Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

13th August 2019

Rafael Nadal wins Montreal Open, Unai Emery impressed by Arsenal win

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the mens singles final on day 10 of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium on August 11, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-3, 6-0. PHOTO | AFP
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the mens singles final on day 10 of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium on August 11, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-3, 6-0. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Rafael Nadal completed a 6-3, 6-0 demolition of Russian Daniil Medvedev to win in Montreal on Sunday and extend his record haul of Masters 1000 titles.
  • Thai Formula One driver Alexander Albon was promoted Monday to race alongside Max Verstappen in the Red Bull team and has the rest of the season to make the move permanent
  • Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta insists Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount will live up to their potential after stinging criticism from Jose Mourinho following their 4-0 thrashing at Manchester United

NAIROBI, Kenya- Rafael Nadal completed a 6-3, 6-0 demolition of Russian Daniil Medvedev to win in Montreal on Sunday and extend his record haul of Masters 1000 titles.

Thai Formula One driver Alexander Albon was promoted Monday to race alongside Max Verstappen in the Red Bull team and has the rest of the season to make the move permanent.

In football, Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta insists Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount will live up to their potential after stinging criticism from Jose Mourinho following their 4-0 thrashing at Manchester United and Unai Emery saluted Arsenal's gritty 1-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday as the Gunners erased the painful memories of last season's away-day woes.

Here are the top five stories from Monday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:

Record-Extending Rafael Nadal Demolishes Medvedev In Montreal Final

MONTREAL, Canada- Rafael Nadal completed a 6-3, 6-0 demolition of Russian Daniil Medvedev to win in Montreal on Sunday and extend his record haul of Masters 1000 titles. The world number two secured his 35th Masters crown, pulling clear by two in that category from Novak Djokovic, who has won 33 of the elite tournaments. READ MORE

Thai Alexander Albon Promoted To Red Bull, Gasly Switches To Toro Rosso

LONDON, United Kingdom- Thai Formula One driver Alexander Albon was promoted Monday to race alongside Max Verstappen in the Red Bull team and has the rest of the season to make the move permanent. The 23-year-old -- born in England of a Thai mother -- is promoted from Red Bull's sister team Toro Rosso whilst Frenchman Pierre Gasly will go in the opposite direction. READ MORE

Unai Emery Impressed By Arsenal's Plucky Win At St. James' Park

LONDON, United Kingdom- Unai Emery saluted Arsenal's gritty 1-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday as the Gunners erased the painful memories of last season's away-day woes. Emery's side did not record their first Premier League clean sheet on their travels until April last term and managed only one in the top flight all season. READ MORE

Captain Azpilicueta Defends Chelsea Youngsters After Mourinho Jibes

LONDON, United Kingdom- Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta insists Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount will live up to their potential after stinging criticism from Jose Mourinho following their 4-0 thrashing at Manchester United. Mourinho claimed new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was wrong to pick inexperienced youngsters Abraham and Mount against a leading Premier League team like United. READ MORE

AS Otoho Stun 10-Man Mamelodi Sundowns In CAF Champions League

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana was red-carded as the South African club lost 2-1 at AS Otoho of Congo Brazzaville Sunday in a CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg. Pretoria-based Sundowns are owned by wealthy businessman Patrice Motsepe and could afford to charter a jet for the match at Owando in the heart of central Africa. READ MORE