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The US Open 2025 is already in the second week and a fan has gone viral than some of the players in the year's last major. The fan in the conversation is a Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek who went viral for snatching a game-worn hat of Poland's Kamil Majchrzak round 2 match at the Flushing Meadows. The reason why the CEO became infamous was that he snatched the hat away from a you boy in what social media described as very wrong. The hat-snatcher CEO, however, has apologised for his behaviour now and even has sent the hat to the boy.<h2>CEO snatches hat from boy at US Open</h2>The incident occurred after Majchrzak won his second round match against Karen Khachanov and was signing autographs on the rails which was crowded by the fans. A young boy was in the crowd as well next to the CEO and just when Majchrzak tried to offer his game-worn hat to the boy, the CEO snatched it and bagged it after showing it to his sons. Have a look at the video below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Try watching this without cringing <a href="https://t.co/5uwmIAmOXN">pic.twitter.com/5uwmIAmOXN</a>&mdash; Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1961456246894018607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After being called out for his behaviour, Szczerek has "unequivocally apologize to the young boy, his family, all the fans, and the player himself," in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/piotr.szczerek.545/posts/pfbid02hgzrtcFXgsjRbnyq3B3ZkPTA3bj3X4VF5RbGY1CKLskwyZXfkhVHdcP9gfoNX5ZWl">social media post</a> which further read: " I became caught up in the heat of the moment and the joy of the victory, and I believed Majchrzak was handing a hat to me to give to my sons, who had previously asked for autographs. Regardless of what I believed was happening, the actions I took hurt the young boy and disappointed the fans. I have sent the hat back to the boy and extended my sincere apologies to his family. I hope, at least to a small extent, I was able to repair the harm I caused."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-joe-bugner-boxer-who-challenged-mohammed-ali-and-joe-frazier-dies-at-75-1756802622237">Joe Bugner Death: Boxer who challenged Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier dies at 75</a><h2>What did Majchrzak do about it?</h2>The player, when got to know about the incident, asked on social media to connect with the young fan and the internet obliged. He eventually met with the young boy, Brock, and gave him more than just a game-worn hat - swag bag and a new hat along with posing for a few pictures. See the post below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Kamil Majchrzak meeting the young boy who had the hat taken from him the other day at the US Open. A happy ending… this is what it’s all about. Protect this man at all costs. 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/EAaJVltyM6">pic.twitter.com/EAaJVltyM6</a>&mdash; The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTennisLetter/status/1961840408956485867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Majchrzak's US Open run, however, came to an end after he retired from his third round match against Leandro Riedi due to injury.

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek was mired in controversy after snatching hat from a young boy offered by Poland's Kamil Majchrzak after his second round win at the US Open 2025 in the first week. He now has apologized for his behaviour and returned the hat to the boy.

The US Open 2025 is already in the second week and a fan has gone viral than some of the players in the year's last major. The fan in the conversation is a Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek who went viral for snatching a game-worn hat of Poland's Kamil Majchrzak round 2 match at the Flushing Meadows. The reason why the CEO became infamous was that he snatched the hat away from a you boy in what social media described as very wrong. The hat-snatcher CEO, however, has apologised for his behaviour now and even has sent the hat to the boy. CEO snatches hat from boy at US Open The incident occurred after Majchrzak won his second round match against Karen Khachanov and was signing autographs on the rails which was crowded by the fans. A young boy was in the crowd as well next to the CEO and just when Majchrzak tried to offer his game-worn hat to the boy, the CEO snatched it and bagged it after showing it to his sons. Have a look at the video below:

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek was mired in controversy after snatching hat from a young boy offered by Poland's Kamil Majchrzak after his second round win at the US Open 2025 in the first week. He now has apologized for his behaviour and returned the hat to the boy.

Polish CEO who snatched hat from young boy at US Open was 'caught up in joy of victory'

Liverpool dominated the 2025 summer transfer window with record signings like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, making them the Premier League’s top spenders on the five most expensive transfers.

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Two-time British and Commonwealth boxing champion, Joe Bugner, who also took on Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier in the 1970s, has passed away aged 75. The heavyweight boxer was also the European champion thrice in his division. Bugner, who was fondly known as 'Aussie Joe' after his move to Australia post retiring from boxing in 1999, was diagnosed with dementia in his last years. He took his last breath in a care home in Brisbane. The British Boxing Board of Control expressed sadness and extended condolences to the boxer's family on his passing.<h2>Who was Joe Bugner?</h2>Bugner was born in Hungary in 1950 but moved to Britain as a refugee after his family flew the country due to Soviet invasion in 1956. He became a boxer eventually and fought in heavyweight division. He fought in 83 fights and won 69 of them. lost 13 and drew 1. He fought many big names during his career including Ali, Frazier and more.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mitchell-starc-announces-retirement-from-t20-international-cricket-1756781382872">Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 international cricket</a>He retired twice in his career which started in 1967, first time in 1987 after a fight with Frank Bruno. He returned to the ring eight years later due to money troubles and won the World Boxing Federation crown aged 48. He also won the Australian title in his division during the second part of his career. He retired for the second and final time in 1999 aged 49 after beating the US fighter Levi Billups.<h2>Fight with Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier</h2>Bugner fought with Ali twice in 1970s, including challenging him for the world heavyweight title in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. He lost to Ali on points both times. He fought Joe Frazier in 1973 but lost to him as well, that too on points. His most famous fight was in 1971 when he beat Henry Cooper b a quarter of a point and won the British, Commonwealth as well as European title in the process.

Joe Bugner, who moved to Britain in 1956 as a child refugee, was a two-time British and Commonwealth champion and three-time European winner as well. He fought against Ali and Frazier in 1970s. 

Two-time British and Commonwealth boxing champion, Joe Bugner, who also took on Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier in the 1970s, has passed away aged 75. The heavyweight boxer was also the European champion thrice in his division. Bugner, who was fondly known as 'Aussie Joe' after his move to Australia post retiring from boxing in 1999, was diagnosed with dementia in his last years. He took his last breath in a care home in Brisbane. The British Boxing Board of Control expressed sadness and extended condolences to the boxer's family on his passing. Who was Joe Bugner? Bugner was born in Hungary in 1950 but moved to Britain as a refugee after his family flew the country due to Soviet invasion in 1956. He became a boxer eventually and fought in heavyweight division. He fought in 83 fights and won 69 of them. lost 13 and drew 1. He fought many big names during his career including Ali, Frazier and more. Also Read - Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 international cricket He retired twice in his career which started in 1967, first time in 1987 after a fight with Frank Bruno. He returned to the ring eight years later due to money troubles and won the World Boxing Federation crown aged 48. He also won the Australian title in his division during the second part of his career. He retired for the second and final time in 1999 aged 49 after beating the US fighter Levi Billups. Fight with Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier Bugner fought with Ali twice in 1970s, including challenging him for the world heavyweight title in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. He lost to Ali on points both times. He fought Joe Frazier in 1973 but lost to him as well, that too on points. His most famous fight was in 1971 when he beat Henry Cooper b a quarter of a point and won the British, Commonwealth as well as European title in the process.

Joe Bugner, who moved to Britain in 1956 as a child refugee, was a two-time British and Commonwealth champion and three-time European winner as well. He fought against Ali and Frazier in 1970s.&nbsp;

Joe Bugner Death: Boxer who challenged Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier dies at 75

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Amanda Anisimova, in her best run at the US Open, has set up the women's singles QF against Iga Swiatek. Notably, Anisimova had lost the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final against Polish Swiatek.

Ever since making a comeback following a mental health break, Amanda Anisimova is reaching new heights in women's tennis world. At her last major, Wimbledon 2025, she reached the final by beating title-favourite Aryna Sabalenka in the semis. Anisimova, however, lost at the All-England Club in the final against Iga Swiakek in straight sets. The American now has a chance to avenge the loss at ongoing US Open 2025. Anisimova, in here best run at the year's last major, has set up a quarter-final against Swiatek in women's singles after her R16 win on Monday (Sep 1). Anisimova beats Haddad Maia in US Open R16 Anisimova was determined right from the beginning of her R16 match against Brazilian Haddad Maia on Monday (Sep 1). The Wimbledon 2025 finalist won her first set without dropping a game and lost just three in the next one to wrap up a fast 6-0, 6-3 win. Anisimova expressed happiness over her performance, especially in New York and said: "It was so great to be back on this court. It’s been a few years since I played here and it’s an incredible atmosphere.' Also Read - US Open: 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Connors, passes Federer in historic R16 win Anisimova had taken a break from tennis because to take care of mental health issues and made a comeback in Wimbledon 2024. Her Wimbledon 2025 performance (finalist) was the best since legendary Serena Williams in 2019 and she was the youngest to reach the title game at 23, also best since Serena at 22 in 2004. Anisimova set for Swiatek rematch The American is looking forward to her Wimbledon final rematch against Polish Iga Swiatek who has six grand slam titles to her name. "Who would have thought we would be meeting again so soon,’’ Anisimova noted. “I’m just very excited and it’s going to be a great match, I hope, this time."

Amanda Anisimova, in her best run at the US Open, has set up the women's singles QF against Iga Swiatek. Notably, Anisimova had lost the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final against Polish Swiatek.

Amanda Anisimova, in Wimbledon 2025 final rematch, sets up Iga Swiatek quarter-final at US Open 2025

Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals. The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but lopsided fourth-round showdown of former US Open champions on the Labor Day holiday in New York. Osaka broke in the very first game in front of an expectant Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd and was untouchable on serve in a ruthless display against a misfiring Gauff, who hit 33 unforced errors.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-oldest-djokovic-emulates-jimmy-connors-goes-past-federer-and-agassi-in-historic-us-open-2025-r16-win-1756704948883">'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win</a>"This is my favourite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back today," said Osaka, who looks primed for a tilt at a fifth Grand Slam."This is kind of uncharted territory at this point of my career," added Osaka. "I'm just enjoying it. I'm having fun."The 27-year-old, a two-time US Open champion, is enjoying her deepest run at a major since winning her second Australian Open title in 2021.It has been a painstaking climb back towards the top of the game for Osaka, who returned to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter in 2023."I was in the stands two months after I gave birth watching Coco and I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play," said Osaka, who also beat a 15-year-old Gauff at the US Open in their first meeting in 2019.Gauff conceded the mental toll of a challenging first week and the efforts to remodel her faltering serve had weighed heavily on her."I think emotionally how much this week was, I think today I just stepped in, and I maybe was a little bit empty," she said.Osaka plays Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova in Wednesday's quarter-finals. Muchova beat Ukrainian 27th seed Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 6-3 and is seeking a third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows.Reigning men's champion Sinner obliterated the unpredictable Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to start the night session.Bublik, the only player to beat Sinner this season aside from Carlos Alcaraz, had not dropped serve all tournament but was broken eight times by the world number one."He had a very tough match the last match, today he didn't serve as well as he usually serves, and I broke him early," said Sinner. "Overall, I'm very happy."Bublik smiled as he embraced Sinner at the net after the defeat, and could be heard telling the Italian: "You're so good, this is insane."Sinner is trying to become the first man to defend the US Open since Roger Federer won the last of his five successive titles in 2008.He advances to an all-Italian match-up with 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who demolished unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 to reach his first US Open quarter-final.<h2>Swiatek ‘in the zone’</h2>Swiatek brushed off Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in barely an hour to extend her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she targets a second US Open crown."I felt like in the beginning she played fast but later on I felt in my bubble, in the zone," said Swiatek.The Polish second seed faces Amanda Anisimova in a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0. The American thumped Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad 6-0, 6-3.Men's eighth seed Alex de Minaur sealed his passage to the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi.De Minaur put the world number 435 to the sword with eight breaks as he swept into a sixth Grand Slam quarter-final. He has never made it past the last eight though.The Australian next meets Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in three years.Auger-Aliassime's best run at a Grand Slam came when he advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open in 2021."It feels even better than the first time," Auger-Aliassime, 25, said of returning to the last eight in New York."I think the first time at 21 I was kind of on my way up. To have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence... to come back for a second time to the quarter-finals here, it feels much better."

