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&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated its victory in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. At least 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Officials pay big price</h2>The latest victims are A Shankar and Treasurer E Jairam as they handed in their resignations on Friday (June 6). They were named in the First Investigation Report (FIR) filed by the Bengaluru Police and have been absconding since Thursday evening. However, they have now handed in their resignations taking moral responsibility.&nbsp;"This is to inform you that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that have unfolded in the last two days and though our role was very limited, owing moral responsibility, we wish to state that last night we tendered our resignation to our respective posts as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, by way of a letter dated 06.06.2025 to the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association. This is for your information," read the statement on the press release.&nbsp;In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident.&nbsp;According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner.&nbsp;The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated its victory in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. At least 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident. Officials pay big price The latest victims are A Shankar and Treasurer E Jairam as they handed in their resignations on Friday (June 6). They were named in the First Investigation Report (FIR) filed by the Bengaluru Police and have been absconding since Thursday evening. However, they have now handed in their resignations taking moral responsibility. "This is to inform you that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that have unfolded in the last two days and though our role was very limited, owing moral responsibility, we wish to state that last night we tendered our resignation to our respective posts as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, by way of a letter dated 06.06.2025 to the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association. This is for your information," read the statement on the press release. In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident. According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner. The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations.&nbsp;

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When you see Ashi Chouksey on the shooting range, it’s not just the rifle in her hands that commands attention — it’s the stillness in her posture, the razor-sharp gaze, and the kind of unshakable calm that only champions exude. In her photos from the range — hair neatly tied, eyes locked in, stance unflinching — she looks like she was born to silence the chaos around her with one perfect shot. But behind that steely exterior is a 22-year-old whose journey is anything but ordinary. Whether it’s breaking the national record in the 50m rifle 3 positions event or topping qualification rounds with scores rivaling world records, Ashi is proving that India’s next shooting icon is already here — focused, fearless, and fiercely consistent. &nbsp;As the Indian shooting team heads to the Munich World Cup 2025, beginning June 8, Ashi steps into the spotlight not just with medals and records, but with a mission. A mission that began in Bhopal and is now aiming straight for Los Angeles 2028. The past six months have been nothing short of phenomenal for the 22-year-old shooter. A national record of 598 in the 50m Rifle 3 Position event earlier this year shocked even Ashi herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Till now, I can’t believe I shot that,” she admits, recalling how she almost cried mid-match after realizing her near-flawless score. But there's no time to rest on laurels — in her world, every match is a fresh battlefield. &nbsp;“Once you shoot a good score, you need to achieve that again and again,” she said in an exclusive interview to WION. It’s a mindset that has become second nature to her, where each shot demands perfection, and each day is another chance to prove she deserves her place on the podium. Ashi’s confidence is matched by her candid realism. “Getting to number one is easy, maintaining it is very, very difficult,” she says. That tension, the pressure of having 28,000 shooters in India now competing — a huge jump from the 4,000 a few years ago — doesn’t intimidate her. It fuels her.&nbsp;“Somehow, I love challenges in shooting.” &nbsp;The upcoming World Cup in Munich — a global hotbed for top-tier shooting talent — is a challenge she’s excited about. “It’ll be very competitive. But I’m confident,” she says with calm determination. Beyond her own performance, Ashi has a clear eye on the bigger picture. The exponential growth of shooting in India and the nation's impressive showing in events like the Paris Olympics speaks volumes about the sport’s upward trajectory. “India is becoming a superpower in shooting,” she declares proudly. &nbsp;Looking ahead, the LA 2028 Olympics is a goal Ashi holds close to her heart. Missing out on the Paris Games by just two points, despite stellar performances internationally, was a moment of heartbreak — but also transformation. “Earlier, I just wanted to go to the Olympics. Now, I want a medal,” she asserts with fire in her voice. &nbsp;And that’s the Ashi Chouksey difference. Even in disappointment, she finds clarity. Even in setbacks — like her challenging outing at the Argentina World Cup due to dry lenses and windy conditions — she sees lessons, not excuses. “We can’t change anything, but we can write it down in our diaries, learn, and be better prepared next time.” Yes, diaries. Ashi maintains one diligently — logging every practice session, every match, even pre-match feelings. It’s her mirror, her motivator, her strategy manual. “It gives me a better view of myself. What worked, what didn’t, what to carry forward.” &nbsp;When asked if she’s superstitious, she laughs. “Not really. But I do believe in knowing exactly what I’m doing.” In a sport where a 9.9 and 10.0 are separated by a microscopic margin, that attention to detail is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. &nbsp;The upcoming Shooting League of India, too, excites Ashi. A chance for team-based competitions, playing alongside and against international talent, is something she believes will revolutionise Indian shooting.&nbsp;&nbsp;“League brings people together. Just like IPL, maybe someday our league will be that big.” For now, though, Ashi Chouksey is focused on the task at hand — Munich. There’s a quiet ambition in her voice when she speaks about her next goal: breaching the perfect 600 mark. “I want to do it at a big competition. I think I can.” And with every shot, every note in her diary, every moment of self-talk in front of the mirror, Ashi moves one step closer to that magic number — and to the place in history that seems all but inevitable.

