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Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal during the English Premier League match Manchester United against Ipswich Town, in Manchester, Britain, 30 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

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Novak Djokovic was visibly upset during the fifth set of his first-round defeat to Mariano Navone. AFP

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