straight Stuttgart final

Sabalenka makes third straight Stuttgart final

Aryna Sabalenka made the WTA Stuttgart final for the third consecutive year after defeating Anastasia Potapova in straight sets on Saturday.

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World number one Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Masters

World number one Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Masters

World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday according to the competition's organisers.

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Investors hope for answers in Credit Suisse, UBS results

Investors hope for answers in Credit Suisse, UBS results

When Credit Suisse's unveils what are likely its final quarterly results Monday, investors will be seeking clues to the magnitude of the challenges awaiting UBS, after it was strongarmed into taking over its stricken rival.

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'Dame Edna Everage' comedian Barry Humphries dies

'Dame Edna Everage' comedian Barry Humphries dies

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, whose "Dame Edna Everage" alter ego left audiences in stitches, died on Saturday in a Sydney hospital.

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