Ashi Chouksey: Aiming high, one shot at a time

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As the Indian shooting team heads to the Munich World Cup 2025, beginning June 8, Ashi steps into the spotlight not just with medals and records, but with a mission. A mission that began in Bhopal and is now aiming straight for Los Angeles 2028

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&nbsp;Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou saw his last at the club on Friday (June 6) after he was sacked, just 17n days after winning the continental trophy. Ending Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a trophy, Postecoglou was sacked after the London club finished 17th in the Premier League, a place just above the relegation zone. After his sacking, Postecoglou broke the silence and reflected on his time as Spurs manager.<h2>Postecoglou reflects on time as Spurs manager</h2>"When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride," Postecoglou said in a statement released shortly after his dismissal was confirmed.&nbsp;"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.&nbsp;"That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible,” the heartwarming final message added.&nbsp;Delivering Tottenham’s first European success in 41 years, Postecoglou was a huge success in his first season helping the side finish fifth, which saw them clinch a Europa League spot. The club would then build on in Europe to win the continental competition and thereby secure a place in the Champions League for the 2025-26 season.&nbsp;However, it was the poor Premier League form that engineered Postecoglou’s exit as Spurs lost 22 matches, the most by any non-relegated team in a season. While the club received entry into the Champions League through Europa League success, they finished just a place above the Premier League relegation zone, their lowest in the competition’s history.&nbsp;The club is now on a hunt for a new manager with Thomas Frank of Brentford and Fulham’s Marco Silva high on the priority list.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou saw his last at the club on Friday (June 6) after he was sacked, just 17n days after winning the continental trophy.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou saw his last at the club on Friday (June 6) after he was sacked, just 17n days after winning the continental trophy. Ending Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a trophy, Postecoglou was sacked after the London club finished 17th in the Premier League, a place just above the relegation zone. After his sacking, Postecoglou broke the silence and reflected on his time as Spurs manager. Postecoglou reflects on time as Spurs manager "When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride," Postecoglou said in a statement released shortly after his dismissal was confirmed. "The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget. "That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible,” the heartwarming final message added. Delivering Tottenham’s first European success in 41 years, Postecoglou was a huge success in his first season helping the side finish fifth, which saw them clinch a Europa League spot. The club would then build on in Europe to win the continental competition and thereby secure a place in the Champions League for the 2025-26 season. However, it was the poor Premier League form that engineered Postecoglou’s exit as Spurs lost 22 matches, the most by any non-relegated team in a season. While the club received entry into the Champions League through Europa League success, they finished just a place above the Premier League relegation zone, their lowest in the competition’s history. The club is now on a hunt for a new manager with Thomas Frank of Brentford and Fulham’s Marco Silva high on the priority list.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou saw his last at the club on Friday (June 6) after he was sacked, just 17n days after winning the continental trophy.

