Sport from Monday, September 7th, 2026

Zheng stuns Swiatek at US Open as Andreeva extends winning run

Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen produced another spectacular fight back to upset six-times major winner Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 in the US Open on Monday, recovering from 0-5 down in the opening set to reach the quarter-finals.
Shelton stops Tsitsipas, sets up Alcaraz showdown at US Open

Eighth seed Ben Shelton outshone Stefanos Tsitsipas under the US Open spotlight on Sunday, sealing a 6-2 6-3 6-4 victory to reach the quarter-finals and boost home hopes of a first American men's Grand Slam champion in more than two decades.
Pegula powers past Cirstea as Romanian bids farewell to US Open

American Jessica Pegula has clinched a resounding 6-3 6-4 win over Sorana Cirstea on Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals, as the Romanian player made her final Grand Slam appearance.
Alcaraz outguns Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz beat American 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in a high-voltage hit-fest on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open and remain firmly on track for back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows.

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UAE President concludes state visit to Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has departed Munich at the end of a multi-day state visit to Germany.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed, Merkel highlight strong UAE-Germany ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for BRICS Summit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place in New Delhi from September 12 to 13.