US Open 2025: Japanese Naomi Osaka beat home-favorite Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in an anti-climatic R16 match at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on Labour Day. This is Osaka's best performance in a major since winning 2021 Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals. The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but lopsided fourth-round showdown of former US Open champions on the Labor Day holiday in New York. Osaka broke in the very first game in front of an expectant Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd and was untouchable on serve in a ruthless display against a misfiring Gauff, who hit 33 unforced errors. Also Read - 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win "This is my favourite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back today," said Osaka, who looks primed for a tilt at a fifth Grand Slam. "This is kind of uncharted territory at this point of my career," added Osaka. "I'm just enjoying it. I'm having fun." The 27-year-old, a two-time US Open champion, is enjoying her deepest run at a major since winning her second Australian Open title in 2021. It has been a painstaking climb back towards the top of the game for Osaka, who returned to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter in 2023. "I was in the stands two months after I gave birth watching Coco and I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play," said Osaka, who also beat a 15-year-old Gauff at the US Open in their first meeting in 2019. Gauff conceded the mental toll of a challenging first week and the efforts to remodel her faltering serve had weighed heavily on her. "I think emotionally how much this week was, I think today I just stepped in, and I maybe was a little bit empty," she said. Osaka plays Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova in Wednesday's quarter-finals. Muchova beat Ukrainian 27th seed Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 6-3 and is seeking a third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows. Reigning men's champion Sinner obliterated the unpredictable Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to start the night session. Bublik, the only player to beat Sinner this season aside from Carlos Alcaraz, had not dropped serve all tournament but was broken eight times by the world number one. "He had a very tough match the last match, today he didn't serve as well as he usually serves, and I broke him early," said Sinner. "Overall, I'm very happy." Bublik smiled as he embraced Sinner at the net after the defeat, and could be heard telling the Italian: "You're so good, this is insane." Sinner is trying to become the first man to defend the US Open since Roger Federer won the last of his five successive titles in 2008. He advances to an all-Italian match-up with 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who demolished unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 to reach his first US Open quarter-final. Swiatek ‘in the zone’ Swiatek brushed off Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in barely an hour to extend her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she targets a second US Open crown. "I felt like in the beginning she played fast but later on I felt in my bubble, in the zone," said Swiatek. The Polish second seed faces Amanda Anisimova in a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0. The American thumped Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad 6-0, 6-3. Men's eighth seed Alex de Minaur sealed his passage to the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi. De Minaur put the world number 435 to the sword with eight breaks as he swept into a sixth Grand Slam quarter-final. He has never made it past the last eight though. The Australian next meets Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in three years. Auger-Aliassime's best run at a Grand Slam came when he advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open in 2021. "It feels even better than the first time," Auger-Aliassime, 25, said of returning to the last eight in New York. "I think the first time at 21 I was kind of on my way up. To have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence... to come back for a second time to the quarter-finals here, it feels much better."

US Open 2025: Japanese Naomi Osaka beat home-favorite Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in an anti-climatic R16 match at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on Labour Day. This is Osaka's best performance in a major since winning 2021 Australian Open.

US Open 2025: Osaka, Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarter-finals

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc on Tuesday (September 2) announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals, bringing an end to a glittering chapter in the shortest format. The 35-year-old, who terrorised batters worldwide with his left-arm pace and swing, confirmed that he will now dedicate himself fully to Test cricket and One-Day Internationals. Starc leaves behind an impressive T20I record. In 65 matches, he picked up 79 wickets, finishing as Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format behind leg-spinner Adam Zampa.&nbsp;Also Read: U<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-us-open-2025-alex-de-minaur-routs-leandro-riedi-to-reach-quarter-finals-1756748424354">S Open 2025: Alex de Minaur routs Leandro Riedi to reach quarter-finals</a>&nbsp;His explosive spells and wicket-taking ability with the new ball were instrumental in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup triumph, a tournament he often cites as a personal career highlight. Explaining his decision, Starc said that while T20 cricket had given him memorable moments and cherished friendships, his heart remained with the longer formats. “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” he remarked, pointing to the upcoming Test series in India, another Ashes tour, and the 2027 ODI World Cup as milestones he still hopes to influence.&nbsp;Tributes poured in following his announcement. George Bailey, Chair of Selectors, praised Starc’s game-changing presence in the T20 side and highlighted his pivotal role in the 2021 World Cup victory. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg described his decision as “selfless,” noting that it would open opportunities for younger bowlers to step up ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-it-is-actually-shocking-ravi-bishnoi-reacts-on-rohit-virat-not-getting-farewell-match-1756730590600">'It is actually shocking': Ravi Bishnoi reacts on Rohit, Virat not getting farewell match</a>&nbsp;For fans and teammates alike, Starc’s exit from T20Is signals the end of an era. Yet, far from a farewell, the move represents a recalibration. By prioritising Tests and ODIs, Starc is positioning himself to extend his dominance in formats that demand not just pace, but also endurance and tactical mastery. The next chapter of his career promises to be as compelling as the one he leaves behind.

Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 international cricket

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc on Tuesday (September 2) announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals, bringing an end to a glittering chapter in the shortest format. The 35-year-old, who terrorised batters worldwide with his left-arm pace and swing, confirmed that he will now dedicate himself fully to Test cricket and One-Day Internationals. Starc leaves behind an impressive T20I record. In 65 matches, he picked up 79 wickets, finishing as Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format behind leg-spinner Adam Zampa. Also Read: US Open 2025: Alex de Minaur routs Leandro Riedi to reach quarter-finals His explosive spells and wicket-taking ability with the new ball were instrumental in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup triumph, a tournament he often cites as a personal career highlight. Explaining his decision, Starc said that while T20 cricket had given him memorable moments and cherished friendships, his heart remained with the longer formats. “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” he remarked, pointing to the upcoming Test series in India, another Ashes tour, and the 2027 ODI World Cup as milestones he still hopes to influence. Tributes poured in following his announcement. George Bailey, Chair of Selectors, praised Starc’s game-changing presence in the T20 side and highlighted his pivotal role in the 2021 World Cup victory. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg described his decision as “selfless,” noting that it would open opportunities for younger bowlers to step up ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Also Read: 'It is actually shocking': Ravi Bishnoi reacts on Rohit, Virat not getting farewell match For fans and teammates alike, Starc’s exit from T20Is signals the end of an era. Yet, far from a farewell, the move represents a recalibration. By prioritising Tests and ODIs, Starc is positioning himself to extend his dominance in formats that demand not just pace, but also endurance and tactical mastery. The next chapter of his career promises to be as compelling as the one he leaves behind.

The left-hand pacer has played a total of 65 T20Is for Australia. The pacer has 79 wickets to his name at an economy rate of 7.74

Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur powered into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight-sets rout of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi. De Minaur, who also reached the US Open quarter-finals last year, cruised to victory 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in one hour 33 minutes.&nbsp;Riedi, whose world ranking has plummeted to 435th after undergoing two knee surgeries in the past 12 months, was never in contention against the skilful De Minaur.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;The 26-year-old Aussie broke Riedi eight times and took advantage of 39 unforced errors by his opponent to wrap up a clinical win.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;De Minaur has reached five Grand Slam quarter-finals before but never managed to progress beyond the last eight.&nbsp;He will face either Russia's Andrey Rublev or Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime for a place in the semi-finals on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"I'm super proud of what I'm doing," De Minaur said. "Ultimately this is where I want to be -- I want to be playing for big titles, I want to be in contention.&nbsp;"I'm putting myself in the right places and back in the quarter-finals. I'm going to go out there and have a swing."&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.

Leandro Riedi, whose world ranking has plummeted to 435th after undergoing two knee surgeries in the past 12 months, was never in contention against the skilful De Minaur.

Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur powered into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight-sets rout of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi. De Minaur, who also reached the US Open quarter-finals last year, cruised to victory 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in one hour 33 minutes. Riedi, whose world ranking has plummeted to 435th after undergoing two knee surgeries in the past 12 months, was never in contention against the skilful De Minaur. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The 26-year-old Aussie broke Riedi eight times and took advantage of 39 unforced errors by his opponent to wrap up a clinical win. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out De Minaur has reached five Grand Slam quarter-finals before but never managed to progress beyond the last eight. He will face either Russia's Andrey Rublev or Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime for a place in the semi-finals on Wednesday. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "I'm super proud of what I'm doing," De Minaur said. "Ultimately this is where I want to be -- I want to be playing for big titles, I want to be in contention. "I'm putting myself in the right places and back in the quarter-finals. I'm going to go out there and have a swing." 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.

Leandro Riedi, whose world ranking has plummeted to 435th after undergoing two knee surgeries in the past 12 months, was never in contention against the skilful De Minaur.

US Open 2025: Alex de Minaur routs Leandro Riedi to reach quarter-finals

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of a row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has turned to sport's top court to attempt to overturn the introduction of a gender test, the court said on Monday.&nbsp;The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement that Khelif was challenging the global boxing federation's decision "that disallows the athlete's participation in upcoming World Boxing events without a preliminary genetic test".&nbsp;Khelif was one of two boxers who sparked a gender eligibility furore at the Paris Games last year. The other was Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting, who has been entered to compete at the world championships that start this week in Liverpool, England.&nbsp;Both fighters won Olympic gold medals, but Khelif's opening bout, when she left her Italian opponent in tears, sparked criticism from a range of commentators including now-US Vice President JD Vance and "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling.&nbsp;She filed her appeal on August 5, CAS said, seeking to overturn World Boxing's decision and allow her to enter competitions, including the world championships, "without a test".&nbsp;However, CAS said that it had "dismissed a request to suspend the execution of the decision by World Boxing until the case is heard", meaning that she has almost no chance of competing in Liverpool if she does not take the test.&nbsp;Both Khelif and Taiwan's Lin were subjected to attacks on social media, rumours about their biological sex and even disinformation during the Paris Games.&nbsp;The debate about eligibility in women's sports categories has not just affected boxing but has also sucked in athletics and swimming.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;In late May, World Boxing announced that it was introducing mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.&nbsp;The governing body issued an apology the next week for having named Khelif in its statement about the new eligibility rules.&nbsp;The genetic sex test was used at the Olympics between 1968 and 1996, after which it was abandoned.&nbsp;In June, new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said the body would set up a gender working group and vowed to take a "scientific approach" to the inflammatory issue of eligibility for the female categories.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Khelif last month denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold.&nbsp;"I would like to make it clear to the public that the reports of my retirement from boxing are false," the 26-year-old wrote on Facebook.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;She accused her former manager, Nasser Yesfah, of "betraying (her) trust and (her) country with his false and malicious statements".&nbsp;"This person no longer represents me in any way," she said.&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.

Imane Khelif was one of two boxers who sparked a gender eligibility furore at the Paris Games last year. The other was Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting, who has been entered to compete at the world championships that start this week in Liverpool, England.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of a row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has turned to sport's top court to attempt to overturn the introduction of a gender test, the court said on Monday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement that Khelif was challenging the global boxing federation's decision "that disallows the athlete's participation in upcoming World Boxing events without a preliminary genetic test". Khelif was one of two boxers who sparked a gender eligibility furore at the Paris Games last year. The other was Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting, who has been entered to compete at the world championships that start this week in Liverpool, England. Both fighters won Olympic gold medals, but Khelif's opening bout, when she left her Italian opponent in tears, sparked criticism from a range of commentators including now-US Vice President JD Vance and "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. She filed her appeal on August 5, CAS said, seeking to overturn World Boxing's decision and allow her to enter competitions, including the world championships, "without a test". However, CAS said that it had "dismissed a request to suspend the execution of the decision by World Boxing until the case is heard", meaning that she has almost no chance of competing in Liverpool if she does not take the test. Both Khelif and Taiwan's Lin were subjected to attacks on social media, rumours about their biological sex and even disinformation during the Paris Games. The debate about eligibility in women's sports categories has not just affected boxing but has also sucked in athletics and swimming. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) In late May, World Boxing announced that it was introducing mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions. The governing body issued an apology the next week for having named Khelif in its statement about the new eligibility rules. The genetic sex test was used at the Olympics between 1968 and 1996, after which it was abandoned. In June, new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said the body would set up a gender working group and vowed to take a "scientific approach" to the inflammatory issue of eligibility for the female categories. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Khelif last month denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold. "I would like to make it clear to the public that the reports of my retirement from boxing are false," the 26-year-old wrote on Facebook. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out She accused her former manager, Nasser Yesfah, of "betraying (her) trust and (her) country with his false and malicious statements". "This person no longer represents me in any way," she said. 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.

Imane Khelif was one of two boxers who sparked a gender eligibility furore at the Paris Games last year. The other was Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting, who has been entered to compete at the world championships that start this week in Liverpool, England.

Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif challenges gender test at CAS

It was goals galore for the Indian Men's Hockey Team in their final Pool A game at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. India played against Kazakhstan and won by a scoreline of 15-0, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar ,on Monday, according to a release from Hockey India.&nbsp;For India, Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet. India, who had already qualified for the Super 4s, finished the league stage at the top of the points table in Pool A with nine points from three games.&nbsp;Along expected lines, the Indian Men's Hockey Team started off on the front foot. Kazakhstan did well to absorb the pressure initially, but Abhishek (5') found himself in space and hammered it home from the top of the circle to make it 1-0 to India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;The Kazakhstan side did make a few forays into the India half, but before they could do much damage, Abhishek (8') doubled the lead with a powerful hit. Just before the end of the first quarter, Captain Harmanpreet Singh had his shot from the Penalty Corner stopped. And right after, Abhishek set it up for Sukhjeet Singh (15'), who tapped it into the net to make it 3-0 at the hooter.&nbsp;In the second quarter, India continued to dominate proceedings and had the lion's share of possession as well. Early on, Captain Harmanpreet Singh was denied again of a Penalty Corner, this time by the goal post. However, a little later, Abhishek (20') showed great skill to finish it off and complete his hat-trick.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Kazakhstan responded with a Penalty Corner of their own, too, but India held strong at the back. Close to the half-hour mark, India finally got their Penalty Corner conversion as Jugraj Singh (24') stepped up and smashed it into the top corner.&nbsp;A couple of minutes later, Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26') followed suit from another Penalty Corner. The one-way traffic continued, and Amit Rohidas (29') too got on the scoresheet, with a rasping hit from another Penalty Corner. At half-time, India led, 7-0.&nbsp;The first minute of the third quarter produced a penalty stroke for India, and Jugraj Singh (31') rifled it home. Moments later, Mandeep Singh's mazy run helped set up Rajinder Singh (32') for his first of the day. It continued to go from bad to worse for Kazakhstan, as Sukhjeet Singh (32') made it 10-0.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Kazakhstan could not find a way out from their half, as India continued to attack. And midway through the quarter, Sukhjeet Singh (38') added to the tally, making it 11-0. India continued to attack relentlessly, but Kazakhstan were able to hold on in the final minutes of the quarter, and went into the break with no goals scored.&nbsp;In the final phase of play, the trend continued, and India scored within the first few minutes. A penalty stroke fell to Jugraj Singh (47'), and he smashed it home without any hesitation. From then on, Kazakhstan attempted to consolidate and expand its influence through a series of moves.&nbsp;But, with a little over five minutes to go, Sanjay (54') got his name on the scoresheet too. A minute later, Dilpreet Singh (55') made it 14-0, much to the joy of the home fans. In the final minutes, Abhishek (59') added a fourth goal to his name and put the seal on what was a comfortable win for the hosts.&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.

For India, Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet.

It was goals galore for the Indian Men's Hockey Team in their final Pool A game at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. India played against Kazakhstan and won by a scoreline of 15-0, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar ,on Monday, according to a release from Hockey India. For India, Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet. India, who had already qualified for the Super 4s, finished the league stage at the top of the points table in Pool A with nine points from three games. Along expected lines, the Indian Men's Hockey Team started off on the front foot. Kazakhstan did well to absorb the pressure initially, but Abhishek (5') found himself in space and hammered it home from the top of the circle to make it 1-0 to India. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out The Kazakhstan side did make a few forays into the India half, but before they could do much damage, Abhishek (8') doubled the lead with a powerful hit. Just before the end of the first quarter, Captain Harmanpreet Singh had his shot from the Penalty Corner stopped. And right after, Abhishek set it up for Sukhjeet Singh (15'), who tapped it into the net to make it 3-0 at the hooter. In the second quarter, India continued to dominate proceedings and had the lion's share of possession as well. Early on, Captain Harmanpreet Singh was denied again of a Penalty Corner, this time by the goal post. However, a little later, Abhishek (20') showed great skill to finish it off and complete his hat-trick. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Kazakhstan responded with a Penalty Corner of their own, too, but India held strong at the back. Close to the half-hour mark, India finally got their Penalty Corner conversion as Jugraj Singh (24') stepped up and smashed it into the top corner. A couple of minutes later, Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26') followed suit from another Penalty Corner. The one-way traffic continued, and Amit Rohidas (29') too got on the scoresheet, with a rasping hit from another Penalty Corner. At half-time, India led, 7-0. The first minute of the third quarter produced a penalty stroke for India, and Jugraj Singh (31') rifled it home. Moments later, Mandeep Singh's mazy run helped set up Rajinder Singh (32') for his first of the day. It continued to go from bad to worse for Kazakhstan, as Sukhjeet Singh (32') made it 10-0. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Kazakhstan could not find a way out from their half, as India continued to attack. And midway through the quarter, Sukhjeet Singh (38') added to the tally, making it 11-0. India continued to attack relentlessly, but Kazakhstan were able to hold on in the final minutes of the quarter, and went into the break with no goals scored. In the final phase of play, the trend continued, and India scored within the first few minutes. A penalty stroke fell to Jugraj Singh (47'), and he smashed it home without any hesitation. From then on, Kazakhstan attempted to consolidate and expand its influence through a series of moves. But, with a little over five minutes to go, Sanjay (54') got his name on the scoresheet too. A minute later, Dilpreet Singh (55') made it 14-0, much to the joy of the home fans. In the final minutes, Abhishek (59') added a fourth goal to his name and put the seal on what was a comfortable win for the hosts. 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.

For India, Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet.

Hockey Asia Cup: India thrash Kazakhstan 15-0; Abhishek, Sukhjeet, Jugraj score hat-tricks

Out-of-favour Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi has reacted to the shocking retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after the duo called time on their Test career in May. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the red-ball format before the England series, leaving a huge hole to fill in. However, neither Virat nor Rohit got a farewell match as the last series happened to be in Australia, where India lost 3-1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Bishnoi reacts to sacking</h2>“It is actually shocking, because you always want to see them retire from the field. For such big legends, you want them to leave while still being on the field; that looks much better. And what both of them have done for India, in my view, there is no one even close,” Bishnoi said on the Game Changers podcast.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. He was left out of the squad in favour of Kukdeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while the Indian team relies on the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube is another player who was included with Abhishek Sharma, and is another spin option in the team.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;For Rohit, the MCG Test match turned out to be his last for the Indian team, while Virat’s last appearance was in the Sydney Test. They both were in contention to be in the Indian team for the England tour, but in May, they abruptly decided to retire from the format. ‘They are now likely to be in the Indian team for the Australian tour that starts on October 19, with Rohit set to lead in the ODI format.

Ravi Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. 

Out-of-favour Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi has reacted to the shocking retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after the duo called time on their Test career in May. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the red-ball format before the England series, leaving a huge hole to fill in. However, neither Virat nor Rohit got a farewell match as the last series happened to be in Australia, where India lost 3-1. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Bishnoi reacts to sacking “It is actually shocking, because you always want to see them retire from the field. For such big legends, you want them to leave while still being on the field; that looks much better. And what both of them have done for India, in my view, there is no one even close,” Bishnoi said on the Game Changers podcast. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. He was left out of the squad in favour of Kukdeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while the Indian team relies on the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube is another player who was included with Abhishek Sharma, and is another spin option in the team. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out For Rohit, the MCG Test match turned out to be his last for the Indian team, while Virat’s last appearance was in the Sydney Test. They both were in contention to be in the Indian team for the England tour, but in May, they abruptly decided to retire from the format. ‘ They are now likely to be in the Indian team for the Australian tour that starts on October 19, with Rohit set to lead in the ODI format.

Ravi Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19.&nbsp;

'It is actually shocking': Ravi Bishnoi reacts on Rohit, Virat not getting farewell match

The BWF World Championships will make a grand return to India in August 2026, with New Delhi confirmed as host of the landmark 30th edition. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul formally handed over hosting rights to Sanjay Mishra, Honorary General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), alongside Federation Francaise de Badminton chief Frank Laurent.&nbsp;India’s selection underlines its emergence as a badminton powerhouse, with 15 medals at the World Championships since Prakash Padukone’s trailblazing bronze in 1983. The country’s medal tally has grown steadily, highlighted by Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa’s historic doubles bronze in 2011 and an unbroken medal run ever since. At the heart of India’s success is PV Sindhu, who stands among the tournament’s all-time greats with five medals, including a historic gold in 2019.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-chess-feels-like-a-totally-different-sport-now-says-international-master-tania-sachdev-on-rise-of-sport-in-india-1756709952142">WION Exclusive: 'Chess feels like a totally different sport now', says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India</a>&nbsp;That medal streak was extended in Paris 2025, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed their second Worlds bronze in men’s doubles. They join a formidable list of Indian medallists from the past decade, including Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in singles. Saina Nehwal also remains a pivotal figure, having won silver in 2015 and bronze in 2017—when she and Sindhu made history as India’s first women’s doubles podium finishers in the same year.&nbsp;“On behalf of the Badminton Association of India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BWF for entrusting us with this honour,” said BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra. “We promise to deliver an event of the highest standard and look forward to welcoming the badminton family to Delhi.”&nbsp;First staged in 1977 in Malmö, Sweden, the BWF World Championships has grown into the sport’s most prestigious event, alternating between Asia, Europe, and North America. The Delhi edition will mark the tournament’s return to Asia after four years, cementing India’s place not just as a medal contender but as a premier destination in world badminton.

BWF World Championships: New Delhi to host 30th edition of badminton tournament in August 2026

The BWF World Championships will make a grand return to India in August 2026, with New Delhi confirmed as host of the landmark 30th edition. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul formally handed over hosting rights to Sanjay Mishra, Honorary General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), alongside Federation Francaise de Badminton chief Frank Laurent. India’s selection underlines its emergence as a badminton powerhouse, with 15 medals at the World Championships since Prakash Padukone’s trailblazing bronze in 1983. The country’s medal tally has grown steadily, highlighted by Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa’s historic doubles bronze in 2011 and an unbroken medal run ever since. At the heart of India’s success is PV Sindhu, who stands among the tournament’s all-time greats with five medals, including a historic gold in 2019. Also Read: WION Exclusive: 'Chess feels like a totally different sport now', says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India That medal streak was extended in Paris 2025, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed their second Worlds bronze in men’s doubles. They join a formidable list of Indian medallists from the past decade, including Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in singles. Saina Nehwal also remains a pivotal figure, having won silver in 2015 and bronze in 2017—when she and Sindhu made history as India’s first women’s doubles podium finishers in the same year. “On behalf of the Badminton Association of India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BWF for entrusting us with this honour,” said BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra. “We promise to deliver an event of the highest standard and look forward to welcoming the badminton family to Delhi.” First staged in 1977 in Malmö, Sweden, the BWF World Championships has grown into the sport’s most prestigious event, alternating between Asia, Europe, and North America. The Delhi edition will mark the tournament’s return to Asia after four years, cementing India’s place not just as a medal contender but as a premier destination in world badminton.

After a gap of 17 years when Hyderabad staged it, badminton’s biggest championship is all set to come back to India, this time in the National Capital

Sam Billings, by guiding Oval Invincibles to their third consecutive Hundred title, became the joint-third most successful captain with five T20 titles as captain. MS Dhoni tops list with 9 titles as captain while Rohit is second with 8. Pak's Shoaib Malik shares 3rd place with Billings.

Sam Billings, by guiding Oval Invincibles to their third consecutive Hundred title, became the joint-third most successful captain with five T20 titles as captain. MS Dhoni tops list with 9 titles as captain while Rohit is second with 8. Pak's Shoaib Malik shares 3rd place with Billings.

Meet players to win most T20 titles as captain - of course, Dhoni tops the list

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Bayer Leverkusen manager after just two Bundesliga games. The news was confirmed by Leverkusen through its social media handle on Monday (Sep 1) as Ten Hag’s reign lasted mere two matches. The ex-United coach succeeded Xabi Alonso as the new boss after he left for Real Madrid in May.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayer 04 Leverkusen has parted ways with head coach Erik ten Hag with immediate effect. Training will be taken over by the assistant coaching staff for the time being. <a href="https://t.co/aKrEtySB46">pic.twitter.com/aKrEtySB46</a>&mdash; Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayer04_en/status/1962455413762166958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Erik ten Hag sacked by Leverkusen</h2>"Nobody wanted to take this step," Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes told the club website. "However, the past few weeks have shown that building a new and successful team with this set-up is not feasible."&nbsp;The decision comes after Leverkusen were 2-0 and then 3-1 up in their away match against Werder Bremen. However, the match ended 3-3 against the 10-man Bremen, highlighting flaws in the team structure.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Leverkusen had lost 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim on the opening weekend, setting up a tough start for the club under Ten Hag. However, the draw against Bremen was the last straw for the Dutchman when a decision was made on Monday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;Ten Hag signed a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso as head coach in May after the Spaniard, who led Leverkusen to a league and cup double in 2023-24, was appointed Real Madrid boss.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"A parting of ways at this early stage of the season is painful, but we felt it was necessary," said Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro.&nbsp;"We remain committed to achieving our goals for the season - and to do that, we need the best possible conditions at all levels and across the entire first team."&nbsp;Ten Hag’s sacking is the fastest in the history of the Bundesliga, breaking the previous record of just five matches.&nbsp;

The news of Erik ten Hag's sacking was confirmed by Leverkusen through thier social media handle on Monday (Sep 1) as Ten Hag’s reign lasted mere two matches. The ex-United coach succeeded Xabi Alonso as the new boss after he left for Real Madrid in May.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Bayer Leverkusen manager after just two Bundesliga games. The news was confirmed by Leverkusen through its social media handle on Monday (Sep 1) as Ten Hag’s reign lasted mere two matches. The ex-United coach succeeded Xabi Alonso as the new boss after he left for Real Madrid in May.

The news of Erik ten Hag's sacking was confirmed by Leverkusen through thier social media handle on Monday (Sep 1) as Ten Hag’s reign lasted mere two matches. The ex-United coach succeeded Xabi Alonso as the new boss after he left for Real Madrid in May.

Bayer Leverkusen sack head coach Erik ten Hag, reign lasts for mere two Bundesliga games

The NFL 2025 is almost upon us with just three more days to go before Super Bowl 59 champions Philadelphia Eagles take on divisional rivals Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 4 (Sep 5 in India). Between the two teams, it is the Cowboys which would have to find their groove quickly, especially in wake of Micah Parsons trade. The Eagles, being the Super Bowl defending champions, would be under pressure too to start good but at least they are at home more unlike the Cowboys.<h2>Here's the complete NFL Week 1 Schedule</h2>Is there NFL Monday Night Football today - NFL games on Sep 1No, unfortunately there's no Monday Night Football game today on September 1. But the good thing is that it is the last Monday for the next 18 weeks with no games.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suarez-appears-to-spit-as-miami-sounders-players-fight-leagues-cup-final-watch-1756699658799">Suarez appears to spit as Miami, Sounders fight post Leagues Cup final</a>September 4, Thursday Night Football NFL Week 1Cowboys at Eagles, 8:20 PM ET on Sep 4 (5:50 AM, Sep 5 in India)September 5, Friday Night Football NFL Week 1Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Charges in Brazil, 8 PM ET (5:30 PM, Sep 6 in India)September 7, Sunday Night Football NFL Week 1Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) New York Giants at Washington Commanders, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos, 4:05 PM ET (1:35 AM, Sep 8 in India) San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 PM ET (1:35 AM, Sep 8 in India) Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 PM ET (1:55 AM, Sep 8 in India) Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 PM ET (1:55 AM, Sep 8 in India) Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 7:20 PM ETSeptember 8, Monday Night Football NFL Week 1Minnesota Vikings at at Chicago Bears, 8:15 PM ET ( 5:45 AM, &nbsp;Sep 9 in India)&nbsp;

The NFL Week 1 is just days away from the start but there's no Monday Night Football today (Sep 1). The season starts with Cowboys at Eagles on Thursday (Sep 4). This, however, is the last Monday with a game for the next 18 weeks at least. Check full game schedule.

The NFL 2025 is almost upon us with just three more days to go before Super Bowl 59 champions Philadelphia Eagles take on divisional rivals Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 4 (Sep 5 in India). Between the two teams, it is the Cowboys which would have to find their groove quickly, especially in wake of Micah Parsons trade. The Eagles, being the Super Bowl defending champions, would be under pressure too to start good but at least they are at home more unlike the Cowboys. Here's the complete NFL Week 1 Schedule Is there NFL Monday Night Football today - NFL games on Sep 1 No, unfortunately there's no Monday Night Football game today on September 1. But the good thing is that it is the last Monday for the next 18 weeks with no games. Also Watch: Suarez appears to spit as Miami, Sounders fight post Leagues Cup final September 4, Thursday Night Football NFL Week 1 Cowboys at Eagles, 8:20 PM ET on Sep 4 (5:50 AM, Sep 5 in India) September 5, Friday Night Football NFL Week 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Charges in Brazil, 8 PM ET (5:30 PM, Sep 6 in India) September 7, Sunday Night Football NFL Week 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) New York Giants at Washington Commanders, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 PM ET (10:30 PM, Sep 7 in India) Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos, 4:05 PM ET (1:35 AM, Sep 8 in India) San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 PM ET (1:35 AM, Sep 8 in India) Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 PM ET (1:55 AM, Sep 8 in India) Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 PM ET (1:55 AM, Sep 8 in India) Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 7:20 PM ET September 8, Monday Night Football NFL Week 1 Minnesota Vikings at at Chicago Bears, 8:15 PM ET ( 5:45 AM, Sep 9 in India)

The NFL Week 1 is just days away from the start but there's no Monday Night Football today (Sep 1). The season starts with Cowboys at Eagles on Thursday (Sep 4). This, however, is the last Monday without a game for the next 18 weeks at least. Check full game schedule.

NFL Week 1 - Is there Monday Night Football today? Check full game schedule

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: The summer transfer window in big European leagues will come to a close on Monday (Sep 1) as teams push to bolster their squads. Clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and others are in the market for attacking and defensive options free agents are also looking for clubs.Which deals could happen on deadline day?Several deals look set for deadline including that of Alexander Isak, Emiliano Martinez, Kondal Kolo Muani and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Negotiations are ongoing with PSG for Rondol Kolo Muani on deal formula as revealed, with Paris insisting for an obligation to buy according to Fabrizio Romano. Marc Guehi deal is not done yet and medical/travel timing also an issue for Liverpool. Meaning Joe Gomez's move away to AC Milan is in limbo.Manchester United agree €21m plus add-ons deal with Royal Antwerp for Senna Lammens. Agreement in place for Belgian goalkeeper to join United immediately, deal set to be sealed after medical.With transfer window set to close at 11:30 PM IST, you can follow all the live updates <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports">here</a>.

