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16-05-2025
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Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final
Jannik Sinner fans wait for the start of the semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the semifinal tennis match against taly's Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their semifinal tennis match at the Italian Open, at the Foro Italico, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Italy's Jannik Sinner stands on the court during his semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Italy's Jannik Sinner stands on the court during his semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Jannik Sinner fans wait for the start of the semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the semifinal tennis match against taly's Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their semifinal tennis match at the Italian Open, at the Foro Italico, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Italy's Jannik Sinner stands on the court during his semifinal tennis match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, at the Italian Open, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ROME (AP) — Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban. And Carlos Alcaraz is waiting for him in the Italian Open title match. 'Normally when we play each other the level is very high, because we push each other to do things we don't normally do,' Sinner said. 'I'm curious to see what level I'm at.' Advertisement The top-ranked Sinner rallied past No. 12 Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the semifinals on Friday as he attempts to become the first Italian man to lift the Rome trophy since Adriano Panatta in 1976. Earlier, Alcaraz advanced to his first Rome final by beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4). Sunday's final will mark the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since October, when Alcaraz won the China Open final in a third-set tiebreaker. Alcaraz holds a 6-4 edge in their career meetings and has won three straight against his biggest rival. But Sinner has not lost since that defeat to Alcaraz in Beijing and is on a 26-match winning streak. He's playing his first tournament since he won his third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January. Advertisement 'He's playing great. I've been watching his matches,' Alcaraz said. 'His level is really high right now. Every time that I play against him is always a battle, always really, really tough. I kind of enjoy (those) moments.' Sinner cranked up his level to near perfection in a rout of Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Against Paul, Sinner made unforced errors in the first set while his American opponent hit shot after shot on the lines. But Sinner quickly turned the match around. Sinner said cooler, heavier conditions made it more challenging and that getting broken in his first service game was a 'punch in my face." 'But I tried to stay there mentally, trying to understand what might work a little bit better,' Sinner said. 'Tennis can change quickly.' Advertisement Toward the end of the match, Sinner appeared to be grimacing at times and clutching his thighs. 'Since the third round I have a small blister under my feet which doesn't allow me that well to move in some moments,' he said. 'Leg-wise I'm not concerned, it's just a bit tight. 'There are no excuses. With the adrenaline there is just going to be a lot of energy on Sunday. I'm 100% not concerned.' Sinner is the first Italian man in the Rome final since 1978 when Panatta lost to Bjorn Borg, and Alcaraz noted that playing Sinner before his home crowd will be 'even more challenging.' Sinner's fans have been out in full force for all of his matches, many of them wearing wigs and hats in orange — his theme color. One fan held aloft a sign during the semifinal that translated from Italian to, 'Sinner, we missed you.' Advertisement In February, Sinner agreed to a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency that raised questions, since the three-month suspension conveniently allowed him not to miss any Grand Slams and come back at his home tournament. Rome is the last big warmup before the French Open starts on May 25. Alcaraz's run on clay It's the third final in three clay-court events this season for Alcaraz, who won the Monte Carlo Masters and finished runner-up in the Barcelona Open. He withdrew from the Madrid Open because of injury. The third-ranked Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid tournament with an upper right leg issue and also had a left leg injury. In Rome, he has been wearing a long black brace covering the upper portion of his right leg stretching down to just below his knee. Advertisement Musetti took the first set off Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final but Alcaraz broke the Italian's serve in the first game of the rematch to silence the pro-Musetti crowd on Campo Centrale. Musetti didn't help himself with unforced errors and began pushing Alcaraz only at the end of the set. Musetti was docked a point for misbehavior late in the second set after receiving a warning earlier for breaking his racket. On a windy day at the Foro Italico, Alcaraz said it wasn't about playing 'brilliant,' but rather 'smart tennis' was required. 'Waiting for your chances to play aggressive, so I think I did it pretty well,' Alcaraz said. 'I stayed strong mentally when things didn't went to my side.' Advertisement Alcaraz is playing the Italian Open for the second time. During his Rome debut last year, he lost to then-135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the third round. Paolini in singles and doubles finals The women's final on Saturday features Coco Gauff against Jasmine Paolini. Paolini and partner Sara Errani also advanced to the women's doubles final when they beat Russian pair Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of last year's Olympic final also won by the Italians. ___ AP tennis:
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Alcaraz advances to the Italian Open quarterfinals; Sinner faces a test vs. Cerundolo
