Madrid: World no. 3 Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals of the Madrid Open after defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets on Thursday in the quarter-finals. Zverev, who claimed the Madrid title in 2018 and 2021 and was the runner-up in 2022, overcame the 13th-ranked Italian 6-1, 6-4. According to Qatar News Agency, Zverev is set to face Alexander Blockx in the semi-finals. Blockx advanced to this stage by knocking out defending champion Casper Ruud, who is ranked 15th in the world. Blockx defeated Ruud 6-4, 6-4, marking his first appearance in the semi-finals of a Masters 1000 event.
Syria: The sound of explosions in Deir Ezzor is caused by US artillery shelling of the Conoco gas field
September 4, 2026
Syrian sources announced that the sound of explosions in Deir Ezzor is caused by US artillery shelling of the Conoco gas field towards the positions of militants in the area.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency