<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> found his best form after a shaky start to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as hot favourite in the women's draw <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/aryna-sabalenka">Aryna Sabalenka</a> also progressed. The Spaniard, hunting a third straight title at the All England Club, has taken his fans on an emotional rollercoaster but is into the last eight after a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win. While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far. He will next face Cameron Norrie, who is the last British player standing at Wimbledon after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry in five gruelling sets.&nbsp;Alcaraz lost three sets across his first three matches and fell behind against Russian 14th seed Rublev under the Centre Court roof. But he turned the match around in style, producing some of his best tennis in front of his adoring fans.&nbsp;"I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically," said the 22-year-old. "A really good match, which I'm really proud about."&nbsp;The five-time Grand Slam champion said he always believes in himself, even when facing adversity.&nbsp;"One point can change the match completely, turn everything around.&nbsp;“In tennis, you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally, to stay there. I knew that I was going to play better.”<h3>Sabalenka power</h3>&nbsp;Women's world number one Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in four rounds at the All England Club as every other top six seed has fallen, but was given a tough workout by Belgian world number 23 Mertens.&nbsp;The Belarusian came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) against her former doubles partner to set up a clash against Germany's Laura Siegemund. The three-time Grand Slam champion is making up for lost time after missing last year's Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She was excluded in 2022 as part of a blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.&nbsp;"With your support guys I think everything is possible," said Sabalenka, who has never been beyond the semi-finals. "I don't know. It's such a beautiful tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I always dreamed of winning it. Every time I'm here I'm trying to give my best and really hope for the best.”&nbsp;The 17th seed will face US fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who was only on court for 41 minutes before Australia's Jordan Thompson retired injured, trailing 6-1, 3-0. America's Fritz faced gruelling five-set battles in his opening two matches but it was a different story in his fourth-round encounter on Court One.&nbsp;The Eastbourne champion broke Thompson twice to seal the first set in just 21 minutes and led 3-0 in the second set when the Australian decided he could not go on, due to an apparent thigh injury.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far.

Carlos Alcaraz found his best form after a shaky start to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as hot favourite in the women's draw Aryna Sabalenka also progressed. The Spaniard, hunting a third straight title at the All England Club, has taken his fans on an emotional rollercoaster but is into the last eight after a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win. While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far. He will next face Cameron Norrie, who is the last British player standing at Wimbledon after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry in five gruelling sets. Alcaraz lost three sets across his first three matches and fell behind against Russian 14th seed Rublev under the Centre Court roof. But he turned the match around in style, producing some of his best tennis in front of his adoring fans. "I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically," said the 22-year-old. "A really good match, which I'm really proud about." The five-time Grand Slam champion said he always believes in himself, even when facing adversity. "One point can change the match completely, turn everything around. “In tennis, you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally, to stay there. I knew that I was going to play better.” Sabalenka power Women's world number one Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in four rounds at the All England Club as every other top six seed has fallen, but was given a tough workout by Belgian world number 23 Mertens. The Belarusian came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) against her former doubles partner to set up a clash against Germany's Laura Siegemund. The three-time Grand Slam champion is making up for lost time after missing last year's Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She was excluded in 2022 as part of a blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes. "With your support guys I think everything is possible," said Sabalenka, who has never been beyond the semi-finals. "I don't know. It's such a beautiful tournament. “I always dreamed of winning it. Every time I'm here I'm trying to give my best and really hope for the best.” The 17th seed will face US fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who was only on court for 41 minutes before Australia's Jordan Thompson retired injured, trailing 6-1, 3-0. America's Fritz faced gruelling five-set battles in his opening two matches but it was a different story in his fourth-round encounter on Court One. The Eastbourne champion broke Thompson twice to seal the first set in just 21 minutes and led 3-0 in the second set when the Australian decided he could not go on, due to an apparent thigh injury. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

While Alcaraz's main rivals, seven-time winner Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner, are in ominous form, the second seed has blown hot and cold so far.

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz finds Midas touch as Sabalenka storms into quarters

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro Sunday warned that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risked hurting the global economy.&nbsp;"We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules," the bloc said in a summit statement, referring to the World Trade Organization.&nbsp;The 11 emerging nations -- including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output.&nbsp;The bloc is divided about much, but has found common cause when it comes to the mercurial US leader and his stop-start tariff wars.&nbsp;BRICS described such tariffs as illegal and arbitrary, threatening to "further reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty into international economic and trade activities."&nbsp;In April, Trump threatened allies and rivals alike with a slew of punitive duties, but abruptly offered a reprieve in the face of a fierce market sell-off.&nbsp;Trump has warned they will again impose unilateral levies on partners unless they reach "deals" by August 1. &nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 11 emerging nations -- including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represent about half the worlds population and 40 percent of global economic output.

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro Sunday warned that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risked hurting the global economy. "We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules," the bloc said in a summit statement, referring to the World Trade Organization. The 11 emerging nations -- including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output. The bloc is divided about much, but has found common cause when it comes to the mercurial US leader and his stop-start tariff wars. BRICS described such tariffs as illegal and arbitrary, threatening to "further reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty into international economic and trade activities." In April, Trump threatened allies and rivals alike with a slew of punitive duties, but abruptly offered a reprieve in the face of a fierce market sell-off. Trump has warned they will again impose unilateral levies on partners unless they reach "deals" by August 1. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 11 emerging nations -- including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output.

'Serious Concerns', says BRICS on Trump import Tariffs

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday. The 22-year-old Germany international was hurt in a challenge with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as Bayern lost 2-0 in the quarter-finals in Atlanta on Saturday. Coach Vincent Kompany was incensed by the injury but called it an "accident". Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticised Donnarumma though for being "reckless".&nbsp;Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/summer-transfer-window-arsenal-boost-midfield-with-martin-zubimendi-signing-on-five-year-deal-1751807287835">Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal</a>&nbsp;"This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and us all. This hits FC Bayern," said sporting director Max Eberl. "Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he has in our team.&nbsp;"Furthermore, there's also a huge human impact and we all feel for him: Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He'll get everything he needs from us.&nbsp;"We'll support him intensively, be by his side and already look forward to when he's back on the pitch."&nbsp;According to German media, Musiala is expected to miss four to five months and could return just before the end of the year.&nbsp;"It's a situation where you don't have to go in like that; it's reckless," Neuer said after the match. “He accepts the risk of injuring his opponent.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday. The 22-year-old Germany international was hurt in a challenge with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as Bayern lost 2-0 in the quarter-finals in Atlanta on Saturday. Coach Vincent Kompany was incensed by the injury but called it an "accident". Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticised Donnarumma though for being "reckless". Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement. Also read | Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal "This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and us all. This hits FC Bayern," said sporting director Max Eberl. "Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he has in our team. "Furthermore, there's also a huge human impact and we all feel for him: Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He'll get everything he needs from us. "We'll support him intensively, be by his side and already look forward to when he's back on the pitch." According to German media, Musiala is expected to miss four to five months and could return just before the end of the year. "It's a situation where you don't have to go in like that; it's reckless," Neuer said after the match. “He accepts the risk of injuring his opponent.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.

FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich confirm Jamal Musiala out for extended period with broken fibula

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million). Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid.&nbsp;"This is a huge moment in my career," said the defensive midfielder, who is understood to have put pen to paper on a five-year deal. "It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are.&nbsp;"I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-lionel-messi-rewinds-clock-scores-brilliant-solo-goal-in-inter-miami-s-mls-win-1751789458850">Watch: Lionel Messi rewinds clock, scores brilliant solo goal in Inter Miami's MLS win</a>

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The Athletic reported that Arsenal paid above Zubimendi's 60 million euro ($71 million, £51 million) buyout clause in order to spread the cost of the fee over a number of instalments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zubimendi, 26, made 236 appearances in all competitions for Sociedad after graduating from the club's academy and has played 19 times for Spain. He will reinforce manager Mikel Arteta's midfield options after the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. Zubimendi's arrival paves the way for Arsenal's record-signing Declan Rice to play a more attacking midfield role alongside captain Martin Odegaard.&nbsp;"Martin is a player who will bring a huge amount of quality and football intelligence to our team," said Arteta. “He will fit in really well and he has all the attributes to be a key player for us.”&nbsp;Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.&nbsp;The Gunners are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford.&nbsp;Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season for a third straight year and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League but ultimately ended up without a trophy for a fifth consecutive season.&nbsp;Attention will now turn to the forward line as the Gunners try to see off champions Liverpool and Manchester City and claim their first league title since 2003/04.&nbsp;Arteta's men had to cope without a natural striker for much of last season due to long-term injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.&nbsp;Reports on Sunday suggest a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of being sealed to fill the need for a new number nine.&nbsp;Arsenal have also been linked with a move for Chelsea's Noni Madueke.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million). Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid. "This is a huge moment in my career," said the defensive midfielder, who is understood to have put pen to paper on a five-year deal. "It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are. "I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come." Also read | Watch: Lionel Messi rewinds clock, scores brilliant solo goal in Inter Miami's MLS win

Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.

Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a negotiating team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce in Gaza, but rejected Hamas's earlier ceasefire proposals."The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office."In light of an assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the invitation to proximity talks be accepted and that the contacts for the return of our hostages – on the basis of the Qatari proposal that Israel has agreed to – be continued," the statement added."The negotiating team will leave tomorrow (Sunday) for the talks in Qatar."Hamas announced late on Friday that it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire.US President Donald Trump has been making a renewed push to end nearly 21 months of war in Gaza, and Netanyahu is due in Washington for talks with him on Monday.Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in the devastated Palestinian territory, too.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a negotiating team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce in Gaza, but rejected Hamas's earlier ceasefire proposals. "The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office. "In light of an assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the invitation to proximity talks be accepted and that the contacts for the return of our hostages – on the basis of the Qatari proposal that Israel has agreed to – be continued," the statement added. "The negotiating team will leave tomorrow (Sunday) for the talks in Qatar." Hamas announced late on Friday that it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has been making a renewed push to end nearly 21 months of war in Gaza, and Netanyahu is due in Washington for talks with him on Monday. Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in the devastated Palestinian territory, too. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office.

Israel agrees to Qatar talks on Gaza truce — but slams Hamas’s 'unacceptable' demands

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.&nbsp;Holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a 159-run victory in the first Test in Barbados, the tourists have three wickets in hand as they sit on 221-7 going into the fourth day of what has so far been a low-scoring duel.&nbsp;Smith's innings of 71, his 43rd Test half-century, reflected his awareness of the state of the match as the day progressed.&nbsp;Cautious at first when he came to the crease with his side again in early trouble at 28 for three in the first session, Smith unfurled more of the trademark shots from his considerable repertoire in productive partnerships with Green and then the always aggressive Travis Head.&nbsp;He looked well set to coast to a 37th Test hundred after tea only to be undone by Justin Greaves, the seam bowling all-rounder trapping Smith lbw to end an innings that spanned 119 deliveries and included one six and seven fours.&nbsp;His 93-run fourth-wicket partnership with Green was pivotal in the visitors tilting the balance of play in their favour.&nbsp;"It's a tricky surface, a bit up and down, a bit of seam movement, so for this innings I decided to bat on middle (stump) and try and be a bit more still to negate lbw as much as possible," Smith said.&nbsp;"And then anything loose try to cash in on it. You've got to try to put the bad balls away to put the pressure back on the bowlers."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>In a nice spot</h2>For the former captain, the state of the pitch plus effective use of the new ball will give Australia the advantage going into the final innings of the match.&nbsp;"We're in a nice spot. I don't think the wicket is going to get any better to bat," he said."I think the new ball will be pretty critical for us when we get that opportunity but hopefully we can first get up to (a lead of) 300."&nbsp;Green, whose previous three innings in this series in the vital number three position have raised questions about his suitability for the role, displayed commendable discipline and application in working his way to a seventh Test fifty.&nbsp;All his good work was undone though by the vagaries of this two-paced pitch as he was bowled off the inside-edge by Shamar Joseph for 52 halfway through the afternoon period.&nbsp;His watchful innings occupied 123 balls during which he stroked five fours.&nbsp;Head was also a victim of uneven bounce, although the persistent pace and accuracy of Shamar Joseph contributed to him being bowled for 39.&nbsp;Alex Carey (26 not out) again eked out important runs for Australia at the end of the day, and resumes on the fourth day in partnership with captain Pat Cummins.&nbsp;Earlier, nightwatchman Nathan Lyon's demise lifted West Indies spirits higher after a strong finish to the second day when a Jayden Seales double-strike reduced Australia to 12 for two at stumps.&nbsp;Lyon offered a catch high to John Campbell at second slip off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph having done his job the previous evening in protecting the next man in, Smith, from having to negotiate a tricky few minutes to the close.&nbsp;After missing the first Test through injury and then falling cheaply in the first innings on Thursday, Smith was clearly intent on lengthy occupation of the crease second time around.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday. Holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a 159-run victory in the first Test in Barbados, the tourists have three wickets in hand as they sit on 221-7 going into the fourth day of what has so far been a low-scoring duel. Smith's innings of 71, his 43rd Test half-century, reflected his awareness of the state of the match as the day progressed. Cautious at first when he came to the crease with his side again in early trouble at 28 for three in the first session, Smith unfurled more of the trademark shots from his considerable repertoire in productive partnerships with Green and then the always aggressive Travis Head. He looked well set to coast to a 37th Test hundred after tea only to be undone by Justin Greaves, the seam bowling all-rounder trapping Smith lbw to end an innings that spanned 119 deliveries and included one six and seven fours. His 93-run fourth-wicket partnership with Green was pivotal in the visitors tilting the balance of play in their favour. "It's a tricky surface, a bit up and down, a bit of seam movement, so for this innings I decided to bat on middle (stump) and try and be a bit more still to negate lbw as much as possible," Smith said. "And then anything loose try to cash in on it. You've got to try to put the bad balls away to put the pressure back on the bowlers." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH In a nice spot For the former captain, the state of the pitch plus effective use of the new ball will give Australia the advantage going into the final innings of the match. "We're in a nice spot. I don't think the wicket is going to get any better to bat," he said. "I think the new ball will be pretty critical for us when we get that opportunity but hopefully we can first get up to (a lead of) 300." Green, whose previous three innings in this series in the vital number three position have raised questions about his suitability for the role, displayed commendable discipline and application in working his way to a seventh Test fifty. All his good work was undone though by the vagaries of this two-paced pitch as he was bowled off the inside-edge by Shamar Joseph for 52 halfway through the afternoon period. His watchful innings occupied 123 balls during which he stroked five fours. Head was also a victim of uneven bounce, although the persistent pace and accuracy of Shamar Joseph contributed to him being bowled for 39. Alex Carey (26 not out) again eked out important runs for Australia at the end of the day, and resumes on the fourth day in partnership with captain Pat Cummins. Earlier, nightwatchman Nathan Lyon's demise lifted West Indies spirits higher after a strong finish to the second day when a Jayden Seales double-strike reduced Australia to 12 for two at stumps. Lyon offered a catch high to John Campbell at second slip off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph having done his job the previous evening in protecting the next man in, Smith, from having to negotiate a tricky few minutes to the close. After missing the first Test through injury and then falling cheaply in the first innings on Thursday, Smith was clearly intent on lengthy occupation of the crease second time around. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

WI vs AUS, 2nd Test: Steve Smith guides Australia to commanding lead against hosts West Indies

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half.&nbsp;Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick.&nbsp;Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew.&nbsp;"Everything was going under control with the result, not conceding much, but the last 10 minutes (were) kind of crazy, when we lost a little bit our shape, our intensity...but overall a good 80 minutes and the last 10 minutes to improve," Real coach Xabi Alonso told broadcaster DAZN.&nbsp;Alonso's side find themselves in the semi-finals despite Mbappe still not having started a game at the tournament.&nbsp;The France superstar, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will now hope to start for the first time when Real take on his old club in a fascinating last-four showdown at the same venue on Wednesday.&nbsp;"It will be a great challenge for us to face PSG but let's take positives from today and move on for the next one," Alonso added.&nbsp;Whoever emerges victorious from that tie will be the favourites to win the inaugural edition of FIFA's expanded competition, with Chelsea playing Fluminense in the other semi-final.&nbsp;This match, watched by a crowd of 76,611, was a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final which Real won 2-0.&nbsp;But while they needed two late goals to claim victory then, this time they seemed to have got the job done early after Alonso sprang something of a surprise tactically, ditching his three-man central defence for a back four.&nbsp;Julian Brandt was not far away from giving the German side the lead, but instead it was Real who went in front in the 10th minute.&nbsp;Garcia had scored three times in Madrid's first four matches at the Club World Cup, including the winner against Juventus in the last 16.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>Crazy ending</h2>He stole in between two defenders to meet an Arda Guler cross at the near post and make it 1-0 to the delight of the vast majority of the crowd.&nbsp;The summer heat contributed to the slow pace of the contest, but Real also effectively killed off Dortmund's hopes by scoring again in the 20th minute.&nbsp;Patient build-up play on the right involving the imperious Jude Bellingham and Gonzalo ended with the two full-backs combining as a low Trent Alexander-Arnold cutback was swept in by Fran Garcia.&nbsp;They should have scored more goals before half-time, with Bellingham -- deprived of the chance to face his brother Jobe who was suspended -- firing just wide after a nice dummy by Vinicius Junior.&nbsp;The latter sent a shot wide when he tried to surprise Gregor Kobel from the edge of the box, while Aurelien Tchouameni cracked an effort off the woodwork just past the hour mark, albeit there was an offside earlier in the move.&nbsp;Dortmund could have made a real comeback attempt had half-time substitute Beier scored at the other end just before that, although their hopes were briefly raised late on.Beier made it 2-1 three minutes into time added on as he controlled a poor clearance and fired past Thibaut Courtois.&nbsp;Mbappe, who came on for Bellingham midway through the second half, then scored his 44th club goal since the start of the season with an overhead effort at the back post from a Guler cross.&nbsp;Then Guirassy was brought down at the other end, leading to centre-back Huijsen being sent off. Guirassy scored the penalty to make it 3-2 with his 38th of the season.&nbsp;"It is a deserved win for Real Madrid," said Dortmund coach Niko Kovac.&nbsp;"We showed our qualities and it is not a failure if you go home after a defeat against them."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half. Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick. Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew. "Everything was going under control with the result, not conceding much, but the last 10 minutes (were) kind of crazy, when we lost a little bit our shape, our intensity...but overall a good 80 minutes and the last 10 minutes to improve," Real coach Xabi Alonso told broadcaster DAZN. Alonso's side find themselves in the semi-finals despite Mbappe still not having started a game at the tournament. The France superstar, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will now hope to start for the first time when Real take on his old club in a fascinating last-four showdown at the same venue on Wednesday. "It will be a great challenge for us to face PSG but let's take positives from today and move on for the next one," Alonso added. Whoever emerges victorious from that tie will be the favourites to win the inaugural edition of FIFA's expanded competition, with Chelsea playing Fluminense in the other semi-final. This match, watched by a crowd of 76,611, was a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final which Real won 2-0. But while they needed two late goals to claim victory then, this time they seemed to have got the job done early after Alonso sprang something of a surprise tactically, ditching his three-man central defence for a back four. Julian Brandt was not far away from giving the German side the lead, but instead it was Real who went in front in the 10th minute. Garcia had scored three times in Madrid's first four matches at the Club World Cup, including the winner against Juventus in the last 16. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH Crazy ending He stole in between two defenders to meet an Arda Guler cross at the near post and make it 1-0 to the delight of the vast majority of the crowd. The summer heat contributed to the slow pace of the contest, but Real also effectively killed off Dortmund's hopes by scoring again in the 20th minute. Patient build-up play on the right involving the imperious Jude Bellingham and Gonzalo ended with the two full-backs combining as a low Trent Alexander-Arnold cutback was swept in by Fran Garcia. They should have scored more goals before half-time, with Bellingham -- deprived of the chance to face his brother Jobe who was suspended -- firing just wide after a nice dummy by Vinicius Junior. The latter sent a shot wide when he tried to surprise Gregor Kobel from the edge of the box, while Aurelien Tchouameni cracked an effort off the woodwork just past the hour mark, albeit there was an offside earlier in the move. Dortmund could have made a real comeback attempt had half-time substitute Beier scored at the other end just before that, although their hopes were briefly raised late on. Beier made it 2-1 three minutes into time added on as he controlled a poor clearance and fired past Thibaut Courtois. Mbappe, who came on for Bellingham midway through the second half, then scored his 44th club goal since the start of the season with an overhead effort at the back post from a Guler cross. Then Guirassy was brought down at the other end, leading to centre-back Huijsen being sent off. Guirassy scored the penalty to make it 3-2 with his 38th of the season. "It is a deserved win for Real Madrid," said Dortmund coach Niko Kovac. "We showed our qualities and it is not a failure if you go home after a defeat against them." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

FIFA Club World Cup: Kylian Mbappe on target as Real Madrid down Borussia Dortmund to reach semis

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match before Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep again struck with the new ball as the tourists pressed for a series-levelling win at Edgbaston on Saturday. Gill followed his first-innings 267 in the second Test with another superb knock of 161 off just 162 balls. He eventually declared India's second innings on 427-6 after tea on the fourth day. That left England needing a mammoth 608 runs to go 2-0 up in this five-match series.&nbsp;&nbsp;No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a>&nbsp;England's corresponding record is the 378 they made against India at Edgbaston three years ago. But at Saturday's close in Birmingham, they were 72-3, needing a further 536 runs on the final day to achieve a win that would be remarkable even in their current 'Bazball' era of aggressive batting. But Harry Brook, who helped keep England afloat in the first innings with 158 in a total of 407, was still there on 15 not out.&nbsp;Siraj, who led India's attack with 6-70 in the first innings, struck an early blow Saturday when he removed Zak Crawley for a duck as a loose drive went straight to backward point.&nbsp;Deep, given the unenviable task of replacing Jasprit Bumrah, the world's number one ranked fast bowler, then carried on from his four-wicket haul first-time around by bowling left-hander Ben Duckett (25) with a nip-back ball.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then clean bowled Joe Root for just six as the world's number one-ranked Test batsman was undone by a superb full-length ball that moved away late.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, by taking his tally in this match to 430 runs, the 25-year-old Gill became only the fifth batsman to score 400 or more runs in a single Test.&nbsp;Gill, thrust into the captaincy following Rohit Sharma's shock retirement from Test duty in May, has scored three hundreds in his first four innings as skipper following his 147 during India's defeat in the first Test at Headingley.&nbsp;He was ably assisted earlier Saturday by Rishabh Pant, who made England pay dearly for dropping him twice, including a poor miss by Crawley at mid-off when the wicketkeeper had made just 10.&nbsp;Pant cashed in with a typically dashing 65 during a fourth-wicket partnership of 110 in just 103 balls with his skipper.<h3>Tongue lashing</h3>&nbsp;But Gill, often a classical stylist, showed he could bat just as aggressively as Pant by hitting fast bowler Josh Tongue for three consecutive boundaries, with a superb hooked six followed by a swiped four over mid-on and a scorching pull that England captain Ben Stokes could not stop.&nbsp;Gill, batting in the number four slot previously occupied by India star Virat Kohli, who retired just days after Rohit, hooked another six off Tongue.Pant's dashing display ended when trying to smash off-spinner Shoaib Bashir; he lost control of his bat, which flew to midwicket while the ball went to deep mid-off -- where Duckett made no mistake with the catch.&nbsp;Pant faced just 58 balls, including eight fours and three sixes.&nbsp;After tea, Gill piled on the runs with a brilliant straight six and two fours off consecutive balls from Chris Woakes, before slog-sweeping part-time off-spinner Root for six to go to 150 in superb style.&nbsp;There was a comical moment next ball when Ollie Pope, with sunglasses on top of his cap rather than over his eyes, lost sight of a chance in the deep.&nbsp;Gill's brilliant display finally ended when he spooned a simple return catch to Bashir, having hit 13 fours and eight sixes in his latest masterclass.&nbsp;There were crowd chants of "Boring, boring India" as the tourists batted on before Gill finally called a halt, with Ravindra Jadeja 69 not out.