Sports News from Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Anisimova stuns second seed Swiatek to make US Open last four
Amanda Anisimova flipped the script on Wednesday by ousting second seed Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-3 to reach her first US Open semi-final, exacting revenge for one of the most brutal defeats in Grand Slam history.
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Sinner swats aside Musetti to set up US Open semi-final with Auger-Aliassime
Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his ruthless run at the US Open by beating 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6–1 6–4 6–2 on Wednesday in the first all-Italian men's Grand Slam quarter-final.
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Messi's final World Cup qualifier grabs spotlight
Lionel Messi is set to play his final World Cup qualifier in Argentina on Thursday, while four South American teams are still competing for the remaining automatic places at the 2026 tournament in what could be a dramatic climax.
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Osaka moves past Muchova to reach US Open semi-finals
Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6(3) win over Karolina Muchova, as the four-times Grand Slam champion delivered a battling display to underline her resurgence on the sport's biggest stage.
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Over 2,300 tonnes of UAE aid enters Gaza Strip this weekFive UAE aid convoys carrying more than 2,376 tonnes of food, medical supplies and shelter materials have entered the Gaza Strip this week through Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing.
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UAE crew continues quake relief operations in AfghanistanA team from the UAE Joint Operations Command continues its humanitarian mission to support those affected by the deadly earthquake that killed over 2,200 people and left thousands displaced in eastern Afghanistan.
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UAE President visits Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian ExhibitionUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the 22nd edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, emphasising how the event helps preserve Emirati heritage and serves as a global platform for cultural exchange.
