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Polish player Magdalena Fręch came back from 2-6 and a break down, defeating Britain's Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final. It is the first tour-level title of her career — she became only the fourth player to win a debut title at a WTA 1000 tournament. On Monday she will debut in the top 20, rising to a career-high No. 11.
Bekzod NazarovTottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has been named in a Premier League matchday squad against Coventry for the first time in more than 500 days. The medical staff gave the green light after a serious knee injury suffered in May 2025. The Swede missed the team's Europa League triumph, the entire last season and this year's World Cup.
Bekzod Nazarov26-year-old Spaniard Eugenio Chakarra won the DP World India Championship in New Delhi with a 21-under score, finishing two strokes ahead of New Zealand's Daniel Hillier. This is his fourth title on the DP World Tour and third this season. After the tournament he took the lead in the Race to Dubai standings, overtaking Patrick Reed.
Bekzod NazarovSpaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, ranked 27th in the world, came back after losing the first set and defeated 20-year-old compatriot Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, claiming his first ATP 1000-level title — the biggest of his career. Jodar, the youngest finalist in the tournament's history, suffered injuries to both hips during the deciding set.
Bekzod NazarovChelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent surgery after a jaw fracture sustained in a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in a Premier League match (2:0). According to the player, he will return in a few weeks. His place will likely be taken by 21-year-old Mike Penders.
Bekzod NazarovChinese golfer Yin Ruoning won the LPGA tournament in Shanghai with a one-stroke lead over South Korean leader Choi Hye-jin. This is her seventh LPGA title and her second victory in Shanghai after 2024.
Bekzod NazarovChelsea defeated Everton 2-0 thanks to a brace from Pedro Neto. In the 65th minute, the London side's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez collided in the air with defender Jarrad Branthwaite, suffered a serious injury, was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and hospitalised. According to available information, he could be out for up to two months.
Bekzod NazarovThe Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 of the American League series and tied the series 2-2. Yandy Diaz's home run in the ninth inning sealed the win, while starter Nick Martinez held off the opponent's offense.
Bekzod NazarovParis-2024 Olympic judo champion Diyora Keldiyorova won the Aktau Asian Open 2026 tournament in the up to 52 kg category on October 17, defeating all her opponents before time. This is her first competition after a break related to the birth of her daughter. The victory brought 100 points in the world ranking. Her next event is the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi from October 29.
Bekzod NazarovTwo-time Olympic champion from Uzbekistan Bakhodir Jalolov on 17 October in London defeated British heavyweight Solomon Dacres by unanimous decision. In the fifth round Jalolov knocked his opponent down. This is the Uzbek boxer's 18th win in the professional ring, 15 of which he won by knockout.
Bekzod NazarovEngland unexpectedly lost 12:30 to Tonga in Perth — their first-ever defeat to the Tongans. Coach Brian McDermott, after his debut match, said the team is 'moving in the right direction', but to reach the semi-finals England now need Tonga to beat Samoa on 1 November, and must themselves beat Papua New Guinea and France by a large points margin.
Bekzod NazarovSt. Louis City's unbeaten streak in MLS ended at 19 matches after a 2:3 loss to Minnesota, where Marcus Caldeira scored the winning goal in the 86th minute. Philadelphia Union, after a 2:2 draw with Charlotte, extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches.
Bekzod NazarovGabby Williams scored 26 points, including four decisive free throws down the stretch, and led the Valkyries to a 68:64 win over Atlanta in the first game of the WNBA Finals series. Game 2 of the best-of-five series will be played Monday in San Francisco.
Bekzod NazarovPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve due to a calf blood clot and will miss at least a month. The clot was detected after a flight to London; Hurts managed to play against Jacksonville, but a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot moving. Tanner McKee will replace him.
Bekzod NazarovDaniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley by technical knockout in the second round of their fight at London's O2 Arena and retained the WBO world heavyweight title. Dubois sent his opponent down 17 seconds after the start of the fight, and at 2:21 of the second round Wardley's corner threw in the towel. It was a response to their May fight, in which Wardley himself had knocked Dubois down in the first round.
Bekzod NazarovInter came from behind to beat Bologna 3:1, reaching 19 points and topping the table. Roma beat Genoa 2:0 and moved into second place. Venice under debutant coach Davide Nicola beat Napoli 1:0 — the club's first win over the Neapolitans in Serie A since 1942.
Bekzod NazarovThe Rugby Champions Cup opened with a match overshadowed by the death of Lions lock Khayron Andrews, who died the day before at a hotel on the Île de Ré. La Rochelle won 31:14, and both teams honored the player with a minute of silence. Wins were also recorded by Leinster, the Bulls, the Stormers and Glasgow.
Bekzod NazarovBayern beat RB Leipzig 6:1 in Matchday 6 of the Bundesliga thanks to a Luis Díaz hat-trick and moved into first place, overtaking Borussia Dortmund on goal difference. Harry Kane scored in his 100th Bundesliga match. Dortmund drew 0:0 with Union.
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