World Sports in brief

Monfils sinks Federer to meet Soderling

Gael Monfils stunned top seed Roger Federer 7-6 (9/7), 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 (7/4) to reach the ATP Paris Masters final on Saturday, after Robin Soderling had edged Michael Llodra in an equally epic tie. Monfils, the French 12th seed, fought back from 4-1 down in the third set to reach the final at the Bercy arena.

Alonso keeps calm amid title race frenzy

Two-times drivers champion and current series leader Fernando Alonso declared himself confident, for Sunday's championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. On a mild floodlit evening at the impressive Yas Marina circuit, the 29-year-old Spaniard made it clear he believed he could clinch his third title in his maiden season.

Kom set to acieve success in Guangzhou

M.C. Mary Kom is a five-time world champion, a mother of two with a single burning ambition - to become one of the first Asian Games champions in women's boxing.

After being added to the programme for the 2012 London Olympics, women's boxing makes its Games debut in Guangzhou with three titles up for grabs.

Pantani's mother distressed

One of several yellow jerseys worn by former Tour de France champion Marco Pantani has been stolen from a cycling salon in Milan, according to press reports Saturday.

Troubled champion Pantani, the 1998 winner of the epic race who courted doping controversy on several occasions during his career.