France's Corentin Moutet returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Britain's Jack Draper at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Britain's Jack Draper returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Russia's Karen Khachanov returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after a winning point during a round of sixteen match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after a winning point during a round of sixteen match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) France's Corentin Moutet returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Britain's Jack Draper at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Britain's Jack Draper returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Russia's Karen Khachanov returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after a winning point during a round of sixteen match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ROME (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was made to work for a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov that earned him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Alcaraz saved two break points early in the third set then dropped his serve later on to waste an early break before improving to 5-0 in his career against the 24th-ranked Khachanov. Advertisement The third-ranked Alcaraz wore a long black brace that covered the upper portion of his right leg and stretched down to just below his knee. Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open last month due to an upper right leg ailment that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final. He also had a left leg injury. Alcaraz, who won the Monte Carlo Masters in April, improved to 12-1 on clay this season. The four-time Grand Slam champion will next face No. 5 Jack Draper, who rallied past Corentin Moutet 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on the red clay courts of the Foro Italico. Alcaraz is playing the Italian Open for the second time. During the Spaniard's debut last year, he lost to then-135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the third round as he dealt with a bothersome right forearm issue. Advertisement But Alcaraz then went on to win back-to-back Grand Slam titles at the French Open and Wimbledon. Later in the other half of the draw, top-ranked Jannik Sinner was to play No. 18 Francisco Cerundolo in the biggest test so far after his return from a three-month doping ban. Rome is the last big warmup tournament before the French Open starts May 25. Women's quarterfinals In the women's quarterfinals later, home favorite Jasmine Paolini was playing Diana Shnaider and two-time Rome champion Elina Svitolina was playing Peyton Stearns. ___ AP tennis:
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Photos: Pope Leo XIV introduced
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatica. Bernat Armangue/Associated Press Faithful listen the speech of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Francisco Seco/Associated Press An American Flag is waved following the election of Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican. Andrew Medichini/Associated Press Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Andrew Medichini/Associated Press People react as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press Crowds cheer in St. Peter's square after the election of the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican. Gregorio Borgia/Associated Press Faithful react as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press Newly elected Pope Leo XIV leaves the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after addressing faithful at the Vatican. Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press .image { margin-top: 100px; } .image figcaption { display: block; max-width: 750px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; font-size: 18px; caption-side: bottom; line-height: 1.5; }
Sunday World
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Sunday World
First American pope elected as Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV
The pontiff is the 267th Pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe Newly elected Pope Leone XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) The identity of the new pope has been revealed as US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. His papal name will be Pope Leo XIV. Earlier, white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel confirmed the news of the new pope to the world. The pontiff is the 267th Pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe and someone believed to be called to be the successor to St Peter, who was the first. Crowds cheered and there is an eruption of applause in St Peter's Square. Just before 6.15pm, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, head of the Catholic Church's top court, emerged on the famous St Peter's balcony. He said "annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam" - which translates as: "I announce to you great joy: We have a pope." The group of 133 cardinal electors began their behind-closed-doors meeting yesterday evening. The first round of voting on Wednesday evening failed to elect a pope. And black smoke again poured out shortly before 11am this morning (noon local time), confirming that no pontiff had been elected. However, the fourth ballot has delivered a new pope. Pope Francis was elected after five ballots, and white smoke on the second day of that conclave confirmed the news to the world in 2013.
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
A new pope has been chosen, as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel. Follow live updates.
pinned Watch live from the Vatican: .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied The great bells of St. Peter's Basilica are tolling — 12:22 p.m. .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied By the Associated Press And down below, amid the cheers in the vast mix of humanity in St. Peter's square, priests are making the sign of the cross and nuns are weeping at the white smoke wafting into the sky. Advertisement The crowd erupted with joy in St. Peter's Square — 12:16 p.m. .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied By the Associated Press Some are obviously deeply moved, others excited. They're clapping and waving national flags and taking photos with their phones. 'Viva il papa!' some shouted. White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney — 12:12 p.m. .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied By the Associated Press It signals that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words 'Habemus papam!' Latin for 'We have a pope!' from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. The cardinal then reads the winner's birth name in Latin, and reveals the name he has chosen to be called. Advertisement The new pope is then expected to make his first public appearance and impart a blessing from the same loggia. White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope at the Vatican on Thursday. Andrew Medichini/Associated Press