The transfer window has officially closed as teams will no longer be able to sign players until January 1. Alexander Isak and other signings could be confirmed as teams get ready for unveiling.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Window closed

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🔵⚪️ Rasmus Højlund and Napoli, never in doubt and now official. 🇩🇰&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;€6m loan fee, €44m buy option clause to become mandatory under certain conditions. &lt;a href="https://t.co/LV4PUkXLPr"&gt;pic.twitter.com/LV4PUkXLPr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962570300312129935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Napoli confirm Rasmus Højlund move

Alexander Isak signing is just a formality now as he completed his medical earlier in the day, he has signed the documents as well. For Marc Guehi, he has done has medical in London and paperwork is underway now.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Liverpool near Isak signing, Guehi medical done in London

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Fulham agree deal for Kevin also on player side, here we go!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;€40m plus €5m add-ons, long term deal agreed with Kevin and deal sealed now.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Despite Sporting pushing, Kevin joins &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#FFC&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href="https://t.co/uWqDYxeoSo"&gt;pic.twitter.com/uWqDYxeoSo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962559510960091263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Fulham agree deal for Kevin

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨🟢⚪️ Victor Boniface has just completed his medical tests at Werder Bremen. &lt;a href="https://t.co/y6UOS5Mgb9"&gt;pic.twitter.com/y6UOS5Mgb9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962553370482282731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Victor Boniface completes medical at Werder Bremen

Rasmus Højlund completes Napoli switch as Manchester United part ways the striker. Official statement coming soon.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Rasmus Højlund completes Napoli switch

Benjamin Pavard to Olympique Marseille is here we go! Loan deal from Inter with salary covered plus €15m buy option clause not mandatory.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Benjamin Pavard to Olympique Marseille gets closer

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨🟡🔴 BREAKING: Galatasaray and Man City have agreed deal for Ilkay Gündogan.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;He’s leaving the club with authorization by City, waiting on player’s approval to two year contract.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Gala are preparing his travel if Gündo accepts. &lt;a href="https://t.co/U8RLhL00tF"&gt;pic.twitter.com/U8RLhL00tF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962546354678296841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Ilkay Gündogan is done deal for Galatasaray

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨⚪️⚫️ Nicolò Zaniolo to Udinese, here we go! He’s now set to sign new deal at Galatasaray ahead of Udinese loan.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Zaniolo, undergoing medical today. &lt;a href="https://t.co/HGqCP0M2K8"&gt;pic.twitter.com/HGqCP0M2K8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962533654883680742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Nicolò Zaniolo set for Udinese

Igor to Crystal Palace has collapsed news arrived as soon as Marc Guehi completed his medical in London as Liverpool player.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Igor to Palace deal off

Liverpool agree deal to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Deal in place for fee over £35m plus 10% sell-on clause included in the package.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Marc Guehi to Liverpool, Here we go...

Jackson and Bayern deal was never off, now very close with also an obligation to buy. Chelsea happy to let Jackson leave for record loan deal.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Nicolas Jackson to Bayern deal is ON

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨⚫️🔵 Manuel Akanji from Man City to Inter deal details.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;◉ €2m loan fee and part of salary coverage.&lt;br&gt;◉ €15m buy option clause.&lt;br&gt;◉ Buy clause becomes mandatory if Akanji plays at least 50% of games and if Inter win the Serie A this season. &lt;a href="https://t.co/Xm7qVdXLM8"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Xm7qVdXLM8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962501509020627390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Manuel Akanji nears Inter Milan switch

Aston Villa confirm Victor Lindelöf joining on two year deal with option until June 2028. He joins with an option to extend the contract until 2028.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Victor Lindelöf joins Aston Villa

Manchester United have informed Kobbie Mainoo he has ZERO chance to leave on deadline day.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Kobbie Mainoo to stay at United

Aston Villa reach verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign Harvey Elliott. Agreement in place with Liverpool on loan with obligation to buy guaranteed for £35m package.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Harvey Elliott nears Aston Villa

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Gigio Donnarumma to Manchester City, HERE WE GO! 🇮🇹&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Deal done for the Italian GK to join Man City project from Paris Saint-Germain. Medical this afternoon.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Long term deal agreed weeks ago and all done between the two clubs after Éderson signed for Fenerbahçe. &lt;a href="https://t.co/TawF4X8nib"&gt;pic.twitter.com/TawF4X8nib&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962420285753250163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Gigio Donnarumma closes in on Man City deal

Fulham revive Raheem Sterling interest as talks continue for Kevin (no agreement with the player) and Samu Chukwueze.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Fulham push for Raheem Sterling

Manchester United agree €21m plus add-ons deal with Royal Antwerp for Senna Lammens. Agreement in place for Belgian goalkeeper to join United immediately, deal set to be sealed after medical.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Manchester United agree Senna Lammens deal

While the drama on deadline day is heating up, Erik ten Hag who has been sacked after just two matches in the Bundesliga. He was named successor to Xabi Alonso, but his spell has already come to an end.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen

Marc Guehi deal is not done yet and medical/travel timing also an issue for Liverpool. Meaning Joe Gomez's move away to AC Milan is in limbo.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Joe Gomez move in limbo

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨⚠️ There’s still no green light for Joe Gomez to AC Milan from Liverpool.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Marc Guehi deal not done yet at this stage and medical/travel timing also an issue. &lt;a href="https://t.co/3y2wzUq8ai"&gt;pic.twitter.com/3y2wzUq8ai&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1962466160147878195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Joe Gomez set for AC Milan

Tottenham have almost agreed personal terms with Randal Kolo Muani. Negotiations ongoing with PSG on deal formula as revealed, with Paris insisting for an obligation to buy according to Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Tottenham agree personal terms with Kolo Muani

At the time of writing, several deals look set for deadline including that of Alexander Isak, Emiliano Martinez, Kondal Kolo Muani and Gianluigi Donnarumma. There transfers are looking highly likely to happen in the coming hours with little over seven hours to go for the window to close.&nbsp;

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: What is the latest?

So we are all set for the transfer deadline day as teams are ready to splash the cash in the market. We expect a huge amount of cash to be splurged into the market, with the deadline set for 11:30 PM IST. You can follow all the live updates here at WION.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: Welcome to 'The Day'

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: The summer transfer window came to a close at 11:30 PM IST on Monday (Sep 1) as clubs splurged the cash in the market. Players like Alexander Isak, Marc Guehi and others were the highlight reel of the day with the Swede set for a huge Merseyside switch.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: The summer transfer window in big European leagues will come to a close on Monday (Sep 1) as teams push to bolster their squads. Clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and others are in the market for attacking and defensive options free agents are also looking for clubs. Which deals could happen on deadline day? Several deals look set for deadline including that of Alexander Isak, Emiliano Martinez, Kondal Kolo Muani and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Negotiations are ongoing with PSG for Rondol Kolo Muani on deal formula as revealed, with Paris insisting for an obligation to buy according to Fabrizio Romano. Marc Guehi deal is not done yet and medical/travel timing also an issue for Liverpool. Meaning Joe Gomez's move away to AC Milan is in limbo. Manchester United agree €21m plus add-ons deal with Royal Antwerp for Senna Lammens. Agreement in place for Belgian goalkeeper to join United immediately, deal set to be sealed after medical. With transfer window set to close at 11:30 PM IST, you can follow all the live updates here.

Transfer Deadline Day Today 2025 Live: The summer transfer window came to a close at 11:30 PM IST on Monday (Sep 1) as clubs splurged the cash in the market. Players like Alexander Isak, Marc Guehi and others were the highlight reel of the day with the Swede set for a huge Merseyside switch.

Transfer Deadline Day, Highlights: Window closed as official confirmations await on big deals including Isak

The International Cricket Council (ICC), in a significant step towards equal pay in women's cricket, has announced nearly 400 percent hike for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in comparison to last edition in 2022. The decision was announced by the ICC chair Jay Shah in a social media post nearly month away from the quadrennial tournament. The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is scheduled to be played from September 30 in India and Sri Lanka. The ICC chair was clear in his message about the bumper hike and said: "Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."<h2>Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Total Prize Money</h2>The ICC has announced a total prize pool of $13.5 million for the upcoming edition, a significant hike from $3.5 million prize pool in the last edition in 2022 - roughly an increase of 400 percent. "The uplift [in prize money] underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans," Shah added about the monetary increase.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/next-to-dhoni-and-rohit-sam-billings-now-has-most-t20-titles-as-captain-after-leading-oval-invincibles-to-third-straight-trophy-1756708921302">Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain</a>With the increment in total prize pool, the winners' prize money for Women's ODI World Cup has also gone up from $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million - a hike of nearly 239 percent.<h2>Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Prize Money Distribution</h2>The increase in total prize pool has also increased the distribution significantly. Apart from the winners' pie, which saw a hike of nearly 250 percent, the runners-up will now get $2.24 million (up 273 percent) compared to meagre $600,000 in the 2022 edition. Here's the prize money for remaining places in upcoming tournament:Losing semi-finalists: $1.12 million each (up 373 percent from $300,000 in 2022) 5th and 6th pace - $700,000 each 7th and 8th - $280,000 each Guaranteed for group-stage participation - $250,000 For each group-stage win - $34,134 apart from other earnings&nbsp;

The ICC has announced a 400 percent hike in prize pool money with winner set to $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million in the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025 which is set to begin from September 30 in India & Sri Lanka.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), in a significant step towards equal pay in women's cricket, has announced nearly 400 percent hike for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in comparison to last edition in 2022. The decision was announced by the ICC chair Jay Shah in a social media post nearly month away from the quadrennial tournament. The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is scheduled to be played from September 30 in India and Sri Lanka. The ICC chair was clear in his message about the bumper hike and said: "Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally." Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Total Prize Money The ICC has announced a total prize pool of $13.5 million for the upcoming edition, a significant hike from $3.5 million prize pool in the last edition in 2022 - roughly an increase of 400 percent. "The uplift [in prize money] underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans," Shah added about the monetary increase. Also Read - Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain With the increment in total prize pool, the winners' prize money for Women's ODI World Cup has also gone up from $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million - a hike of nearly 239 percent. Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Prize Money Distribution The increase in total prize pool has also increased the distribution significantly. Apart from the winners' pie, which saw a hike of nearly 250 percent, the runners-up will now get $2.24 million (up 273 percent) compared to meagre $600,000 in the 2022 edition. Here's the prize money for remaining places in upcoming tournament: Losing semi-finalists: $1.12 million each (up 373 percent from $300,000 in 2022) 5th and 6th pace - $700,000 each 7th and 8th - $280,000 each Guaranteed for group-stage participation - $250,000 For each group-stage win - $34,134 apart from other earnings

