Saturday, June 13
Alexander Zverev marked his 500th ATP match win at the Toronto Masters, overcoming Matteo Arnaldi in three sets. Other players advanced to the fourth round, including Alex Michelsen, who upset Lorenzo Musetti, and Holger Rune. Casper Ruud also progressed, avenging his French Open loss to Nuno Borges, while Karen Khachanov defeated Emilio Nava.
Day 2 of the India-England Test at The Oval saw heated exchanges as Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root engaged in a verbal spat, requiring umpire intervention. Shortly after, KL Rahul confronted umpire Kumar Dharmasena, questioning restrictions on player interactions. Tensions escalated post-lunch, reflecting India's aggressive approach in this crucial game.
In a thrilling Esports World Cup 2025 chess semifinal, Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura 4–3, reaching the final after an Armageddon showdown. Nakamura, despite a strong King's Indian Defense win, narrowly missed victory. Carlsen will now face Alireza Firouzja for the top prize, while Nakamura competes for third place.
Joe Root's 29-run innings against India in the fifth Test at The Oval propelled him past Sachin Tendulkar to become the third-highest run-scorer in home Tests. Root now boasts 7,220 runs in England, surpassing Tendulkar's 7,216 in India. He also crossed 2,000 Test runs against India at home.
AB de Villiers, at 41, showcased his brilliance in the World Championship of Legends semifinal, securing a thrilling 1-run victory for South Africa against Australia with a stunning last-ball run-out. Despite a quiet batting performance in the match, de Villiers has been a dominant force throughout the tournament, leading the run charts with two centuries.
Mohammed Siraj celebrated a significant milestone, claiming his 200th international wicket on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. His crucial dismissal of Ollie Pope provided India with momentum. Despite a tough outing in the previous Test, Siraj's earlier performance, including a 6/70 at Edgbaston, highlighted his match-winning potential.
