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VIDEO SHOWS: GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, HOLDING PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST LIVERPOOL / GALATASARAY MD-1 TRAINING SHOTLIST ONLY. COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW. SHOWS: ISTANBUL, TURKEY (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (REUTERS – Access All) 1. VARIOUS OF GALATASARAY DURING MD-1 TRAINING AHEAD OF LIVERPOOL GAME 2. COACH OKAN BURUK DURING TRAINING 3. LEROY SANE AND OTHERS DURING TRAINING 4. VARIOUS OF TRAINING 5. MARIO LEMINA, VIKTOR OSIMHEN AND OTHERS DURING TRAINING 6. VARIOUS OF DRILLS 7. BURUK AND LEMINA ARRIVING FOR PRESS CONFERENCE 8. BURUK AND LEMINA TAKING SEATS 9. AUDIENCE WATCHING 10. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “Matches like this, especially at home, are one of those games where we need to apply intense pressure, make the opponent feel that pressure, or at least truly put them under pressure. We know we'll achieve this tomorrow, along with our fans. We've played many matches like this. Of course, this is my fourth year here, Liverpool will certainly be one of the toughest matches we've played. I could list the Bayern Munich matches before. But this will be one of the toughest matches. As I said, this is a very important team, a very successful team, and a very successful coach. We want to be on the field tomorrow with our own plans and do our best.” 11. AUDIENCE WATCHING 12. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “I think we have such a chance. In fact, we have a very good chance to continue our Champions League campaign, which started poorly, in a very good way. We also have a chance to make the previous match (5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt) forgotten. So, we need to look at it from that perspective.” 13. AUDIENCE WATCHING 14. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “The fact that he (Osimhen) played 10 minutes in the last game and that he continued training with us is a positive for us. We'll look at his condition today and make our decision.” 15. BURUK AND LEMINA LEAVING AFTER PRESS CONFERENCE ENDS

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VIDEO SHOWS: GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, HOLDING PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST LIVERPOOL / GALATASARAY MD-1 TRAINING SHOWS: ISTANBUL, TURKEY (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (REUTERS – Access All) 1. VARIOUS OF GALATASARAY DURING MD-1 TRAINING AHEAD OF LIVERPOOL GAME 2. COACH OKAN BURUK DURING TRAINING 3. LEROY SANE AND OTHERS DURING TRAINING 4. VARIOUS OF TRAINING 5. MARIO LEMINA, VIKTOR OSIMHEN AND OTHERS DURING TRAINING 6. VARIOUS OF DRILLS 7. BURUK AND LEMINA ARRIVING FOR PRESS CONFERENCE 8. BURUK AND LEMINA TAKING SEATS 9. AUDIENCE WATCHING 10. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “Matches like this, especially at home, are one of those games where we need to apply intense pressure, make the opponent feel that pressure, or at least truly put them under pressure. We know we'll achieve this tomorrow, along with our fans. We've played many matches like this. Of course, this is my fourth year here, Liverpool will certainly be one of the toughest matches we've played. I could list the Bayern Munich matches before. But this will be one of the toughest matches. As I said, this is a very important team, a very successful team, and a very successful coach. We want to be on the field tomorrow with our own plans and do our best.” 11. AUDIENCE WATCHING 12. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “I think we have such a chance. In fact, we have a very good chance to continue our Champions League campaign, which started poorly, in a very good way. We also have a chance to make the previous match (5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt) forgotten. So, we need to look at it from that perspective.” 13. AUDIENCE WATCHING 14. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) GALATASARAY COACH, OKAN BURUK, SAYING: “The fact that he (Osimhen) played 10 minutes in the last game and that he continued training with us is a positive for us. We'll look at his condition today and make our decision.” 15. BURUK AND LEMINA LEAVING AFTER PRESS CONFERENCE ENDS STORY: Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk said on Monday (September 29) that a Champions League game against Liverpool will be one of the toughest games during his tenure with the Turkish side. "Matches like this are one of those games where we need to apply intense pressure, make the opponent feel that pressure," he said during a press conference. He said Tuesday's (September 30) match offers a chance for the team to turn a new page after a stinging 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in their first game of the campaign. Buruk also said Nigeria's Viktor Osimhen may return to action, depending on how he feels after Monday's training session. (Production: Mehmet Emin Caliskan, Ali Kucukgocmen)

