P.V. Sindhu's quest for a record sixth World Championships medal ended in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite a strong fightback, Sindhu couldn't overcome her younger rival. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out in the quarterfinals.
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Novak Djokovic, despite a straight-sets defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-final, remains committed to pursuing Grand Slam titles. The 38-year-old acknowledged the physical challenges posed by younger rivals like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in best-of-five matches. Djokovic aims to compete in all Grand Slam tournaments next year, recognizing their paramount importance in tennis.
India's women's hockey team initiated their Asia Cup campaign emphatically, overwhelming Thailand with an 11-0 victory in their Pool B opener. Udita Duhan and Beauty Dung Dung each scored twice, highlighting India's dominance. Despite missing key players, India displayed sharp and aggressive play, signaling their intentions to rivals as they prepare for upcoming matches against Japan and Singapore.
Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Burnley with a late penalty from Bruno Fernandes, easing pressure on their manager. Elsewhere, Tottenham suffered their first defeat under Thomas Frank, losing 1-0 to Bournemouth. Chelsea benefited from VAR decisions in their 2-0 win over Fulham, while Everton triumphed 3-2 against Wolves, fueled by Jack Grealish's stellar performance.
Donald Trump's unexpected appearance at the US Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner sparked controversy, overshadowing the match. His presence caused delays and security issues, frustrating fans. Broadcaster Laura Robson potentially breached media guidelines by commenting on the crowd's negative reaction to Trump. Alcaraz ultimately defeated Sinner to win the US Open title, but the political drama dominated the narrative.
European football clubs finalized major transfer deals, reshaping team rosters across various leagues. Serie A saw Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric move as free agents, while Real Madrid acquired Dean Huijsen. Bayern Munich signed Luis Diaz, and PSG secured Illia Zabarnyi, impacting the competitive landscape for the upcoming season.
Luis Suárez's controversial behavior marred Inter Miami's Leagues Cup final loss to Seattle Sounders, with the Uruguayan striker allegedly spitting at a Seattle staff member during a post-match altercation. The incident, which followed Suárez's confrontation with Obed Vargas, escalated into a larger scuffle involving players and staff. Suárez, already known for disciplinary issues, now faces potential further scrutiny.
An Espanyol supporter received a one-year prison sentence, suspended due to Spanish law, for racially abusing Inaki Williams in 2020. The court also imposed a fine and a three-year stadium ban. La Liga hailed the ruling as a significant step against racism, amidst ongoing incidents targeting players like Vinicius Junior and Nico Williams.
Carlos Alcaraz's dominant victory over Novak Djokovic at the US Open evokes memories of Andre Agassi's humbling defeat to Roger Federer, signaling a potential shift in tennis's power dynamics. Alcaraz's unique blend of skills, reminiscent of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, positions him as the new Everest, with Jannik Sinner closely following.
Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek, CEO of Drogbruk, faced public backlash after a video surfaced showing him removing a young fan's cap at the US Open. The incident sparked online outrage, with Szczerek defending his actions and threatening legal action against those spreading misinformation.