Novak Djokovic, with his extensive Wimbledon experience, faces Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, aiming for his eighth title and a record-equaling feat. Sinner, who leads their head-to-head, seeks to replicate his Roland Garros success on the quicker grass.
Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricket opener, identified Dale Steyn and James Anderson as the most challenging bowlers he faced during his career. Dhawan acknowledged Steyn's raw pace and Anderson's skillful bowling. He also shared his perspective on sledging, viewing it as a motivational aspect of the game that could enhance performance.
Indian compound archers dominated the Archery World Cup in Madrid, with Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam securing top seedings in individual and team events. Yadav's exceptional performance led to a new mixed team world record alongside Vennam. The women's team advanced to the final, while the men's team faced a quarterfinal defeat.
India defeated England in the second Test at Edgbaston. The series is now tied 1-1. Michael Vaughan predicted England would win the series 3-1. Cheteshwar Pujara responded to Vaughan's prediction with a witty comment on social media. Wasim Jaffer also joined the banter. Shubman Gill and Akash Deep played key roles in India's victory.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tough challenge from Laura Siegemund in a grueling three-set match to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Despite Siegemund's unorthodox game and strategic time management, Sabalenka found her rhythm after a shaky start. Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz also secured their spots in the semifinals with straight-set victories over their respective opponents.
Grigor Dimitrov was on the verge of causing a massive upset against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon when fate struck cruelly again. Leading by two sets and in vintage form, the 34-year-old collapsed mid-match with a pectoral injury — for his fifth Grand Slam retirement in a row.
Following a heavy defeat in the second Test, England coach Brendon McCullum has requested a faster, bouncier pitch for the upcoming Lord's Test. This comes after both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes acknowledged misreading the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as a "subcontinent-type" surface that favored India's bowlers.