Ange Postecoglou waves goodbye to Tottenham fans, pens 'my overriding emotion is one of pride'

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was left to rue a missed chance on Friday as he lost to America’s Fabiano Caruana, thereby handing the Norway Chess title to Magnus Carlsen. Fresh from his triumph Carlsen, Gukesh’s one wrong move paved the way for Carlsen’s triumph who drew against Arjun Erigaisi from an unfavourable position. With this Gukesh ended the series with 14.5 points while Carlsen clinched his seventh title in his native tournament, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

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<h2>Gukesh left to rue</h2>Having started the game on backfoot, it was not easy for the Indian Grandmaster to stage a comeback. Gukesh, however, did not hold back and made a few aggressive moves against Caruana. But a wrong move in the crucial decider saw him surrender three important points. Instead of taking a bishop with his queen, Gukesh promoted his pawn for a queen and walked straight into a knight fork that would've seen him down a piece in the endgame.&nbsp;This all but decided Gukesh’s fate who was seen disappointed and decided to shake hands with Caruana. The defeat saw him drop to third in the standings while this also sealed Carlsen’s seventh title in his hometown tournament.&nbsp;After the match, Gukesh dropped his head in his hands showcasing frustration.Carlsen on the other hand was full of praise for his Indian counterparts and urged them to improve in the future.&nbsp;“They are all very good (Gukesh and Arjun), but they still need a little bit of time to prepare. We also have a tournament running simultaneously in Armenia, where Pragg (R Praggnanandhaa) and Aravindh Chithambaram showed very good chess," said Carlsen.&nbsp;Earlier in a first, Carlsen lost to Gukesh, handing the Indian Grandmaster his maiden triumph over the five-time World Chess Champion. The win was a major milestone in Gukesh’s career after which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated him.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was left to rue a missed chance on Friday as he lost to America’s Fabiano Caruana, thereby handing the Norway Chess title to Magnus Carlsen.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was left to rue a missed chance on Friday as he lost to America’s Fabiano Caruana, thereby handing the Norway Chess title to Magnus Carlsen. Fresh from his triumph Carlsen, Gukesh’s one wrong move paved the way for Carlsen’s triumph who drew against Arjun Erigaisi from an unfavourable position. With this Gukesh ended the series with 14.5 points while Carlsen clinched his seventh title in his native tournament, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was left to rue a missed chance on Friday as he lost to America’s Fabiano Caruana, thereby handing the Norway Chess title to Magnus Carlsen.

Watch: D Gukesh left disappointed as Magnus Carlsen clinches seventh Norway Chess title

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KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7).

<h2>Rahul slams hundred for India A</h2>Having missed the first unofficial Test due to Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments, Rahul scored his ton in the second session of Day 1. It took 151 balls for the Indian batter to make his mark on Day 1 of the England tour as he completed his ton. He was later dismissed by George Hill on 119 off 168 deliveries. His innings consisted of 15 fours and one six while he was striking a rate of almost 70.&nbsp;Rahul was given a good helping hand by Dhruv Jurel (52) and Karun Nair (40) as they steered the Indian innings to a respectable total.&nbsp;Interestingly, with Rahul opening the innings, the Indian management has clearly hinted at him being used in the role when the series begins on June 20.&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal (17) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (11), however, failed to make the most as they departed cheaply. Later Nitish Kumar Reddy(34) and Shardul Thakur (19) tried helping the Indian team reach 300 in the challenging conditions of Northampton.<h2>India tour of England 2025</h2>1st Test: 20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds2nd Test: 2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: 10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London4th Test: 23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7). Playing at the County Ground in Northampton, Rahul’s hundred comes at a crucial time for India as they look to fill in the void left by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who announced their retirement from the red-ball format in May. His hundred also propelled India to 319/7 at the closure of Day 1.