The ICC has announced a 400 percent hike in prize pool money with winner set to $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million in the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025 which is set to begin from September 30 in India &amp; Sri Lanka.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: ICC hikes total prize money by 400 percent. Check who gets how much

Pakistan junior hockey team is expected to take part in the upcoming FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 which is scheduled to be played in India from November 20 to December 10. The update comes amid strained ties between the two countries following a dastardly terror attack in India's Pahalgam on April 22 and India's precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response. The two nations were involved in three-day conflict in May earlier this year following which a ceasefire was reached but the sporting ties have been cut off altogether.<h2>Pakistan's junior hockey team to come to India for World Cup</h2>Hockey India's general secretary, Bhola Nath Singh, on the sidelines of ongoing Asia Cup Hockey 2025, made the announcement that Pakistan's junior hockey team is expected to come India for the FIH Junior World Cup later this year. He announced the developments on Saturday (Aug 30).“I can confirm that Pakistan will play in the Junior World Cup in India. I spoke to the PHF [Pakistan Hockey Federation] officials last night and they assured me that their team will participate in India,” said Singh on the sidelines of the ongoing event in Rajgir.<h2>Why Pakistan not playing in Asia Cup 2025</h2>Both India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of April-May-June conflict have been reluctant in sending any sports team to each other's country. While India's premier cricket body, BCCI, had previously been on the same stance, the final say lies with the government of both countries.The BCCI has agreed on allowing India team to play in multi-national tournaments and has decided to avoid playing or sending the the team to Pakistan for bilateral series. The BCCI, however, had declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 - a multi-national tournament - after which they played the games in UAE.Pakistan's hockey team (senior) also decided to not come to India for the Asia Cup 2025 but secretary general Singh says there won't be any repercussion for the same and was quoted as sa

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh has confirmed Pakistan's participation in upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India from November 28 to December 10.

Pakistan junior hockey team is expected to take part in the upcoming FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 which is scheduled to be played in India from November 20 to December 10. The update comes amid strained ties between the two countries following a dastardly terror attack in India's Pahalgam on April 22 and India's precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response. The two nations were involved in three-day conflict in May earlier this year following which a ceasefire was reached but the sporting ties have been cut off altogether. Pakistan's junior hockey team to come to India for World Cup Hockey India's general secretary, Bhola Nath Singh, on the sidelines of ongoing Asia Cup Hockey 2025, made the announcement that Pakistan's junior hockey team is expected to come India for the FIH Junior World Cup later this year. He announced the developments on Saturday (Aug 30). “I can confirm that Pakistan will play in the Junior World Cup in India. I spoke to the PHF [Pakistan Hockey Federation] officials last night and they assured me that their team will participate in India,” said Singh on the sidelines of the ongoing event in Rajgir. Why Pakistan not playing in Asia Cup 2025 Both India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of April-May-June conflict have been reluctant in sending any sports team to each other's country. While India's premier cricket body, BCCI, had previously been on the same stance, the final say lies with the government of both countries. The BCCI has agreed on allowing India team to play in multi-national tournaments and has decided to avoid playing or sending the the team to Pakistan for bilateral series. The BCCI, however, had declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 - a multi-national tournament - after which they played the games in UAE. Pakistan's hockey team (senior) also decided to not come to India for the Asia Cup 2025 but secretary general Singh says there won't be any repercussion for the same and was quoted as sa

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh has confirmed Pakistan's participation in upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India from November 28 to December 10.

Absent from Asia Cup 2025 but Pakistan team to come to India for upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup

Over the past few years, chess in India has witnessed a remarkable transformation. What was once considered a niche intellectual pursuit has now grown into a dynamic sport, with a new generation of players redefining the way the game is played and perceived. International Master Tania Sachdev is one of the strongest voices behind this evolution. A player, a champion, and now one of the most sought-after commentators in world chess, she has lived the journey of Indian chess from its early promise to its current golden age.&nbsp;At the Red Bull Armageddon chess event in Chennai, now considered to be the chess capital of India, Tania embodied the perfect blend of competitor and mentor. She moved with ease between the roles of participant, guide, and motivator. On the sidelines, she watched games with an intensity that reflected years of experience at the top level, her eyes following each move with the sharpness of a player who knows the weight of decision-making on the 64 squares.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/next-to-dhoni-and-rohit-sam-billings-now-has-most-t20-titles-as-captain-after-leading-oval-invincibles-to-third-straight-trophy-1756708921302">Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain after leading Oval Invincibles to third straight trophy</a>&nbsp;When participants struggled with puzzles, she stepped in, solving alongside them, guiding them toward the right answers, and sharing the thrill of cracking a difficult position. Between games, she could be seen engaging with players warmly, offering encouragement, and breaking the tension with her easy laugh. And when the competition reached its climax, she was the loudest cheerleader in the hall, clapping and celebrating the fighting spirit of the participants as much as their victories. Dressed in a casual yet striking white hoodie with red accents, her look mirrored the event’s atmosphere—youthful, vibrant, and full of energy. Tania stood as both a star and a supporter, someone who commands respect but also makes the sport feel approachable to every fan in the room.&nbsp;“Chess has changed so much with this new generation,” she reflected in an exclusive conversation with WION. “One of the biggest reasons has been the tools and the opportunities they’ve had since a young age. It feels like a totally different sport from when I started playing.” “Chess teaches us something new every day, then you know that the game is just going to continue impress you. Chess itself is beautifully complex,” she further added. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-oldest-djokovic-emulates-jimmy-connors-goes-past-federer-and-agassi-in-historic-us-open-2025-r16-win-1756704948883">'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win</a>&nbsp;Indeed, chess in India today feels alive with possibility. Chess has also become faster, with rapid and blitz formats gaining equal, if not greater, importance alongside classical play. This change is mirrored in India’s rise as a chess powerhouse. From the trailblazing legacy of Viswanathan Anand to the new generation of stars like D Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, India is not just producing strong players—it is shaping the global chess narrative.&nbsp;Tania herself credits Judit Polgar, the Hungarian legend who broke into the world’s top ten, as one of her early inspirations. “She not only shattered the glass ceiling but raised the bar for the rest of us to follow,” Tania shared. That spirit of breaking barriers defines Indian chess today. More young girls are confidently competing in open categories, new grandmasters are emerging every year, and communities across the country are rallying around the sport. With role models like Tania Sachdev bridging the worlds of champion and commentator, chess in India has found not just success but also a voice that connects it to fans worldwide.

WION Exclusive Chess feels like a totally different sport now says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India

Over the past few years, chess in India has witnessed a remarkable transformation. What was once considered a niche intellectual pursuit has now grown into a dynamic sport, with a new generation of players redefining the way the game is played and perceived. International Master Tania Sachdev is one of the strongest voices behind this evolution. A player, a champion, and now one of the most sought-after commentators in world chess, she has lived the journey of Indian chess from its early promise to its current golden age. At the Red Bull Armageddon chess event in Chennai, now considered to be the chess capital of India, Tania embodied the perfect blend of competitor and mentor. She moved with ease between the roles of participant, guide, and motivator. On the sidelines, she watched games with an intensity that reflected years of experience at the top level, her eyes following each move with the sharpness of a player who knows the weight of decision-making on the 64 squares. Also Read: Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain after leading Oval Invincibles to third straight trophy When participants struggled with puzzles, she stepped in, solving alongside them, guiding them toward the right answers, and sharing the thrill of cracking a difficult position. Between games, she could be seen engaging with players warmly, offering encouragement, and breaking the tension with her easy laugh. And when the competition reached its climax, she was the loudest cheerleader in the hall, clapping and celebrating the fighting spirit of the participants as much as their victories. Dressed in a casual yet striking white hoodie with red accents, her look mirrored the event’s atmosphere—youthful, vibrant, and full of energy. Tania stood as both a star and a supporter, someone who commands respect but also makes the sport feel approachable to every fan in the room. “Chess has changed so much with this new generation,” she reflected in an exclusive conversation with WION. “One of the biggest reasons has been the tools and the opportunities they’ve had since a young age. It feels like a totally different sport from when I started playing.” “Chess teaches us something new every day, then you know that the game is just going to continue impress you. Chess itself is beautifully complex,” she further added. Also Read: 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win Indeed, chess in India today feels alive with possibility. Chess has also become faster, with rapid and blitz formats gaining equal, if not greater, importance alongside classical play. This change is mirrored in India’s rise as a chess powerhouse. From the trailblazing legacy of Viswanathan Anand to the new generation of stars like D Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, India is not just producing strong players—it is shaping the global chess narrative. Tania herself credits Judit Polgar, the Hungarian legend who broke into the world’s top ten, as one of her early inspirations. “She not only shattered the glass ceiling but raised the bar for the rest of us to follow,” Tania shared. That spirit of breaking barriers defines Indian chess today. More young girls are confidently competing in open categories, new grandmasters are emerging every year, and communities across the country are rallying around the sport. With role models like Tania Sachdev bridging the worlds of champion and commentator, chess in India has found not just success but also a voice that connects it to fans worldwide.

Chess in India has transformed into a global force, with International Master Tania Sachdev inspiring a new generation of players and shaping the nation into a chess superpower

WION Exclusive: 'Chess feels like a totally different sport now', says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India

Sam Billings-led Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets to win men's The Hundred 2025 on Sunday (Aug 31). With the win, Billings etched his name in the history as one of the most successful skippers in shortest format of the game. He now has five titles to his name as skipper, only behind India legends MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the list. Dhoni tops the list with 9 T20 titles to his name as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 Asia Cup, 1 T20 World Cup) while Rohit comes second with 8 T20 titles as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 T20 World Cup).<h2>Sam Billings joins Most T20 titles as captains list</h2>The latest Hundred men's title with the Oval Invincibles was Billings' third as skipper. He also led Dubai Capitals to ILT20 title this year and had won the T20 blast as skipper with Kent Spitfires in 2021. He shares the number three position on most T20 titles as skipper list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik while West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is next with four trophies..Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-oldest-djokovic-emulates-jimmy-connors-goes-past-federer-and-agassi-in-historic-us-open-2025-r16-win-1756704948883">'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win</a>Malik has won five titles as Sialkot Stallions skipper in Pakistan's National T20 Cup. Bravo, on the other hand, won a title each with St Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots and Trinidad &amp; Tobago Red Steel and two with Trinbago Knight Riders as captain in Caribbean Premier League (CPL).<h2>Oval Invincibles create history with three-peat of The Hundred titles</h2>Oval Invincibles' latest The Hundred trophy made them the first team in the competition to score a three-peat. Before winning it in 2025, they had won the titles in 2024 and 2023 as well. Overall, they are sixth team in the history to win a T20 title three times or more back-to-back.Before the Invincibles, the feat was achieved by Victoria (Australia T20 competition) in 2005-06, 2006-07 &amp;, 2007-08, Sialkot Stallions (Pakistan National T20 Cup) in 2006, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009, 2009-10, Wayamba (Sri Lanka Domestic T20 Cup) in 2008, 2009 &amp; 2010, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean T20 Cup) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Titans (South Africa T20) in 2015, 2016 &amp; 2017, and Jaffna Kings (Sri Lanka Premier League) in 2020, 2021 &amp; 2022.

Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings, with five T20 titles as captain, is now joint-third on the list behind MS Dhoni (9) and Rohit Sharma (8). He shares the third place on the list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik.

Sam Billings-led Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets to win men's The Hundred 2025 on Sunday (Aug 31). With the win, Billings etched his name in the history as one of the most successful skippers in shortest format of the game. He now has five titles to his name as skipper, only behind India legends MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the list. Dhoni tops the list with 9 T20 titles to his name as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 Asia Cup, 1 T20 World Cup) while Rohit comes second with 8 T20 titles as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 T20 World Cup). Sam Billings joins Most T20 titles as captains list The latest Hundred men's title with the Oval Invincibles was Billings' third as skipper. He also led Dubai Capitals to ILT20 title this year and had won the T20 blast as skipper with Kent Spitfires in 2021. He shares the number three position on most T20 titles as skipper list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik while West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is next with four trophies.. Also Read - 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win Malik has won five titles as Sialkot Stallions skipper in Pakistan's National T20 Cup. Bravo, on the other hand, won a title each with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel and two with Trinbago Knight Riders as captain in Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Oval Invincibles create history with three-peat of The Hundred titles Oval Invincibles' latest The Hundred trophy made them the first team in the competition to score a three-peat. Before winning it in 2025, they had won the titles in 2024 and 2023 as well. Overall, they are sixth team in the history to win a T20 title three times or more back-to-back. Before the Invincibles, the feat was achieved by Victoria (Australia T20 competition) in 2005-06, 2006-07 &, 2007-08, Sialkot Stallions (Pakistan National T20 Cup) in 2006, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009, 2009-10, Wayamba (Sri Lanka Domestic T20 Cup) in 2008, 2009 & 2010, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean T20 Cup) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Titans (South Africa T20) in 2015, 2016 & 2017, and Jaffna Kings (Sri Lanka Premier League) in 2020, 2021 & 2022.

Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings, with five T20 titles as captain, is now joint-third on the list behind MS Dhoni (9) and Rohit Sharma (8). He shares the third place on the list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik.

Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain after leading Oval Invincibles to third straight trophy

Novak Djokovic, 38, was 'pleased with the performance' after entering the record quarter-final at the US Open 2025 with a straight sets wins over Jan-Lennard Struff. The Serb won his R4 match 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 and became the oldest player to reach the quarter-finals of each grand slam in a year. With already 24 grand slam titles to his name, Djokovic's quest for record 25th title continues at Flushing Meadows - where he made his main-draw debut 20 years ago. Djokovic is also the fourth oldest to make it to the US Open quarter-final behind Pancho Gonzalez, Ken Rosewall and Jimmy Connors.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suarez-appears-to-spit-as-miami-sounders-players-fight-leagues-cup-final-watch-1756699658799">Miami, Sounders players get involved in fight post Leagues Cup final, Suarez appears to spit</a>"Just being in the same discussion or same conversation with Jimmy is obviously a huge honor of mine," Djokovic said after the win about Connors who had entered the US Open QF aged 39 in 1991.<h2>Djokovic now oldest to reach all four major QFs in a year</h2>Nova Djokovic had started the year very promisingly when he reached last four at the year's first major in Australia Open 2025. The Serb, however, was forced to give a walkover to Alexander Zverev in the semi-final after losing the first set 7-6. In the next grand slam, French Open 2025, Djokovic was beaten 4-6, 5-7, 6(3)-7(7) in straight sets by eventual runner up Jannik Sinner in the semis again. In Wimbledon 2025, the 38-year-old lost 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets once again to Italian Sinner who went on to win the title.<h2>Djokovic goes past Federer, Agassi</h2>The win over Struff at the US Open also made sure that the Serbs goes past Swiss legend Roger Federer and American Andre Agassi for most US Open QF appearances in men's singles. Both, Federer and Agassi had reached the US Open men's singles QF 13 times in their career while this the 14th time for Djokovic. He now only trails Connors (in Open Era) who had reached the QF stage at US Open a record 17 times.

US Open 2025: Djokovic beat Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to become oldest to reach quarter-finals of each major in a year. He also went past Roger Federer for most US Open QF appearance and is oldest to reach the US Open Round of 8 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

Novak Djokovic, 38, was 'pleased with the performance' after entering the record quarter-final at the US Open 2025 with a straight sets wins over Jan-Lennard Struff. The Serb won his R4 match 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 and became the oldest player to reach the quarter-finals of each grand slam in a year. With already 24 grand slam titles to his name, Djokovic's quest for record 25th title continues at Flushing Meadows - where he made his main-draw debut 20 years ago. Djokovic is also the fourth oldest to make it to the US Open quarter-final behind Pancho Gonzalez, Ken Rosewall and Jimmy Connors. Also Watch - Miami, Sounders players get involved in fight post Leagues Cup final, Suarez appears to spit "Just being in the same discussion or same conversation with Jimmy is obviously a huge honor of mine," Djokovic said after the win about Connors who had entered the US Open QF aged 39 in 1991. Djokovic now oldest to reach all four major QFs in a year Nova Djokovic had started the year very promisingly when he reached last four at the year's first major in Australia Open 2025. The Serb, however, was forced to give a walkover to Alexander Zverev in the semi-final after losing the first set 7-6. In the next grand slam, French Open 2025, Djokovic was beaten 4-6, 5-7, 6(3)-7(7) in straight sets by eventual runner up Jannik Sinner in the semis again. In Wimbledon 2025, the 38-year-old lost 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets once again to Italian Sinner who went on to win the title. Djokovic goes past Federer, Agassi The win over Struff at the US Open also made sure that the Serbs goes past Swiss legend Roger Federer and American Andre Agassi for most US Open QF appearances in men's singles. Both, Federer and Agassi had reached the US Open men's singles QF 13 times in their career while this the 14th time for Djokovic. He now only trails Connors (in Open Era) who had reached the QF stage at US Open a record 17 times.

US Open 2025: Djokovic beat Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to become oldest to reach quarter-finals of each major in a year. He also went past Roger Federer for most US Open QF appearance and is oldest to reach the US Open Round of 8 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win

Inter Miami players did not take their 0-3 loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final very well on Sunday (Aug 31). After the Sounders beat the Major League Soccer (MLS) giants 3-0, Miami's Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders' staffer during a brawl which involved a lot of shoving and pushing. The officials had to enter and keep the players from both teams at bay after the benches cleared as soon as the final whistle blew. Sounders' eventually lift the trophy, their ninth since joining the MLS back in 2009 including the maiden Leagues Cup.<h2>What caused fight between Sounders and Miami</h2>Miami, a star-studded team with the like of Messi and Suarez, seemed to have not taken the loss very well. The players got involved in a pushing and shoving match right after the final whistle but the Uruguayan Suarez appeared to take it further. As the teams were going their separate ways post the fight, Suarez seemed to have spit on a Sounders' staffer in a video which is doing round on social media.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pep-guardiola-blasts-manchester-city-after-second-straight-loss-at-brighton-premier-league-1756661117562">Pep Guardiola blasts Manchester City after second straight loss at Brighton</a>Miami goalie Oscar Ustari then immediately stepped in between Suarez and the Sounders staffer and made sure another brawl didn't start. Have a look at the video of the brawl and Suarez below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Ok, mls needs to do something about this. Suarez spit on a Seattle coaching staff, and went up to a Seattle staff and put him in a headlock. And Maimi escalated the fight. MLS wake up. <a href="https://t.co/mzmDf274Mo">pic.twitter.com/mzmDf274Mo</a>&mdash; Goal_yay (@Goal_yay) <a href="https://twitter.com/Goal_yay/status/1962337310982148482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Luis Suarez has lost the plot <a href="https://t.co/C01TPtXyeK">pic.twitter.com/C01TPtXyeK</a>&mdash; Nicholas Gray (@nickrgray18) <a href="https://twitter.com/nickrgray18/status/1962338101780693292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is the not the first time Suarez had done something which could be classified as below the belt. In 2014 FIFA World Cup, Suarez appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their teams' Group D fixture in Brazil.<h2>Sounders coach reacts to brawl</h2>Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer put the onus of the fight on Miami right away and said after the game: "Their players were frustrated and that led to some things happening on the field that shouldn't happen on the field."Schmetzer, however, decided not to stretch it and added: "I'm going to shut that down, becuase that shouldn't be the story. The story of the game is not what happened after the game."

Leagues Cup Final: Inter Miami's Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer after Seattle beat Inter 3-0 to lift the trophy. The incident happened amid the brawl between two sides which broke out right after the final whistle.

Inter Miami players did not take their 0-3 loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final very well on Sunday (Aug 31). After the Sounders beat the Major League Soccer (MLS) giants 3-0, Miami's Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders' staffer during a brawl which involved a lot of shoving and pushing. The officials had to enter and keep the players from both teams at bay after the benches cleared as soon as the final whistle blew. Sounders' eventually lift the trophy, their ninth since joining the MLS back in 2009 including the maiden Leagues Cup. What caused fight between Sounders and Miami Miami, a star-studded team with the like of Messi and Suarez, seemed to have not taken the loss very well. The players got involved in a pushing and shoving match right after the final whistle but the Uruguayan Suarez appeared to take it further. As the teams were going their separate ways post the fight, Suarez seemed to have spit on a Sounders' staffer in a video which is doing round on social media. Also Read: Pep Guardiola blasts Manchester City after second straight loss at Brighton Miami goalie Oscar Ustari then immediately stepped in between Suarez and the Sounders staffer and made sure another brawl didn't start. Have a look at the video of the brawl and Suarez below:

Leagues Cup Final: Inter Miami's Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer after Seattle beat Inter 3-0 to lift the trophy. The incident happened amid the brawl between two sides which broke out right after the final whistle.

