Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in history, winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 after five hours and 29 minutes. Down two sets and three championship points, Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback, capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22. This first major final in their rivalry delivered a generational classic.
After coming up against defending champions Spain in the final, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal forced the game into penalties after finishing the game 2-2 in normal time. Ronaldo scored the equalizer for his side as they beat Luis de la Fuente’s men 5-3 on penalties to lift their second crown in the competition.
Carlos Alcaraz showcased remarkable resilience at the 2025 French Open, retaining his title against Jannik Sinner in a gruelling five-set final. Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit and saved multiple match points to secure his fifth Grand Slam title. The epic battle, marked by exceptional skill and drama, will be remembered as a classic.
India A extended their lead to 184 runs against England Lions on the third day of the second unofficial Test, reaching 163 for four in their second innings. Khaleel Ahmed’s impressive 4/70 helped India A restrict England Lions to 327 after posting 348 in their first innings.
England clinched the T20 series against the West Indies with a thrilling four-wicket victory in Bristol. Jos Buttler (47) and Harry Brook (34) set a strong foundation, while Jacob Bethell’s explosive 26 and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 30 sealed the win.
Kylian Mbappé’s stellar performance led France to a Nations League third-place victory, defeating Germany 2-0. Mbappé scored his 50th goal for France and assisted Michael Olise’s late goal, securing the win after Aurélien Tchouaméni set up Mbappé’s opener. Earlier, Spain and Portugal fans enjoyed Munich’s hospitality, sampling local cuisine amidst a relaxed atmosphere before their final match.
Piyush Chawla voiced his support for the new-look Indian squad for the England tour, emphasizing their experience in handling match situations despite limited international exposure. He spoke at Rinku Singh’s engagement ceremony, where Praveen Kumar also extended his best wishes. This England tour marks the start of India’s WTC cycle under Shubman Gill, following the retirement of key players.
Aiden Markram dismisses concerns about past failures as South Africa prepares to face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Despite previous heartbreaks, including a recent T20 World Cup loss, Markram asserts the team is focused and eager for the challenge.
Cricketer Rinku Singh and MP Priya Saroj celebrated their wedding in Lucknow with a grand ceremony. A heartwarming video captured Priya dancing joyfully while a shy Rinku cheered her on. The event, attended by prominent figures from cricket and politics, followed an engagement ceremony and a visit to a temple for blessings, marking the start of their new journey.