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match before Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep again struck with the new ball as the tourists pressed for a series-levelling win at Edgbaston on Saturday. Gill followed his first-innings 267 in the second Test with another superb knock of 161 off just 162 balls. He eventually declared India's second innings on 427-6 after tea on the fourth day. That left England needing a mammoth 608 runs to go 2-0 up in this five-match series. No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003. Also read | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH England's corresponding record is the 378 they made against India at Edgbaston three years ago. But at Saturday's close in Birmingham, they were 72-3, needing a further 536 runs on the final day to achieve a win that would be remarkable even in their current 'Bazball' era of aggressive batting. But Harry Brook, who helped keep England afloat in the first innings with 158 in a total of 407, was still there on 15 not out. Siraj, who led India's attack with 6-70 in the first innings, struck an early blow Saturday when he removed Zak Crawley for a duck as a loose drive went straight to backward point. Deep, given the unenviable task of replacing Jasprit Bumrah, the world's number one ranked fast bowler, then carried on from his four-wicket haul first-time around by bowling left-hander Ben Duckett (25) with a nip-back ball. He then clean bowled Joe Root for just six as the world's number one-ranked Test batsman was undone by a superb full-length ball that moved away late. Earlier, by taking his tally in this match to 430 runs, the 25-year-old Gill became only the fifth batsman to score 400 or more runs in a single Test. Gill, thrust into the captaincy following Rohit Sharma's shock retirement from Test duty in May, has scored three hundreds in his first four innings as skipper following his 147 during India's defeat in the first Test at Headingley. He was ably assisted earlier Saturday by Rishabh Pant, who made England pay dearly for dropping him twice, including a poor miss by Crawley at mid-off when the wicketkeeper had made just 10. Pant cashed in with a typically dashing 65 during a fourth-wicket partnership of 110 in just 103 balls with his skipper. Tongue lashing But Gill, often a classical stylist, showed he could bat just as aggressively as Pant by hitting fast bowler Josh Tongue for three consecutive boundaries, with a superb hooked six followed by a swiped four over mid-on and a scorching pull that England captain Ben Stokes could not stop. Gill, batting in the number four slot previously occupied by India star Virat Kohli, who retired just days after Rohit, hooked another six off Tongue. Pant's dashing display ended when trying to smash off-spinner Shoaib Bashir; he lost control of his bat, which flew to midwicket while the ball went to deep mid-off -- where Duckett made no mistake with the catch. Pant faced just 58 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. After tea, Gill piled on the runs with a brilliant straight six and two fours off consecutive balls from Chris Woakes, before slog-sweeping part-time off-spinner Root for six to go to 150 in superb style. There was a comical moment next ball when Ollie Pope, with sunglasses on top of his cap rather than over his eyes, lost sight of a chance in the deep. Gill's brilliant display finally ended when he spooned a simple return catch to Bashir, having hit 13 fours and eight sixes in his latest masterclass. There were crowd chants of "Boring, boring India" as the tourists batted on before Gill finally called a halt, with Ravindra Jadeja 69 not out. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 161 puts India ahead as Edgbaston Test enters day five

British media on Saturday saluted rock legends Oasis as "electrifying" and even "biblical" after their opening comeback concert received an equally ecstatic reception from fans in Cardiff.The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures.For the Daily Mail, "Oasis fans were blown away as the iconic band reunited after 16 years and delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia.""Oasis returned as if no time has passed at all," said the Daily Telegraph.Other media were equally gushing after brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher wowed their audience with a batch of top hits including "Morning Glory" and "Supersonic"."The band sound, to use Liam’s favourite phrase, absolutely biblical," said Rolling Stone.&nbsp;For the Guardian newspaper, the concert was "a shameless trip back to the 90s for Britpop’s loudest, greatest songs."The BBC said Oasis showed "a hunger and a passion that was missing from their last shows in 2009."The band will now play another 40 tour dates from their native Manchester as far away as Brazil and Japan with around 900,000 tickets sold to date.