Miami, Sounders players get involved in fight post Leagues Cup final, Suarez appears to spit - WATCH

The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped the scoring for the Sounders, whose determined defense stymied a star-studded Inter lineup led by Argentine icon Messi. Inter's frustrations spilled over at the final whistle and officials had to scramble to quell a brewing brawl before the Sounders -- whose $16.7 million payroll is dwarfed by Miami's $46.8 million player compensation total -- could celebrate their first Leagues Cup title.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-szoboszlai-stunner-earns-liverpool-1-0-win-over-title-rivals-arsenal-1756662927091">PL: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal</a>They became the first Major League Soccer team to win every North American Trophy on offer. They already own two MLS Cup crowns, an MLS Supporters Shield, four US Open Cups and a CONCACAF Champions Cup. The latest triumph came before an announced crowd of 69,314 -- shattering the previous record for a Leagues Cup crowd of 50,675.It was also a record for a Sounders game at Lumen Field, beating the 69,274 they drew for the 2019 MLS Cup final against Toronto.De Rosario put the Sounders in front in the 26th minute, heading in a cross from Roldan.De Rosario had electrified the largely green-clad crowd when he came close in the third minute with a header saved by Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.It was a frustrating first half for Inter in the face of Seattle's physical defense, with Obed Vargas a particular thorn in Messi's side.Inter's first opportunity inside the box saw Messi take a quick tumble after tangling with Seattle defender Vargas.Seattle's Jackson Ragen blocked Messi's attempt from outside the area in the 19th minute then a minute later blocked a shot from Rodrigo De Paul.Ragen was there again as Miami came up empty in a chaotic sequence in front of the goal after a corner kick taken by Messi in the 31st minute.Seattle almost doubled their lead in the 40th, but Jesus Ferreira's long-range shot caromed off the right post.A reorganized Miami were pressing early in the second half and appeared to have every chance of pulling off the kind of comeback win they posted over Orlando in the semi-finals.Luis Suarez spun through traffic to deliver the ball to Messi as he cut in front of the goal, but Messi chipped his attempt over the crossbar.Miami were finding their rhythm, but they squandered another golden opportunity in the 60th minute when Tadeo Allende, fed by Suarez, missed wide from directly in front of the net.Miami appeared to have seized the momentum, but Seattle wouldn't let go.The Sounders nearly doubled the score in the 69th minute, but Vargas's right-footed blast from outside the box was blocked by Maximiliano Falcon.Four minutes later, Rothrock got loose and forced a save from Ustari.<h2>Sounders clinch late</h2>Roldan's penalty in the 84th minute gave Seattle some breathing room, the referee awarding the penalty after Miami's Yannik Bright dived at the feet of substitute Georgi Minoungou.Rothrock put the finishing touches on the win with an angled shot past Ustari in the 89th to spark the Sounders celebrations.Both finalists in the cross-border tournament featuring teams from MLS and Liga-MX clubs were already assured of berths in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.The victory earned Seattle direct entry to the round of 16 in the regional tournament that will decide one 2029 FIFA Club World Cup berth.

The Seattle Sounders defeated a Lionel Messi-studded Inter Miami 3-0 to win the Leagues Cup. The final moments also saw a brawl which the officially calmed down before the Sounders lift the title.

The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped the scoring for the Sounders, whose determined defense stymied a star-studded Inter lineup led by Argentine icon Messi. Inter's frustrations spilled over at the final whistle and officials had to scramble to quell a brewing brawl before the Sounders -- whose $16.7 million payroll is dwarfed by Miami's $46.8 million player compensation total -- could celebrate their first Leagues Cup title. Also Read - PL: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal They became the first Major League Soccer team to win every North American Trophy on offer. They already own two MLS Cup crowns, an MLS Supporters Shield, four US Open Cups and a CONCACAF Champions Cup. The latest triumph came before an announced crowd of 69,314 -- shattering the previous record for a Leagues Cup crowd of 50,675. It was also a record for a Sounders game at Lumen Field, beating the 69,274 they drew for the 2019 MLS Cup final against Toronto. De Rosario put the Sounders in front in the 26th minute, heading in a cross from Roldan. De Rosario had electrified the largely green-clad crowd when he came close in the third minute with a header saved by Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari. It was a frustrating first half for Inter in the face of Seattle's physical defense, with Obed Vargas a particular thorn in Messi's side. Inter's first opportunity inside the box saw Messi take a quick tumble after tangling with Seattle defender Vargas. Seattle's Jackson Ragen blocked Messi's attempt from outside the area in the 19th minute then a minute later blocked a shot from Rodrigo De Paul. Ragen was there again as Miami came up empty in a chaotic sequence in front of the goal after a corner kick taken by Messi in the 31st minute. Seattle almost doubled their lead in the 40th, but Jesus Ferreira's long-range shot caromed off the right post. A reorganized Miami were pressing early in the second half and appeared to have every chance of pulling off the kind of comeback win they posted over Orlando in the semi-finals. Luis Suarez spun through traffic to deliver the ball to Messi as he cut in front of the goal, but Messi chipped his attempt over the crossbar. Miami were finding their rhythm, but they squandered another golden opportunity in the 60th minute when Tadeo Allende, fed by Suarez, missed wide from directly in front of the net. Miami appeared to have seized the momentum, but Seattle wouldn't let go. The Sounders nearly doubled the score in the 69th minute, but Vargas's right-footed blast from outside the box was blocked by Maximiliano Falcon.Four minutes later, Rothrock got loose and forced a save from Ustari. Sounders clinch late Roldan's penalty in the 84th minute gave Seattle some breathing room, the referee awarding the penalty after Miami's Yannik Bright dived at the feet of substitute Georgi Minoungou. Rothrock put the finishing touches on the win with an angled shot past Ustari in the 89th to spark the Sounders celebrations. Both finalists in the cross-border tournament featuring teams from MLS and Liga-MX clubs were already assured of berths in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The victory earned Seattle direct entry to the round of 16 in the regional tournament that will decide one 2029 FIFA Club World Cup berth.

The Seattle Sounders defeated a Lionel Messi-studded Inter Miami 3-0 to win the Leagues Cup. The final moments also saw a brawl which the officially calmed down before the Sounders lift the title.

Seattle Sounders thrash Messi's Inter Miami to win Leagues Cup title

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic -- who are on course to meet in the semi-finals -- both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overpowered France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 and has not dropped a set to date at the championships."I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York," the 22-year-old said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-szoboszlai-stunner-earns-liverpool-1-0-win-over-title-rivals-arsenal-1756662927091">Premier League: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal</a>"The energy is special playing the day session, playing the night session. It doesn't matter, people are always there. I love it and I think that's why I play my best tennis here," he added.Alcaraz will face Czech 20th seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.Lehecka reached the last eight of a Grand Slam for only the second time after battling past veteran Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 2-6, 6-2.Djokovic, 38, continued his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title with a brisk 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff."It definitely helps if you serve well. I think I had a great serving performance last round and also tonight," said Djokovic. "That helps make it easier on the court."Djokovic faces a quarter-final on Tuesday against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, the lone American man left in the draw.Fritz sprinted into the last eight with a brisk 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat of the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in 1hr 38min.Fritz is carrying hopes of first US men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003 following the exits of fellow seeds Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe.But Fritz will head into his quarter-final against Djokovic with history stacked against him. Djokovic has won all 10 of their past meetings, including a 2023 quarter-final win at the US Open."I think the first, almost like seven or eight times I played him, I probably just wasn't a good enough player to really have that much of a chance," said Fritz."I think only the last couple times we've played I think I've been this just better player that can, you know, I'd say compete and have chances."<h2>Sabalenka balance</h2>In the women's draw, Sabalenka never looked troubled in a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Moldova-born Spaniard Cristina Bucsa, ranked 95th in the world.Sabalenka has now reached the quarter-finals or better at 12 straight Grand Slam tournaments, a consistency she attributes to striking a balance in her life on and off the court."I'm super proud, I think that's an incredible achievement," Sabalenka said."I think for me the key was balancing on and off-the-court life. I think I've done a great job on balancing really hard work and also great recovery and some fun time outside of tennis court. I think that's been the key."Sabalenka faces a quarter-final against either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova, who were playing later Sunday.In other women's draw action on Sunday, the Czech Republic's unseeded former French Open and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova conjured a remarkable escape to oust Taylor Townsend, saving an incredible eight match points before digging out a 1-6, 7-6 (15/13), 6-3 victory.Krejcikova fought off a match point on her own serve at 5-4 down in the second set, and then somehow survived seven match points in an enthralling tie-breaker to move on."What a match," said Krejcikova, who revealed she had wondered if she would ever play tennis again after missing the opening months of the season with a back injury."I was sidelined for six months and didn't know if I would ever play again. I'm super happy I can be here."Krejcikova will face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals.Pegula, beaten in the final last year, advanced to the last eight after breezing past compatriot Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka won their respective singles R4 matches to enter the quarter-finals in the year's last grand slam.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic -- who are on course to meet in the semi-finals -- both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overpowered France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 and has not dropped a set to date at the championships. "I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York," the 22-year-old said. Also Read - Premier League: Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal "The energy is special playing the day session, playing the night session. It doesn't matter, people are always there. I love it and I think that's why I play my best tennis here," he added. Alcaraz will face Czech 20th seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Lehecka reached the last eight of a Grand Slam for only the second time after battling past veteran Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Djokovic, 38, continued his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title with a brisk 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff. "It definitely helps if you serve well. I think I had a great serving performance last round and also tonight," said Djokovic. "That helps make it easier on the court." Djokovic faces a quarter-final on Tuesday against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, the lone American man left in the draw. Fritz sprinted into the last eight with a brisk 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat of the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in 1hr 38min. Fritz is carrying hopes of first US men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003 following the exits of fellow seeds Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe. But Fritz will head into his quarter-final against Djokovic with history stacked against him. Djokovic has won all 10 of their past meetings, including a 2023 quarter-final win at the US Open. "I think the first, almost like seven or eight times I played him, I probably just wasn't a good enough player to really have that much of a chance," said Fritz. "I think only the last couple times we've played I think I've been this just better player that can, you know, I'd say compete and have chances." Sabalenka balance In the women's draw, Sabalenka never looked troubled in a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Moldova-born Spaniard Cristina Bucsa, ranked 95th in the world. Sabalenka has now reached the quarter-finals or better at 12 straight Grand Slam tournaments, a consistency she attributes to striking a balance in her life on and off the court. "I'm super proud, I think that's an incredible achievement," Sabalenka said. "I think for me the key was balancing on and off-the-court life. I think I've done a great job on balancing really hard work and also great recovery and some fun time outside of tennis court. I think that's been the key." Sabalenka faces a quarter-final against either ninth seed Elena Rybakina or the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova, who were playing later Sunday. In other women's draw action on Sunday, the Czech Republic's unseeded former French Open and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova conjured a remarkable escape to oust Taylor Townsend, saving an incredible eight match points before digging out a 1-6, 7-6 (15/13), 6-3 victory. Krejcikova fought off a match point on her own serve at 5-4 down in the second set, and then somehow survived seven match points in an enthralling tie-breaker to move on. "What a match," said Krejcikova, who revealed she had wondered if she would ever play tennis again after missing the opening months of the season with a back injury. "I was sidelined for six months and didn't know if I would ever play again. I'm super happy I can be here." Krejcikova will face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals. Pegula, beaten in the final last year, advanced to the last eight after breezing past compatriot Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka won their respective singles R4 matches to enter the quarter-finals in the year's last grand slam.

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