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Rafael Nadal eases into Round 2 at US Open

Aug 28, 2019

Rafael Nadal is off to a good start at the US Tennis Open.

The world number two breezed through his first round tie, with a comfortable straight sets win over John Millman.

Other big names to also advance include Gael Monfils and Alexander Zverev.

However, Roberto Bautista Agut, Dominc Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga all suffered opening round defeats.

There were no major upsets in the women's draw, where Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki were among the big names to advance to the second round.

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Barcelona close to resigning Neymar?

Barcelona are believed to be making progress in their attempts to re-sign Neymar from PSG. 

Sources say officials from the two clubs have met in Paris to work out the details, with both parties saying the talks have been positive.

Barca's La Liga rivals Real Madrid also remain in talks to sign Neymar before the European transfer window closes on September 2nd.

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Alexis Sanchez inches closer to Serie A

It looks like Alexis Sanchez is on his way to Inter Milan. 

Several UK papers are reporting that the Serie A side has already agreed a deal to bring the Man United striker over on loan.

It's believed United will subsidise part of Sanchez's nearly half-a-million pounds weekly salary, in order to facilitate the move. 

The Chilean has had a disastrous spell at Old Trafford, netting just five goals in 45 appearances.