Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open, securing her fourth successive title with a 6-2 7-5 victory. Swiatek’s win marked her 15th consecutive victory at the tournament, making her the first woman to achieve such a feat since the event began in 2001. Despite a strong start by Rybakina, Swiatek managed to regain control and advance to the semi-finals alongside Ekaterina Alexandrova, who also secured a win over Jessica Pegula after defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
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USMNT legend Meola recovering from heart attack
Former US national team and MLS goalkeeper Tony Meola, 56, suffered a heart attack one day before his birthday, undergoing a procedure following the incident. Meola, who ran four miles days before the heart attack, emphasized the importance of regular check-ups. A veteran of three World Cups and MLS All-Star, Meola had a successful career with 101 national team appearances and 35 shutouts, as well as 62 clean sheets in 250 MLS starts. Full Article
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