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VIDEO SHOWS: POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM INDIA CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV AFTER VICTORY OVER PAKISTAN IN ASIA CUP FINAL/STILL IMAGES FROM MATCH SHOWS: DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India) TO FOLLOW STORY: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side had been denied the chance to hoist the Asia Cup trophy on Sunday (September 28) after it was removed from the presentation ceremony following their refusal to accept it from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Stadium with emotions running high between the sides following a brief military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. The teams met three times at the tournament, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their opponents throughout, and Sunday's final ended in bizarre circumstances with India celebrating their win by hoisting an imaginary trophy. "I think this is one thing which I've never seen since I started playing cricket and started following cricket, that a champion team is denied a trophy, and that too a hard-earned one," Suryakumar told reporters. "I feel we deserved it. I can't say anything more, I've summed it up really well. "My trophies are sitting in the dressing room, all the 14 guys with me, the support staff, those are the real trophies throughout this journey in the Asia Cup." Indian batsman Tilak Varma anchored his team's chase with an unbeaten 69 in reply to Pakistan's 146 all out but the action on the field was overshadowed by the drama off it. The start of the presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour and then cut short just before the winner's trophy was to be handed out with Naqvi among those left waiting on the dais. Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed their players had refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Local media reported that organisers left the ceremony with the trophy. Reuters has contacted the Asian Cricket Council for comment. Suryakumar, who was later pictured picking up an imaginary trophy to celebrate with his team mates on the dais, said all that mattered was that India were champions once again. "The win is important. If you saw after the match, 'India' was written on the big screen. 'Asia Cup 2025 Champions' … what's better than this? You play for that," he said. "It was a great moment. Great journey. Great campaign for us as a team. We had a lot of fun." Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had disrespected cricket. "What India have done in this tournament is disappointing," Agha said. "They're not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they're disrespecting cricket. Good teams don't do what they did today. We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfil our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. "I don't want to use harsh words but they've been very disrespectful." (Production: Aadi Nair)

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VIDEO SHOWS: LIVERPOOL TRAINING SESSION RESENDING WITH FULL SCRIPT  SHOWS: LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, UK (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (NICHE MEDIA – Access all) 1. FLORIAN WIRTZ WALKS OUT FOR TRAINING SESSION 2. FORWARDS ALEXANDER ISAK AND HUGO EKITIKE WALKING OUT 3. ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER TYING LACES 4. MANAGER ARNE SLOT TALKING TO EKITIKE  5. MOHAMED SALAH TALKING TO DOMINICK SZOBOSZLAI 6. VIRGIL VAN DIJK, CODY GAKPO AND CURTIS JONES THROWING MEDICINE BALLS 7. SALAH THROWING MEDICINE BALL 8. GAKPO THROWING BALL 9. VAN DIJK, JOE GOMEZ AND IBRAHIMA KONATE TRAINING WITH HURDLES 10. EKITIKE, WIRTZ, FEDERICO CHIESA AND ISAK TRAINING 11. TRAINING SESSION 12. VAN DIJK, EKITIKE AND SALAH TRAINING STORY: Liverpool trained on Monday (September 29) before heading to Turkey to face Galatasaray in matchday two of the Champions League.     Arne Slot's side will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the Premier League season when they lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday.     Liverpool started their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid while Galatasaray were beaten 5-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. (Production: Andy Ragg)