'Electrifying;' 'biblical': UK press in raptures on Oasis comeback

British media on Saturday saluted rock legends Oasis as "electrifying" and even "biblical" after their opening comeback concert received an equally ecstatic reception from fans in Cardiff. The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures. For the Daily Mail, "Oasis fans were blown away as the iconic band reunited after 16 years and delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia." "Oasis returned as if no time has passed at all," said the Daily Telegraph. Other media were equally gushing after brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher wowed their audience with a batch of top hits including "Morning Glory" and "Supersonic". "The band sound, to use Liam’s favourite phrase, absolutely biblical," said Rolling Stone. For the Guardian newspaper, the concert was "a shameless trip back to the 90s for Britpop’s loudest, greatest songs." The BBC said Oasis showed "a hunger and a passion that was missing from their last shows in 2009." The band will now play another 40 tour dates from their native Manchester as far away as Brazil and Japan with around 900,000 tickets sold to date.

The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures.

Imperious Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner made short work of Spain's Pedro Martinez on Saturday to reach the last 16 without dropping a set. The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.&nbsp;"Obviously very happy but I think we all saw that he was struggling with his shoulder," said Sinner. "He couldn't serve very well. Especially on this surface when you don't serve well, then it's not easy to play."&nbsp;The Italian said his first week at Wimbledon "couldn't have gone better".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-chiefs-defend-electronic-line-calling-after-raducanu-draper-criticism-1751725696205">Wimbledon chiefs defend electronic line-calling after Raducanu, Draper criticism</a>&nbsp;"Every time when you reach the second week of a Grand Slam it's a very special occasion," he said. "Even more special here in Wimbledon, so I'm very happy to be in the second week."&nbsp;Sinner, a Formula One fan, said he would organise his practice schedule around the British Grand Prix, which takes place at Silverstone on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will face either 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov or Sebastian Ofner in the fourth round at the All England Club.&nbsp;The 23-year-old took a vice-like grip on the Centre Court match from the start, racing into a 5-0 lead.&nbsp;Martinez was given a time-out at that point and received treatment on his right shoulder before winning the next game to love on his own serve but Sinner wrapped up the set in the following game.&nbsp;The second set was tighter until Sinner broke in the fifth game, repeating the feat to take the set.&nbsp;Martinez required further treatment before the third set but it had little impact as Sinner raced into a 5-0 lead.&nbsp;The Spaniard, 28, held up a finger to the crowd after clawing a game back but that only delayed the inevitable.&nbsp;Sinner has lost just 17 games in total across his three matches in the first week of Wimbledon, in contrast to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who has shown patchy form.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Italian returned from a doping ban in May, losing the Italian Open final to Alcaraz and squandering three championship points against the same opponent in the French Open final.&nbsp;His best performance at Wimbledon was a run to the semi-finals in 2023 and he reached the quarters last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.

Imperious Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner made short work of Spain's Pedro Martinez on Saturday to reach the last 16 without dropping a set. The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours. "Obviously very happy but I think we all saw that he was struggling with his shoulder," said Sinner. "He couldn't serve very well. Especially on this surface when you don't serve well, then it's not easy to play." The Italian said his first week at Wimbledon "couldn't have gone better". Also read | Wimbledon chiefs defend electronic line-calling after Raducanu, Draper criticism "Every time when you reach the second week of a Grand Slam it's a very special occasion," he said. "Even more special here in Wimbledon, so I'm very happy to be in the second week." Sinner, a Formula One fan, said he would organise his practice schedule around the British Grand Prix, which takes place at Silverstone on Sunday. He will face either 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov or Sebastian Ofner in the fourth round at the All England Club. The 23-year-old took a vice-like grip on the Centre Court match from the start, racing into a 5-0 lead. Martinez was given a time-out at that point and received treatment on his right shoulder before winning the next game to love on his own serve but Sinner wrapped up the set in the following game. The second set was tighter until Sinner broke in the fifth game, repeating the feat to take the set. Martinez required further treatment before the third set but it had little impact as Sinner raced into a 5-0 lead. The Spaniard, 28, held up a finger to the crowd after clawing a game back but that only delayed the inevitable. Sinner has lost just 17 games in total across his three matches in the first week of Wimbledon, in contrast to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who has shown patchy form. The Italian returned from a doping ban in May, losing the Italian Open final to Alcaraz and squandering three championship points against the same opponent in the French Open final. His best performance at Wimbledon was a run to the semi-finals in 2023 and he reached the quarters last year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner crushes Pedro Martinez to reach Wimbledon last-16