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7).

Watch: KL Rahul impresses on Day 1 of England tour, slams hundred for India A in unofficial Test

The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) has been in full swing as top Indian and international paddlers have gathered in Ahmedabad to set the stage on fire. As India moves into a phase of transition in table tennis, a new crop of stars has started to emerge and among that is Delhi-born Payas Jain. Hailing from a sporting family, Payas has adapted to table tennis like a knife to butter. Now an established name in the Indian table tennis fraternity, Payas spoke to WION exclusively and opened up on his journey and spoke fondly about his dream to win an Olympic medal.<h2>Payas speaks exclusively to WION</h2>“Of course, my biggest goal is to get a medal for India in the Olympics and for that, I've made a lot of short-term goals for three months, for six months, for a year. So, I can tell you that from now on, my next goal is to be in the top 50 in the world this year as well as I really need to be India's number one this year in the seniors and I want to represent India at the Asian Games next year,” Payas said while speaking in exclusive conversation with WION.&nbsp;“But yeah, for that, I'm really focusing on the process and I'm trying to get physically better, mentally better as well as, you know, I'm trying to focus on my tactics and technical things,” Payas said.&nbsp;Born in Delhi, Payas is representing Chennai Lions in the ongoing UTT and has put on a show during the tournament. Currently ranked fifth in India, the 20-year-old is playing some amazing table tennis and is aiming high to become number one in the nation.&nbsp;The young India sensation made history as India’s youngest-ever World No. 1 in the U-17 ITTF rankings, and followed it up with a bronze at the World Youth Championships and an Asian Junior gold in mixed doubles.&nbsp;Interestingly he opened up on an interesting story when he won a bronze medal at the World Youth Championships. He was without sleep heading into his quarterfinal contest during the World Youth Championships as he was a step closer to a medal.&nbsp;“I didn't sleep for the whole night and I, I actually tried a lot you know. I tried a lot to sleep. I had a lot of teas, herbal teas just to sleep because I had a very big day the next day but before the match, I knew I was playing with Navid Shams from Iran and I've been playing with him since we were like, we were 10 or 11.&nbsp;“So, before the match, I was watching his matches and then I analysed everything and, and I really believed that okay, I can do it. I have, this is my, my day tomorrow and I really believed in it and then after all the matches I saw and I made tactics and strategies.“I couldn't sleep at all and the interesting part is that I didn't sleep but I was feeling really, really excited. My energy was still so high that I slept for like two days, something like this. So, it happened I eventually won the match,” Payas added.<h2>Payas opens up on Sharath Kamal</h2>Payas is now closely working with Sharath Kamal, who is serving as a mentor of Chennai Lions in the UTT. The youngster opened up on working closely with the Indian legend, stating him as an inspiration.&nbsp;“I have known Sharath since a long time back and he's been mentoring me for a quite long time right now and he always tells me, okay from junior to senior, you should do a lot of maybe physical work or some mental work or maybe tactical work.&nbsp;&nbsp;"So, he's been mentoring me and it's great to have him by my side he has done a lot of great things for our country and now in Chennai Lions, as I'm playing, he's telling me, okay this is the situation, maybe you should handle it maybe this way or someone another way,” Payas concluded.

Now an established name in the Indian table tennis fraternity, Payas Jain spoke to WION exclusively and opened up on his journey and spoke fondly about his dream to win an Olympic medal.

