Tuesday, June 30
Madison Keys' exit from Wimbledon adds to the list of top seeds falling with Aryna Sabalenka being the only top-six women's seed left. Naomi Osaka faced defeat in the third round as America's Ben Shelton concluded his match in just 71 seconds.
Novak Djokovic secured his record 19th Wimbledon third-round appearance, surpassing Roger Federer, with a dominant victory over Dan Evans. Despite his recent knee surgery, Djokovic showcased his prowess, marking his 99th Wimbledon match win. Meanwhile, rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are emerging as tennis's next great rivalry.
D. Gukesh, the reigning world champion, delivered a stunning blow to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid in Zagreb. Gukesh's victory propelled him into the sole lead with 10 points, marking a significant moment as he secured his fifth consecutive win. Garry Kasparov noted that Gukesh's convincing win questions Carlsen's domination.
Akash Deep's impactful debut, replacing Jasprit Bumrah, saw him claim two crucial wickets in two balls, shifting momentum in India's favor. Shubman Gill's monumental 269, the highest score by an Indian in England, propelled India to a commanding 587 after a shaky start. Gill's innings, filled with grit and class, revived India's hopes in the series.
D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, defied Magnus Carlsen's pre-tournament skepticism by sharing the lead with him after Day 1 of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025. Despite Carlsen's assessment of Gukesh as a weaker player in rapid and blitz formats, the young Indian Grandmaster showcased his skills with key victories.
West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite has marked a unique milestone, playing 100 Test matches without any T20 appearances. A red-ball specialist, Brathwaite has scored 5,943 runs, including 12 centuries. He's the only Test opener unbeaten in both innings of a match, achieving this against Pakistan in 2016.
Concerns arose at Edgbaston regarding the unusually short and asymmetrical boundary dimensions for the second Test, with some boundaries seemingly 5-10m shorter than usual. This sparked speculation about whether the adjustments favored England's aggressive batting approach against India's spin attack, reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup controversy when India faced similar boundary issues at the same venue.
Shubman Gill, India's Test captain, mesmerized the cricketing world with a magnificent double century against England at Edgbaston, scoring 269 off 387 balls. He etched his name in history as the first Indian captain to achieve this feat in England, surpassing previous records and earning accolades from cricket legends for his exceptional leadership and batting prowess.
