Below is a summary of breaking sports news.
Tennis-Sinner opens generational battle with Djokovic
Nothing could derail Jannik Sinner on Sunday as he focused on securing a blockbuster quarter-final with six-time champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. Even when Carlos Alcaraz snatched away two match points in a captivating tie-break in the third set, the Italian didn’t flinch.
Tennis-Norrie arrives at Wimbledon quarters to keep Britain’s hopes alive
Ninth-seeded Cameron Norrie held the British flag high at Wimbledon on Sunday by advancing into his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal with a comfortable 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 win over American Tommy Paul. Left-hander Norrie is the only local hope to survive at the grass-court major and for a spot in Friday’s semifinals he meets Belgium’s David Goffin, who previously defeated No. 23-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (3), 5-5 : 7, 5: 7 had defeated 6-4 7-5.
Tennis-Djokovic tames wildcard Van Rijthoven to set up Sinner-Kampf
Novak Djokovic, the top seed, upped his level to put an end to Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven’s fairytale run in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 win on Sunday and his Wimbledon -Keep title defense on track. Chasing a fourth straight Wimbledon crown and seventh overall at the grass-court major, Djokovic is now unbeaten on the manicured pitches of the All England Club since retiring against Tomas Berdych in the 2017 quarter-finals with an elbow injury.
Tennis Wimbledon Center Court for Kyrgios Show vs Nakashima
Unsurprisingly, Nick Kyrgios has become the lightning rod for controversy at Wimbledon following his wild match with Stefanos Tsitsipas, and the erratic Australian will bring his unique brand of tennis to Center Court on Monday. Kyrgios sent fourth-seeded Tsitsipas out in a moody but high-profile third-round clash on Court One on Saturday and has been accused by the Greek player of being a “bully” with “an evil side”.
Boxing’s Jake Paul sets Tommy Fury deadline to resolve travel issues
Jake Paul said on Sunday that Tommy Fury has until Wednesday to sort out the issues that prevented him from traveling to the United States last week or their August 6 fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden would be cancelled . Fury said he was prevented from boarding a plane bound for the United States at Heathrow Airport on June 28 after a Homeland Security official said his ESTA travel authorization had been denied.
Tennis Maria tries to stun Ostapenko and reach the Wimbledon quarter
Germany’s Tatjana Maria continued her dream Wimbledon run as she fought from a set down and saved two match points to beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 5-7 7-5 7-5 on Sunday and to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time. It was the biggest career win for the mother-of-two, who returned from maternity leave just under a year ago and will play Jule Niemeier in the last eight after the German defeated Britain’s Heather Watson 6-2, 6-4.
Tennis impressive Jabeur beats Mertens and reaches quarterfinals
Ons Jabeur’s hopes of becoming the first African to lift the Rosewater Dish gained momentum on Sunday when she defeated Belgium’s Elise Mertens 7-6 (9) 6-4 in an upside-down encounter and for the second time reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon running.
The second-placed Tunisian, the only seeded player in the bottom half of the women’s draw, was the form player in the opening week of the Grass Court Championships as she reached the last eight without dropping a set.
Chess-Nepomniachtchi wins the candidates to set up the world title match with Carlsen
Ian Nepomniachtchi will take on world champion Magnus Carlsen in 2023 after the Russian clinched victory at the Candidates Tournament in Madrid on Sunday with one round remaining. The 31-year-old needed half a point to confirm his place as Carlsen’s challenger and achieved it by drawing with Hungary’s Richard Rapport to secure his second consecutive Candidates’ title.
Tennis-Nadal goes over the top as he gives Sonego a dressing
Playing Rafael Nadal on clay is considered one of the most frustrating challenges in tennis. According to Saturday’s evidence, playing him on grass can be just as annoying – just ask Lorenzo Sonego. The Italian had boldly played up his chances of stopping the Spaniard’s attack on a rare calendar year Grand Slam, declaring: “Grass is the best surface to hit him.”
Motorsport Zhou conscious after stopping at British Grand Prix
The British Formula One Grand Prix was suspended and restarted on Sunday after Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou’s Alfa Romeo became wedged on the side between the tire barrier and safety fence in a multi-car collision on the first lap. The ruling FIA said emergency teams were quick to get Zhou out, whose car slid upside down across the track at high speed before bouncing over gravel and tipping over the shock-absorbing tire wall.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)