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Tennis news — August 16, 2026

Publications tagged with Tennis published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. SportsTennis

    River Plate Wins 1-0 Against Argentinos Juniors for First Victory in Clausura Tournament

    River Plate secured their first win in the Clausura Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors at the Monumental Stadium. The winning goal came from Gonzalo Montiel in the 36th minute of the first half, breaking a four-game losing streak for River Plate. The match was broadcast live on ESPN Premium. River Plate's next match is the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 first leg against Independiente Santa Fe on August 19.
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  3. SportsTennis

    Nestory Irankunda Joins Sporting from Watford

    Sporting have completed the signing of Australian winger Nestory Irankunda from Watford. The 20-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the Lisbon club, keeping him at Alvalade until 2031. Sporting will pay an initial €15 million for the transfer, with a further €3 million potentially due through performance-related bonuses. Irankunda arrives in Portugal after impressing during his first full season in English football, making 42 appearances for Watford and contributing four goals and four assists.
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  5. SportsTennis

    Mateo Chávez Stars in AZ Alkmaar's Rout, Provides Two Assists

    Mateo Chávez, a Mexican defender for AZ Alkmaar, played a pivotal role in his team's 4-1 victory over Utrecht in the Eredivisie. Chávez started the game and played the full 90 minutes, providing two assists in the second half. His precise crosses led to goals by Mexx Meerdink and Ayoub Oufkir. AZ dominated the game from the start, with Chávez's offensive contributions making the difference. This performance follows his impressive start to the season, including a man-of-the-match award in the Dutch Super Cup.
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