The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) has been in full swing as top Indian and international paddlers have gathered in Ahmedabad to set the stage on fire. As India moves into a phase of transition in table tennis, a new crop of stars has started to emerge and among that is Delhi-born Payas Jain. Hailing from a sporting family, Payas has adapted to table tennis like a knife to butter. Now an established name in the Indian table tennis fraternity, Payas spoke to WION exclusively and opened up on his journey and spoke fondly about his dream to win an Olympic medal. Payas speaks exclusively to WION “Of course, my biggest goal is to get a medal for India in the Olympics and for that, I've made a lot of short-term goals for three months, for six months, for a year. So, I can tell you that from now on, my next goal is to be in the top 50 in the world this year as well as I really need to be India's number one this year in the seniors and I want to represent India at the Asian Games next year,” Payas said while speaking in exclusive conversation with WION. “But yeah, for that, I'm really focusing on the process and I'm trying to get physically better, mentally better as well as, you know, I'm trying to focus on my tactics and technical things,” Payas said. Born in Delhi, Payas is representing Chennai Lions in the ongoing UTT and has put on a show during the tournament. Currently ranked fifth in India, the 20-year-old is playing some amazing table tennis and is aiming high to become number one in the nation. The young India sensation made history as India’s youngest-ever World No. 1 in the U-17 ITTF rankings, and followed it up with a bronze at the World Youth Championships and an Asian Junior gold in mixed doubles. Interestingly he opened up on an interesting story when he won a bronze medal at the World Youth Championships. He was without sleep heading into his quarterfinal contest during the World Youth Championships as he was a step closer to a medal. “I didn't sleep for the whole night and I, I actually tried a lot you know. I tried a lot to sleep. I had a lot of teas, herbal teas just to sleep because I had a very big day the next day but before the match, I knew I was playing with Navid Shams from Iran and I've been playing with him since we were like, we were 10 or 11. “So, before the match, I was watching his matches and then I analysed everything and, and I really believed that okay, I can do it. I have, this is my, my day tomorrow and I really believed in it and then after all the matches I saw and I made tactics and strategies. “I couldn't sleep at all and the interesting part is that I didn't sleep but I was feeling really, really excited. My energy was still so high that I slept for like two days, something like this. So, it happened I eventually won the match,” Payas added. Payas opens up on Sharath Kamal Payas is now closely working with Sharath Kamal, who is serving as a mentor of Chennai Lions in the UTT. The youngster opened up on working closely with the Indian legend, stating him as an inspiration. “I have known Sharath since a long time back and he's been mentoring me for a quite long time right now and he always tells me, okay from junior to senior, you should do a lot of maybe physical work or some mental work or maybe tactical work. "So, he's been mentoring me and it's great to have him by my side he has done a lot of great things for our country and now in Chennai Lions, as I'm playing, he's telling me, okay this is the situation, maybe you should handle it maybe this way or someone another way,” Payas concluded.

Now an established name in the Indian table tennis fraternity, Payas Jain spoke to WION exclusively and opened up on his journey and spoke fondly about his dream to win an Olympic medal.

Exclusive: Rising Indian table tennis star Payas Jain determined to land Olympic glory

Former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic may well have played his last match at the French Open as he hinted at a possible retirement from tennis. After a straight sets defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday (June 6) evening, Djokovic took to the post-match presser where spilled the beans on his next career move. Now, 38, Djokovic is the joint-most successful singles tennis player alongside Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slam titles each.<h2>Djokovic hints at retirement</h2>"This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end," said three-time French Open champion Djokovic."But if this was the farewell match of Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd.&nbsp;"Not the happiest because of the loss, but, you know, I tried to show my gratitude to the crowd, because they were terrific."&nbsp;The Serb lost 6-4, 7-5, 7-3 as he dropped curtains on his latest and what might be his last French Open. A three-time champion at Roland Garros, he first won the prestigious title in 2016 breaking the dominance of Rafael Nadal on clay court. He is the only tennis star to beat Rafael Nadal twice at the Roland Garros, a quarterfinal win in 2015 and another one in the 2021 semifinal.&nbsp;If he retires, he will leave a legacy behind with three complete career Grand Slam titles (he won all Grand Slam titles at least three times). The Serb in total has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, four US Open and three French Open titles along with an ATP World Tour final win.&nbsp;The courts of the French Open will also have a special place for Djokovic as he won his only Olympic gold medal during the Paris Games in 2024.

