内容摘要："The World Cup is not next week. We have two more games in September and then we meet again in the World Cup season. We need these kinds of matches to learn."

"The World Cup is not next week. We have two more games in September and then we meet again in the World Cup season. We need these kinds of matches to learn."

Italy's Sinner, who served a three-month doping suspension between February and May, has shown remarkable consistency over the past 20 months, losing just 10 of 121 matches since the Beijing Open in September 2023.But half of those defeats have come in his past five meetings with Alcaraz. In fact, Sinner has lost just three of his past 50 matches - all to the Spaniard.

"I think every rivalry is different," said Sinner."Back in the days, they played different tennis. Now it's very physical, but you cannot compare."I was lucky enough to play against Novak and Rafa. Beating these guys, it takes a lot.

"I have the same feeling with Carlos and some other players. It's very special. I'm happy to be part of this."Alcaraz, who will begin his Wimbledon title defence in just three weeks, now leads the head-to-head with Sinner 8-4.

In extending his perfect record in Grand Slam singles finals to 5-0, Alcaraz ended Sinner's pursuit of a third-straight slam and 20-match winning streak at major tournaments.

"Every match I'm playing against him is important," Alcaraz said.in the wake of attacks on children in Southport, Merseyside.

The force confirmed the deployment, but declined to comment further.Mutual aid agreements are uncommon and are generally "incident based," according to the National Police Chiefs' Council.

ACC Henderson said: "As part of my forward planning I have now activated the request for mutual aid resources from policing colleagues in Great Britain to ensure we have the necessary support to maintain public order and bring offenders to justice in the days to come."Protesters in Ballymena have