Wimbledon chiefs have defended electronic line-calling after Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper questioned the technology during the first week of the tournament. A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at the All England Club this year, ending player challenges of contentious calls. But Raducanu, Britain's leading women's player, was unhappy after her 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 third-round defeat against top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Friday. The world number 40 said one call in particular, when a shot from Sabalenka was ruled to have clipped the line, was wrong.&nbsp;"That call was for sure out," said the former US Open champion after the intense battle on Centre Court. "It's kind of disappointing, the tournament here, that the calls can be so wrong, but for the most part they've been OK.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I've had a few in my other matches, too, that have been very wrong. Hopefully, they can fix that."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-2025-carlos-alcaraz-into-last-16-as-aryna-sabalenka-outlasts-emma-raducanu-1751686596246">Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz into last 16 as Aryna Sabalenka outlasts Emma Raducanu</a>&nbsp;The automated technology has become standard across tennis, with all events on the men's ATP Tour and many WTA tournaments using it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Australian Open and the US Open are fully automated but the French Open remains an outlier, sticking to human line judges.&nbsp;Britain's Draper, the men's fourth seed, queried one serve from Marin Cilic during his second-round loss on Thursday.&nbsp;"I don't think it's 100 per cent accurate, in all honesty," he said. "A couple of the ones today it showed a mark on the court. There's no way the chalk would have showed."&nbsp;But Wimbledon chiefs said Saturday they were confident in the technology.&nbsp;"Live electronic line-calling technology is now widely used week in and week out on tour," said a spokesman for the tournament. “The technology goes through a rigorous certification process and meets the (agreed) standards... so we can provide maximum accuracy in our officiating.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at the All England Club this year, ending player challenges of contentious calls.

Wimbledon chiefs have defended electronic line-calling after Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper questioned the technology during the first week of the tournament. A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at the All England Club this year, ending player challenges of contentious calls. But Raducanu, Britain's leading women's player, was unhappy after her 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 third-round defeat against top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Friday. The world number 40 said one call in particular, when a shot from Sabalenka was ruled to have clipped the line, was wrong. "That call was for sure out," said the former US Open champion after the intense battle on Centre Court. "It's kind of disappointing, the tournament here, that the calls can be so wrong, but for the most part they've been OK. "I've had a few in my other matches, too, that have been very wrong. Hopefully, they can fix that." Also read | Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz into last 16 as Aryna Sabalenka outlasts Emma Raducanu The automated technology has become standard across tennis, with all events on the men's ATP Tour and many WTA tournaments using it. The Australian Open and the US Open are fully automated but the French Open remains an outlier, sticking to human line judges. Britain's Draper, the men's fourth seed, queried one serve from Marin Cilic during his second-round loss on Thursday. "I don't think it's 100 per cent accurate, in all honesty," he said. "A couple of the ones today it showed a mark on the court. There's no way the chalk would have showed." But Wimbledon chiefs said Saturday they were confident in the technology. "Live electronic line-calling technology is now widely used week in and week out on tour," said a spokesman for the tournament. “The technology goes through a rigorous certification process and meets the (agreed) standards... so we can provide maximum accuracy in our officiating.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at the All England Club this year, ending player challenges of contentious calls.

Wimbledon chiefs defend electronic line-calling after Raducanu, Draper criticism

England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million).&nbsp;The England international, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.&nbsp;He spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan, who did not exercise their right to buy him.&nbsp;Walker's contract at City, whom he joined in 2017, was due to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season.&nbsp;"I'm delighted to be here," the right-back said in a Burnley statement on Saturday."When I spoke to (manager) Scott Parker and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-ruben-neves-joao-cancelo-in-tears-as-al-hilal-stars-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-diogo-jota-1751689236039">Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota</a>&nbsp;"He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world."&nbsp;Walker, capped 96 times by England, was not part of City's squad for the Club World Cup and another move had been anticipated.&nbsp;The deal reunites reunite Walker with Parker, the Burnley boss who was a teammate at Tottenham between 2011 and 2013.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyle Walker, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.

England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million). The England international, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League. He spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan, who did not exercise their right to buy him. Walker's contract at City, whom he joined in 2017, was due to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season. "I'm delighted to be here," the right-back said in a Burnley statement on Saturday. "When I spoke to (manager) Scott Parker and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. ALSO READ | Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota "He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world." Walker, capped 96 times by England, was not part of City's squad for the Club World Cup and another move had been anticipated. The deal reunites reunite Walker with Parker, the Burnley boss who was a teammate at Tottenham between 2011 and 2013. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyle Walker, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.

Premier League: Man City defender Kyle Walker joins Burnley

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