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VIDEO SHOWS: POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM INDIA CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV AFTER VICTORY OVER PAKISTAN IN ASIA CUP FINAL/STILL IMAGES FROM MATCH SHOWS: DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India) TO FOLLOW STORY: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side had been denied the chance to hoist the Asia Cup trophy on Sunday (September 28) after it was removed from the presentation ceremony following their refusal to accept it from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Stadium with emotions running high between the sides following a brief military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. The teams met three times at the tournament, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their opponents throughout, and Sunday's final ended in bizarre circumstances with India celebrating their win by hoisting an imaginary trophy. "I think this is one thing which I've never seen since I started playing cricket and started following cricket, that a champion team is denied a trophy, and that too a hard-earned one," Suryakumar told reporters. "I feel we deserved it. I can't say anything more, I've summed it up really well. "My trophies are sitting in the dressing room, all the 14 guys with me, the support staff, those are the real trophies throughout this journey in the Asia Cup." Indian batsman Tilak Varma anchored his team's chase with an unbeaten 69 in reply to Pakistan's 146 all out but the action on the field was overshadowed by the drama off it. The start of the presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour and then cut short just before the winner's trophy was to be handed out with Naqvi among those left waiting on the dais. Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed their players had refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Local media reported that organisers left the ceremony with the trophy. Reuters has contacted the Asian Cricket Council for comment. Suryakumar, who was later pictured picking up an imaginary trophy to celebrate with his team mates on the dais, said all that mattered was that India were champions once again. "The win is important. If you saw after the match, 'India' was written on the big screen. 'Asia Cup 2025 Champions' … what's better than this? You play for that," he said. "It was a great moment. Great journey. Great campaign for us as a team. We had a lot of fun." Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had disrespected cricket. "What India have done in this tournament is disappointing," Agha said. "They're not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they're disrespecting cricket. Good teams don't do what they did today. We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfil our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. "I don't want to use harsh words but they've been very disrespectful." (Production: Aadi Nair)

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VIDEO SHOWS: POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM INDIA CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV AFTER VICTORY OVER PAKISTAN IN ASIA CUP FINAL/STILL IMAGES FROM MATCH SHOWS: DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India) TO FOLLOW STORY: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side had been denied the chance to hoist the Asia Cup trophy on Sunday (September 28) after it was removed from the presentation ceremony following their refusal to accept it from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Stadium with emotions running high between the sides following a brief military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. The teams met three times at the tournament, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their opponents throughout, and Sunday's final ended in bizarre circumstances with India celebrating their win by hoisting an imaginary trophy. "I think this is one thing which I've never seen since I started playing cricket and started following cricket, that a champion team is denied a trophy, and that too a hard-earned one," Suryakumar told reporters. "I feel we deserved it. I can't say anything more, I've summed it up really well. "My trophies are sitting in the dressing room, all the 14 guys with me, the support staff, those are the real trophies throughout this journey in the Asia Cup." Indian batsman Tilak Varma anchored his team's chase with an unbeaten 69 in reply to Pakistan's 146 all out but the action on the field was overshadowed by the drama off it. The start of the presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour and then cut short just before the winner's trophy was to be handed out with Naqvi among those left waiting on the dais. Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed their players had refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Local media reported that organisers left the ceremony with the trophy. Reuters has contacted the Asian Cricket Council for comment. Suryakumar, who was later pictured picking up an imaginary trophy to celebrate with his team mates on the dais, said all that mattered was that India were champions once again. "The win is important. If you saw after the match, 'India' was written on the big screen. 'Asia Cup 2025 Champions' … what's better than this? You play for that," he said. "It was a great moment. Great journey. Great campaign for us as a team. We had a lot of fun." Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had disrespected cricket. "What India have done in this tournament is disappointing," Agha said. "They're not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they're disrespecting cricket. Good teams don't do what they did today. We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfil our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. "I don't want to use harsh words but they've been very disrespectful." (Production: Aadi Nair)