Former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic may well have played his last match at the French Open as he hinted at a possible retirement from tennis.

Former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic may well have played his last match at the French Open as he hinted at a possible retirement from tennis. After a straight sets defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday (June 6) evening, Djokovic took to the post-match presser where spilled the beans on his next career move. Now, 38, Djokovic is the joint-most successful singles tennis player alongside Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slam titles each. Djokovic hints at retirement "This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end," said three-time French Open champion Djokovic. "But if this was the farewell match of Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd. "Not the happiest because of the loss, but, you know, I tried to show my gratitude to the crowd, because they were terrific." The Serb lost 6-4, 7-5, 7-3 as he dropped curtains on his latest and what might be his last French Open. A three-time champion at Roland Garros, he first won the prestigious title in 2016 breaking the dominance of Rafael Nadal on clay court. He is the only tennis star to beat Rafael Nadal twice at the Roland Garros, a quarterfinal win in 2015 and another one in the 2021 semifinal. If he retires, he will leave a legacy behind with three complete career Grand Slam titles (he won all Grand Slam titles at least three times). The Serb in total has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, four US Open and three French Open titles along with an ATP World Tour final win. The courts of the French Open will also have a special place for Djokovic as he won his only Olympic gold medal during the Paris Games in 2024.

Former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic may well have played his last match at the French Open as he hinted at a possible retirement from tennis.

'Last match ever I played here': Ousted Novak Djokovic hints at Roland Garros retirement

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.&nbsp;Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland all scored in the first half in pouring rain in Oslo as Norway made it a night to forget for Italy, who missed out on the last two World Cups.&nbsp;"I have no explanation. Our supporters don't deserve this kind of match. We need to do some soul-searching. It's unacceptable," Italy captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma told Rai Sport.&nbsp;Italy are playing catch-up with Norway, the Group I leaders with a maximum nine points after wins over Moldova and Israel in March when the Azzurri were still involved in the UEFA Nations League.&nbsp;Israel are second on six points after a 3-1 win over Estonia in Tallinn, where Norway will head for their next game on Monday. Italy return home to face Moldova in Reggio Emilia in their second game.&nbsp;Belgium kicked off their qualifying bid in Group J with a 1-1 draw against North Macedonia.&nbsp;Maxim De Cuyper gave Belgium the lead after Romelu Lukaku's shot was blocked but former Leeds man Ezgjan Alioski volleyed in the equaliser with four minutes to play in Skopje.&nbsp;North Macedonia are unbeaten through three matches but trail Wales, who top the pile on seven points following a 3-0 home win over Liechtenstein.&nbsp;Joe Rodon, Harry Wilson and Kieffer Moore struck in Cardiff to keep Wales unbeaten since the appointment last year of Craig Bellamy, whose side head to Brussels next week.&nbsp;"We could have made it a lot more (goals), and we'd like to make it a lot more," Bellamy told BBC Wales.&nbsp;"I'm looking forward to Monday (against Belgium)."&nbsp;Croatia hammered Gibraltar 7-0 in their opening match in Group J.&nbsp;Substitutes Franjo Ivanovic and Andrej Kramaric both scored twice, with Marco Pasalic, Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic also on target in the Algarve.&nbsp;Czech Republic are the pacesetters in the section with three wins from three after a 2-0 victory at home to Montenegro. Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick got the goals for the hosts.&nbsp;The 12 group winners qualify automatically for next year's expanded 48-team tournament, while the runners-up head into the play-offs which will decide the final four qualifiers from Europe.&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.

