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France's Ugo Humbert in Paris final, will face Alexander Zverev
Aug 28, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Ugo Humbert (FRA) serves against Francisco Comesana (ARG)(not pictured) in a men’s singles match on day three of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 final in Paris, France’s Ugo Humbert will take on Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Sunday on home soil after both won their semifinal matches on Saturday.
Humbert, 26, a native of Metz, which is approximately 200 miles east of Paris, took down Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 before a raucous home crowd at the Rolex Paris Masters.
Humbert is the fifth Frenchman to reach the Paris final and the first since 2011, when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga fell to Roger Federer. Tsonga was the last Frenchman to win the title, defeating defending champion David Nalbandian in 2008.
“It is amazing to do it in Paris at my favorite tournament. It is a dream,” said Humbert, who has won titles at Dubai and Marseille this year. “It was a little bit difficult compared to the previous matches. I felt a little more pressure, and after the loss of the first set, I tried to enjoy the moment and be with the crowd. I did very well and I am super proud.”
In the other semifinal, the third-seeded Zverev overcame former Paris champion Holger Rune of Denmark 6-3, 7-6(4) for his 65th singles win of the season. Zverev, the world No. 3 player, is tied with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy for the most ATP wins in 2024.
“I feel like I made it a little difficult for myself but he is a champion,” Zverev, 27, said of Rune. “It is probably his favorite tournament and favorite court, but I am happy to be in my second final here. I am looking forward to it.”
For Humbert, he won his 13th straight indoor hard-court match in France after connecting on 32 winners against Khachanov, a former Paris champion. Seeking his seventh tour-level title, the 15th-seeded Humbert has moved up four spots to No. 14 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings and would be ranked a career-best No. 11 if he prevails on Sunday.
Khachanov received a medial timeout for a leg injury in the sixth game of the third set, then the world’s No. 21 player had difficulty moving during the final two games of a nearly three-hour match.
As for Zverev, who earlier this season won the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, he is looking for his first Paris title after losing to Daniil Medvedev in the 2020 final. Zverev is also eyeing his seventh ATP Masters 1000 crown.
Against Rune, Zverev hit 25 winners and won 82 percent (37 of 45) of his first-serve points in the match, but had to go to a second-set tiebreaker to eventually put away his tough opponent.
If he wins Sunday, it would be Zverev’s seventh ATP Masters 1000 crown, having won Rome and Madrid twice each along with singles title wins in Cincinnati and Montreal.
–Field Level Media
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White Sox reinstate OF Everson Pereira (concussion)
Apr 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Everson Pereira (28) reacts after hitting a double during the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Everson Pereira from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday.
Pereira, 25, sustained the injury on June 17 after crashing into the wall following a leaping catch at Yankee Stadium.
He is batting .232 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs in 21 games this season with the White Sox.
Chicago optioned outfielder Junior Perez, 25, to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.
Perez has batted .171 with three homers and six RBIS in 22 games since making his major league debut on June 18.
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Report: Timbers signing Dutch F Vincent Janssen
Apr 3, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; A view of the Portland Timbers logo before the game against the LA Galaxy at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images The Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign Dutch forward Vincent Janssen, The Athletic reported on Monday.
Janssen, 32, is a free agent after departing Belgium’s Royal Antwerp earlier this summer.
He reportedly will not occupy a designated roster slot in Portland, where he could fill the vacancy opened by Felipe Mora’s recent departure to Liga MX side Atletico San Luis.
Janssen had 13 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances across all competitions last season with Royal Antwerp.
He previously played in North America with Mexico’s Monterrey from 2019-22, tallying 24 goals, in addition to stints with Turkey’s Fenerbahce, England’s Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands’ AZ and Almere City.
Internationally, he scored seven goals in 22 caps with the Netherlands and participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Reds place Spencer Steer (wrist) on 10-day IL
Jul 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) is checked on by Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) and training staff during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds placed versatile infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right wrist sprain.
Steer was injured while making an awkward swing on Sunday when facing St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy in the fifth inning. He fouled off the pitch and began shaking the hand.
A trainer and Reds manager Terry Francona had a conversation with Steer before the decision was made to have Edwin Arroyo finish the at-bat. Arroyo lined out and replaced Steer in the field at second base.
Steer, 28, is batting .238 with 16 homers and 40 RBIs in 98 games. He has started 27 games at first base, 26 in left field, 23 in right field, 14 at second base and two in center field.
Steer is in his fifth season with the Reds. He has 82 homers, 301 RBIs and a .242/.327/.739 slash line in 586 career games.
Steer has been rumored to be a possible trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
Cincinnati recalled infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. He went 0-for-5 in four games with the Reds earlier this season.
The Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in the first of a three-game set.
–Field Level Media
White Sox reinstate OF Everson Pereira (concussion)
Report: Timbers signing Dutch F Vincent Janssen
