The 2025 Wimbledon men's singles semi-final lineup is set. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, USA’s Taylor Fritz, and tennis legend Novak Djokovic will face off in the penultimate round. Fritz reached his first Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. Sinner overcame Daniil Medvedev in a four-set thriller. Alcaraz showed dominance, beating Tommy Paul in four sets. Djokovic advanced after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to a hip injury. Djokovic, aiming for a record-extending Grand Slam tally, is the only remaining former Wimbledon champion. Fans now eagerly await the high-octane clashes set to decide the 2025 Wimbledon finalist. (PC: File Photo)

Day 11 of Wimbledon 2025 features two thrilling women’s semi-finals. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces 13th seed Amanda Anisimova, who leads their rivalry 5-3. Anisimova, playing her first Wimbledon semi, returns after a mental health break and is in top form. In the second clash, five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek meets Olympic champion Belinda Bencic, who is making a strong comeback after maternity leave. Swiatek seeks her first Wimbledon final, having adapted well to grass. The day also includes the mixed doubles final and men’s doubles semi-finals, promising high drama and potential history at SW19. (PC: India Today)

Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer are set to reignite their long-anticipated rivalry in the Lord’s Test on Thursday. Bumrah, now the world’s top-ranked Test bowler with 210 wickets at an average of 19.60, returns to the XI after a careful injury-managed comeback. Archer, playing his first Test since 2021 after battling elbow injuries, makes a highly emotional return to the red-ball format. Both quicks bring pace, menace, and narrative—Bumrah’s rocket-like rise contrasting Archer’s stop-start journey. Lord’s prepares for a blockbuster showdown, with over 30,000 fans expected to witness this clash of fast-bowling titans on cricket’s grandest stage. (PC: BCCI)

Novak Djokovic advanced to his 14th Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in four sets: 6-7(6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. The 24-time Grand Slam champion tied Chris Evert’s record of 52 Grand Slam semi-final appearances in the Open Era. The Serbian ace will now face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who beat Ben Shelton in straight sets. Djokovic praised 23-year-old Cobolli, calling him “one of the guys we’ll be seeing much more.” Djokovic hit 51 winners, overcoming early resistance and a late slip to seal the win after 3 hours and 11 minutes on Centre Court. (PC: India Today)

India captain Shubman Gill has amassed a staggering 585 runs in the first two Tests of the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy, including 269 and 161 at Edgbaston, propelling India to a 336‑run win and leveling the series 1–1. His 430‑run match haul places him among cricket’s elite and makes him only the fifth player in Test history to score over 400 runs in a single game. As skipper, he trails only Don Bradman’s 1936–37 record of 810 runs in a series as captain, requiring just 225 more runs across the remaining six innings to rewrite history. His form also challenges Bradman’s all‑time series record of 974 runs. (PC: Facebook)

India defeated England by six wickets with 18 balls to spare in the 4th T20I at Old Trafford, securing a 3–1 series victory—their first-ever T20I series win on English soil . England posted 126/7, with Sophia Dunkley’s 22 the top score, while India’s spinners Radha Yadav (2/15) and N. Shree Charani (2/30) restricted the hosts . In reply, openers Shafali Verma (31) and Smriti Mandhana (32) forged a 56-run powerplay stand, backed by contributions from Rodrigues (27*), ensuring a comfortable chase . Deepti Sharma also made history, becoming the leading women’s T20I spinner. Radha Yadav earned Player of the Match honors for her pivotal performance. (PC: Getty Images)

India and England clash at Lord’s for the 3rd Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. India, buoyant after a dominant 336‑run win at Edgbaston, welcome back Jasprit Bumrah, while England recall Jofra Archer after a four‑year hiatus. The Lord’s pitch appears greener than in Leeds and Birmingham, likely favoring pacers. India’s batting, led by captain Shubman Gill’s red‑hot form, dominates the narrative; their bowling attack, with Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep, looks fierce. England, meanwhile, seem bruised and anxious, their Bazball philosophy under scrutiny. Expect a gripping contest India seem poised to wrap it up by Day 4. (PC: BBC, Al Jazeera & India Today)

India captain Shubman Gill produced a sensational performance in the second Test at Edgbaston, scoring 269 and 161—totaling a rare 430 runs—to lead India to a commanding 336‑run victory over England . His monumental effort made him only the fifth cricketer in Test history to surpass 400 runs in a single match and the second-ever to record a double century and a 150 in the same Test . Gill’s run haul propelled him from 23rd to a career‑high No. 6 in the ICC Test batting rankings . Meanwhile, England’s Harry Brook ascended to world No. 1, overtaking Joe Root . The emphatic win marked India’s first victory at Edgbaston in 19 attempts and set the tone for the rest of the series. (PC: X)    

Tennis star Jannik Sinner missed a practice session after hurting his elbow in a match against Grigor Dimitrov at Wimbledon. Fans were worried, but his coach Darren Cahill said there’s “nothing serious” and Sinner is ready to play in the quarterfinals against Ben Shelton. Sinner had an MRI scan and then did light training indoors. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz easily beat Cameron Norrie to reach the semifinals. Taylor Fritz also made it to the semifinals after a tough win over Karen Khachanov. The winner between Sinner and Shelton will play Novak Djokovic or Flavio Cobolli in the next round. (PC: HT)

On Wimbledon 2025 Day 10, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, and Jannik Sinner aim for semi-final berths. Djokovic faces Italy's Flavio Cobolli as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam, warning against underestimating the 22nd seed. Swiatek, eyeing her best Wimbledon run, plays Liudmila Samsonova, riding momentum and comfort on grass. Top seed Jannik Sinner, though battling an elbow injury, takes on 10th seed Ben Shelton, who seeks his first Wimbledon semi-final. Sinner advanced after Grigor Dimitrov’s retirement but remains uncertain about his fitness. All matches are crucial as The Championships move toward a thrilling climax at the All England Club. (PC: India Today)