Montreal, Aug 12 (IANS) Rafael Jodar booked his spot in his first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final by downing Arthur Fils 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the Canadian Open. The 19-year-old Spaniard became the first teenager to make the men’s semifinals at the Canadian Open since 2018. Jodar began the year ranked No. 165. With his win over the Frenchman, he moved up to No. 11 in the live rankings. By reaching his fourth ATP Tour semi-final of the year (after Marrakech, Barcelona and Washington), Jodar maintained hi…

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Wellington, Aug 12 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday and will remain leader of the governing National Party, after an hours-long caucus meeting in the capital Wellington. Luxon said that he had survived the confidence vote with the “full support” of his caucus and confirmed he would remain National Party leader at a press conference at parliament.The confidence vote came less than 90 days before New Zealand’s general election, …

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Montreal, Aug 12 (IANS) Ben Shelton continues to thrive as defending champion as he eased into the Canadian Open semifinals without dropping a set after he overcame Jakub Mensik 6-3, 6-1. The 23-year-old American made it four straight-sets wins in as many matches at this year’s edition of the Canadian ATP Masters 1000.Shelton powered 18 winners, three unforced errors and 89 percent first-serve points won. He didn’t face a break point and even unleashed a 147 mph serve. “It felt great,” s…

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