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia. Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland all scored in the first half in pouring rain in Oslo as Norway made it a night to forget for Italy, who missed out on the last two World Cups. "I have no explanation. Our supporters don't deserve this kind of match. We need to do some soul-searching. It's unacceptable," Italy captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma told Rai Sport. Italy are playing catch-up with Norway, the Group I leaders with a maximum nine points after wins over Moldova and Israel in March when the Azzurri were still involved in the UEFA Nations League. Israel are second on six points after a 3-1 win over Estonia in Tallinn, where Norway will head for their next game on Monday. Italy return home to face Moldova in Reggio Emilia in their second game. Belgium kicked off their qualifying bid in Group J with a 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Maxim De Cuyper gave Belgium the lead after Romelu Lukaku's shot was blocked but former Leeds man Ezgjan Alioski volleyed in the equaliser with four minutes to play in Skopje. North Macedonia are unbeaten through three matches but trail Wales, who top the pile on seven points following a 3-0 home win over Liechtenstein. Joe Rodon, Harry Wilson and Kieffer Moore struck in Cardiff to keep Wales unbeaten since the appointment last year of Craig Bellamy, whose side head to Brussels next week. "We could have made it a lot more (goals), and we'd like to make it a lot more," Bellamy told BBC Wales. "I'm looking forward to Monday (against Belgium)." Croatia hammered Gibraltar 7-0 in their opening match in Group J. Substitutes Franjo Ivanovic and Andrej Kramaric both scored twice, with Marco Pasalic, Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic also on target in the Algarve. Czech Republic are the pacesetters in the section with three wins from three after a 2-0 victory at home to Montenegro. Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick got the goals for the hosts. The 12 group winners qualify automatically for next year's expanded 48-team tournament, while the runners-up head into the play-offs which will decide the final four qualifiers from Europe. 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.

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Norway thrash Italy; Belgium held by North Macedonia

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.&nbsp;Buttler, who helped new white-ball skipper Harry Brook seal a 3-0 sweep in the preceding one-day international series, underlined his standing as one of the world's best white-ball batsmen with a blistering 96 off just 59 balls in a total of 188-6.&nbsp;Veteran left-arm spinner Dawson, returning to England duty after almost three years in the international wilderness, followed up with a T20 international best 4-20 as the West Indies were held to 167-9 while going 1-0 down in a three-match series.&nbsp;Earlier, Buttler took centre stage following the early loss of opener Ben Duckett with an array of reverse sweeps, ramps and more traditional straight drives while hitting six fours and four sixes.&nbsp;But he fell four shy of a century when lbw to paceman Alzarri Joseph, whose four overs cost an expensive 51 runs.&nbsp;Brook gave Dawson the new ball and the 35-year-old responded by having Johnson Charles, who misread a slower delivery, stumped by Buttler.&nbsp;England bowled 12 overs of spin, with Adil Rashid and Jacob Bethell in the wickets.&nbsp;Brook said his decision to opt for so much slow bowling was influenced by next year's T20 World Cup being staged in India and Sri Lanka, where the pitches are renowned for aiding spinners.&nbsp;"The next World Cup is going to be in Sri Lanka and India. We're not completely set on this structure for the team but it's worth a go and it worked this time," said Brook, a 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman.&nbsp;Dawson, repeatedly overlooked by England for spinners with inferior county records, also snared Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Rovman Powell as the West Indies slumped to defeat.&nbsp;"He bowled beautifully," said Brook. "He's got so many skills."&nbsp;The West Indies were frustrated by the absence of a left-arm spinner of their own, with Akeal Hosein yet to arrive following delays related a change in UK visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp;Cricket West Indies said "attempts to expedite the visa process" had been unsuccessful but a team spokesperson confirmed Friday the 32-year-old could arrive ahead of Tuesday's finale in Southampton.&nbsp;"He was missed, he's one of our frontline players. It's an unfortunate situation," said West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder.&nbsp;Nevertheless, he added: "We had a team that was good enough to beat England but we fell a little short, particularly with the bat."&nbsp;The series continues at Bristol on Sunday.&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.

