World No.1 Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Wimbledon title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the 2025 final at Centre Court. Alcaraz, the defending champion, was aiming to become only the fifth man to win Wimbledon three consecutive times. However, Sinner delivered a commanding performance to secure victory and deny the Spaniard history. This win marks a career milestone for the 23-year-old Italian, who has now won Grand Slam titles on both grass and hard courts. The result cements Sinner’s position as the dominant force in men’s tennis. (PC: India Today)

India ended Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s in deep trouble at 58/4, still needing 135 runs to win against England. After bowling out England for 192 in their second innings, India seemed in control chasing 193. However, England’s bowlers bounced back strongly. Brydon Carse struck twice, with Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes picking one wicket each. KL Rahul showed resilience, remaining unbeaten on 33, but India’s top order faltered. Both sides scored 387 in their first innings, keeping the contest finely balanced. The final day promises a tense finish at Lord’s. (PC: NDTV)

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will battle for the Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles title on July 13 at Centre Court. Alcaraz, aiming for his third consecutive Wimbledon crown, enters the final after defeating Taylor Fritz. Sinner seeks his maiden Wimbledon title after a stunning semi-final win over Novak Djokovic. The head-to-head favours Alcaraz 8-4, but Sinner holds a grass-court victory. The final begins at 8:30 PM IST. Live coverage will be on Star Sports, with streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans expect a thrilling contest after their epic French Open battle earlier this year. (PC: India Today)

Poland’s Iga Swiatek slammed her country’s media after claiming her maiden Wimbledon title with a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 women’s singles final. Swiatek, now a 6-time Grand Slam champion, said harsh criticism during her struggles hurt her and her team. “Let me do my job,” she told reporters. She credited her success to mental clarity and enjoying the moment at Centre Court. Swiatek hopes her dominant triumph will finally silence critics. “We know what we are doing,” she added. This was also her first career title on grass courts. (PC: India Today)

At the Indian Open Athletics Meet in Pune on July 12, 2025, Shivam Lohakare, aged 20, threw a career-best 80.95 m on his final attempt to win javelin gold. He became only the second‑youngest Indian after Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to breach the 80‑metre barrier . Lohakare shattered his previous best of 76.92 m (set in 2023) by nearly four metres . His throw makes him the 16th Indian to join the elite 80m club, and one of eight to do so in the last four years . This landmark performance cements his status as a rising star in Indian athletics. (PC: AFI)  

Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s saw England resume at 2/0 after India matched their first-innings score of 387. KL Rahul’s century, supported by fifties from Pant and Jadeja, kept India level. Tensions flared late on Day 3 with Shubman Gill confronting Zak Crawley over time-wasting tactics. England’s second innings began cautiously, with Siraj striking early to remove Duckett and Pope. Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj kept pressure high as England reached 51/3. The pitch continues to deteriorate, making batting increasingly difficult. With the series tied 1-1, both teams are pushing for a decisive lead in this knife-edge contest. (PC: Wisden & Reddit)

India and England are locked in a gripping battle at Lord’s. Both teams posted identical first-innings scores of 387. KL Rahul starred with 100 (177), supported by Pant (74) and Jadeja (72). England began their second innings and reached 42/1 in 11.5 overs, with Zak Crawley dismissed for 17 by Siraj. The pitch is showing signs of wear, offering bounce and turn. With England leading by 42 runs, India aims to strike early and chase a manageable target in the fourth innings of this evenly poised Test. (PC: NDTV Sports)

Day 3 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s ended in high drama as India matched England’s 387-run first innings. KL Rahul’s gritty century, supported by Pant and Jadeja, set the stage. But the real fireworks came in the final over: Zak Crawley’s time-wasting tactics—glove theatrics and sight screen delays—sparked a heated exchange with Shubman Gill, who fired back with “be brave and bat,” caught on stump mic. Jasprit Bumrah added sarcastic applause. England ended at 2/0, leading by two runs. With tensions high and the match evenly poised, Day 4 promises explosive cricket and psychological warfare. (PC: My Khel & India Today)

Day 3 of the Lord’s Test ended in drama as England’s Zak Crawley delayed play, prompting India captain Shubman Gill’s fiery reaction. Gill, frustrated by Crawley’s time-wasting tactics, expressed his displeasure audibly, while England bowling coach Tim Southee criticized Gill’s hypocrisy, referencing Gill’s own mid-day massage on Day 2. KL Rahul defended Crawley’s move, calling it understandable from an opener’s perspective. With six minutes left, India hoped to bowl two overs and snatch a late wicket, but Crawley’s theatrics denied them the chance. Southee dismissed the controversy as “part of the game,” highlighting the intensity and spirit of the match as both sides remained animated in a hard-fought contest. (PC: NDTV & Mint)

Iga Swiatek clinched her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam with a historic 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova the first “double bagel” final since 1911. The match lasted just 57 minutes, showcasing Swiatek’s dominance and marking her 100th Grand Slam match win. As champion, she earned £3 million ($4.07 million USD), an 11% increase from 2024. Anisimova, the runner-up in her debut Grand Slam final, received £1.52 million ($2.06 million USD), up 8% from last year. Wimbledon 2025’s total prize pool stood at £53.5 million, maintaining equal payouts for men and women. Swiatek now holds finals wins on all three surfaces. (PC: The Tribune & ABC)