Sports News from Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Jessica Pegula has reached the US Open semifinals for a third straight year, coming from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 3-6 6-4 6-3 in an all-American clash on Tuesday.

Frances Tiafoe has recovered from two sets and a break down to beat US compatriot Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6) at the US Open on Tuesday, reaching the semi-finals for a third time in a thrilling fightback.

Real Madrid has punished two costly Inter Milan mistakes to win their Champions League opener 2-1 on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Lionel Messi is close to completing a deal to buy Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding to his growing portfolio of football ownership interests, according to multiple reports in Spain.