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VIDEO SHOWS: POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM INDIA CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV AFTER VICTORY OVER PAKISTAN IN ASIA CUP FINAL/STILL IMAGES FROM MATCH RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT AND SHOTLIST SHOWS: DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) INDIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN, SURYAKUMAR YADAV, SAYING: "This is one thing which I have never seen, since I started playing cricket, since I started following cricket that a champion team is denied to get a trophy…I mean that too a hard earned one. It's not like it happened easily…it was a hard earned tournament. We were here since 4th (September), played a game today…two back to back games in two days. I feel we deserved it." DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 2. INDIA PLAYERS CELEBRATE WINNING THE ASIA CUP DURING THE TROPHY PRESENTATION 3. INDIA'S ABHISHEK SHARMA CELEBRATES AFTER WINNING THE ASIA CUP DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India)  4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) INDIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN, SURYAKUMAR YADAV, SAYING: "If you tell me about the trophies…my trophies are sitting in my dressing room. All the 14 guys with me, all the support staff, those are the real trophies…who I have been a big fan of throughout this journey of Asia Cup." DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 5. INDIA PLAYERS CELEBRATE WINNING THE ASIA CUP 6. INDIA'S TILAK VARMA CELEBRATES AFTER WINNING THE ASIA CUP DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India)  7. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN, SURYAKUMAR YADAV, SAYING: "The win is important. If you saw after the match, 'India, Asia Cup 2025 Champions' was written on the big screen. What's better than this? Everywhere, there were boards, with 'Champions 2025 Asia Cup' written on it. You play for that." DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 8. INDIA'S KULDEEP YADAV CELEBRATES TAKING THE WICKET OF PAKISTAN'S FAHEEM ASHRAF 9. INDIA PLAYERS CELEBRATE WINNING THE ASIA CUP DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India)  10. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) PAKISTAN CRICKET CAPTAIN, SALMAN AGHA, SAYING: "What has happened in this tournament is very disappointing. In terms of cricket…they (Indian cricket team) think that by not shaking hands, they are disrespecting us. No (by doing that) they're disrespecting cricket. And if you disrespect cricket that will be reflected in the times to come (in your game)." DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 11. PAKISTAN PLAYERS LINE UP DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BEFORE THE MATCH 12. PAKISTAN'S SALMAN AGHA REACTS AFTER LOSING HIS WICKET DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ANI – No use India)  13. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) PAKISTAN CRICKET CAPTAIN, SALMAN AGHA, SAYING: "What they (Indian cricket team) did today as well, according to me, a good team doesn't behave like this, because a good time will behave like we did. We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfil our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. Whatever they're doing with the game that's just beyond…I don't want to use very harsh words but to be very honest, this is very disrespectful to the game, not to anyone." DUBAI, UAE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2025) (ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 14. INDIA FANS INSIDE THE STADIUM BEFORE THE MATCH STORY: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side had been denied the chance to hoist the Asia Cup trophy on Sunday (September 28) after it was removed from the presentation ceremony following their refusal to accept it from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Stadium with emotions running high between the sides following a brief military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. The teams met three times at the tournament, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their opponents throughout, and Sunday's final ended in bizarre circumstances with India celebrating their win by hoisting an imaginary trophy. "I think this is one thing which I've never seen since I started playing cricket and started following cricket, that a champion team is denied a trophy, and that too a hard-earned one," Suryakumar told reporters. "I feel we deserved it. I can't say anything more, I've summed it up really well. "My trophies are sitting in the dressing room, all the 14 guys with me, the support staff, those are the real trophies throughout this journey in the Asia Cup." Indian batsman Tilak Varma anchored his team's chase with an unbeaten 69 in reply to Pakistan's 146 all out but the action on the field was overshadowed by the drama off it. The start of the presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour and then cut short just before the winner's trophy was to be handed out with Naqvi among those left waiting on the dais. Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed their players had refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Local media reported that organisers left the ceremony with the trophy. Reuters has contacted the Asian Cricket Council for comment. Suryakumar, who was later pictured picking up an imaginary trophy to celebrate with his team mates on the dais, said all that mattered was that India were champions once again. "The win is important. If you saw after the match, 'India' was written on the big screen. 'Asia Cup 2025 Champions' … what's better than this? You play for that," he said. "It was a great moment. Great journey. Great campaign for us as a team. We had a lot of fun." Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had disrespected cricket. "What India have done in this tournament is disappointing," Agha said. "They're not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they're disrespecting cricket. Good teams don't do what they did today. We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfil our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. "I don't want to use harsh words but they've been very disrespectful." (Production: Aadi Nair)

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VIDEO SHOWS: LIVERPOOL TRAINING SESSION FULL SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, UK (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (NICHE MEDIA – Access all) 1. FLORIAN WIRTZ WALKS OUT FOR TRAINING SESSION 2. FORWARDS ALEXANDER ISAK AND HUGO EKITIKE WALKING OUT 3. ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER TYING LACES 4. MANAGER ARNE SLOT TALKING TO EKITIKE  5. MOHAMED SALAH TALKING TO DOMINICK SZOBOSZLAI 6. VIRGIL VAN DIJK. CODY GAKPO AND CURTIS JONES THROWING MEDICINE BALLS 7. SALAH THROWING MEDICINE BALL 8. GAKPO THROWING BALL 9. VAN DIJK, JOE GOMEZ AND IBRAHIMA KONATE TRAINING WITH HURDLES 10. EKITIKE, WIRTZ, FEDERICO CHIESA AND ISAK TRAINING 11. TRAINING SESSION 12. VAN DIJK, EKITIKE AND SALAH TRAINING STORY: TO FOLLOW

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ATP TOUR JAPAN OPEN SEMI-FINAL MATCHES SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (ATP/IMG MEDIA – see restrictions before use) TO FOLLOW STORY: World number one Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday (September 29) and reach the Japan Open final, where he will meet second seed Taylor Fritz with the chance to claim his eighth title of the year. Alcaraz will also be seeking revenge in Tuesday's (September 30) clash in Tokyo after a shock defeat by Fritz in the Laver Cup in San Francisco this month, his first loss to the American in four career meetings. The six-times Grand Slam champion wasted four chances to break Ruud early and let out screams of frustration when his Norwegian opponent closed in on the first set with sublime shot-making from the back of the court and at the net. Having dropped the first set, Alcaraz came out all guns blazing in the next and levelled the scores with a huge ace, before turning on the style to break for a 3-2 lead in the decider and securing the win. American Fritz earlier saw off compatriot Jenson Brooksby 6-3 6-3 with flawless serving in tough moments to reach his third final of the season after claiming grasscourt titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne. (Production: Aadi Nair)

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ATP TOUR JAPAN OPEN SEMI-FINAL MATCHES SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (SEPTEMBER 29, 2025) (ATP/IMG MEDIA – see restrictions before use) TO FOLLOW STORY: World number one Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday (September 29) and reach the Japan Open final, where he will meet second seed Taylor Fritz with the chance to claim his eighth title of the year. Alcaraz will also be seeking revenge in Tuesday's (September 30) clash in Tokyo after a shock defeat by Fritz in the Laver Cup in San Francisco this month, his first loss to the American in four career meetings. The six-times Grand Slam champion wasted four chances to break Ruud early and let out screams of frustration when his Norwegian opponent closed in on the first set with sublime shot-making from the back of the court and at the net. Having dropped the first set, Alcaraz came out all guns blazing in the next and levelled the scores with a huge ace, before turning on the style to break for a 3-2 lead in the decider and securing the win. American Fritz earlier saw off compatriot Jenson Brooksby 6-3 6-3 with flawless serving in tough moments to reach his third final of the season after claiming grasscourt titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne. (Production: Aadi Nair)

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