Jos Buttler produced a captain innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday. Buttler, who helped new white-ball skipper Harry Brook seal a 3-0 sweep in the preceding one-day international series, underlined his standing as one of the world's best white-ball batsmen with a blistering 96 off just 59 balls in a total of 188-6. Veteran left-arm spinner Dawson, returning to England duty after almost three years in the international wilderness, followed up with a T20 international best 4-20 as the West Indies were held to 167-9 while going 1-0 down in a three-match series. Earlier, Buttler took centre stage following the early loss of opener Ben Duckett with an array of reverse sweeps, ramps and more traditional straight drives while hitting six fours and four sixes. But he fell four shy of a century when lbw to paceman Alzarri Joseph, whose four overs cost an expensive 51 runs. Brook gave Dawson the new ball and the 35-year-old responded by having Johnson Charles, who misread a slower delivery, stumped by Buttler. England bowled 12 overs of spin, with Adil Rashid and Jacob Bethell in the wickets. Brook said his decision to opt for so much slow bowling was influenced by next year's T20 World Cup being staged in India and Sri Lanka, where the pitches are renowned for aiding spinners. "The next World Cup is going to be in Sri Lanka and India. We're not completely set on this structure for the team but it's worth a go and it worked this time," said Brook, a 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman. Dawson, repeatedly overlooked by England for spinners with inferior county records, also snared Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Rovman Powell as the West Indies slumped to defeat. "He bowled beautifully," said Brook. "He's got so many skills." The West Indies were frustrated by the absence of a left-arm spinner of their own, with Akeal Hosein yet to arrive following delays related a change in UK visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago. Cricket West Indies said "attempts to expedite the visa process" had been unsuccessful but a team spokesperson confirmed Friday the 32-year-old could arrive ahead of Tuesday's finale in Southampton. "He was missed, he's one of our frontline players. It's an unfortunate situation," said West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder. Nevertheless, he added: "We had a team that was good enough to beat England but we fell a little short, particularly with the bat." The series continues at Bristol on Sunday. 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.

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson star as England beat West Indies in T20 opener at Chester-le-Street

Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after ending Novak Djokovic's latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the last four on Friday.The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final."It was such a special occasion for me playing against Novak in the semi-final," said the three-time Grand Slam champion, who is now on a 20-match winning streak in majors.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/sports/6-june-2025-the-french-open-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates-jannik-sinner-vs-novak-djokovic-1749227531884">FULL HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025 Semi-Final: Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets to enter final</a>"I had to step up and play the best tennis I could. I'm very happy."Djokovic battled hard in a dramatic contest that lasted three hours and 16 minutes, but three missed set points late in the third set ultimately put paid to his hopes of a comeback.Sinner, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, will be hoping to gain revenge on Alcaraz after losing to the Spaniard in five sets in the semi-finals last year.The Italian will be playing in a maiden Slam final not on hard courts after edging 5-4 ahead in his head-to-head record with Djokovic with his fourth successive victory over the 38-year-old.Djokovic's exit ensures that a sixth successive major title will be lifted by either Sinner or world number two Alcaraz, in what appears increasingly likely to be a permanent changing of the guard.It will be the first Grand Slam final to be played between two men born in the 2000s.Alcaraz has won his last four matches against Sinner, including in the Italian Open final in May when Sinner returned from a three-month doping ban."Sunday is going to be very difficult, I know my head-to-head lately doesn't look great against Carlos but let's see what I can do," said the 23-year-old.Djokovic was bidding to become the first man to win a Slam with victories over all of the world's top three players after beating Alexander Zverev in the quarters.Instead, he will turn his attentions to his seventh attempt to break out of a tie with Margaret Court on 24 major titles at Wimbledon next month.Sublime Sinner The top seed broke in the fifth game as Djokovic followed a netted backhand with an air-shot as a Sinner return skipped off the clay.Sinner wrapped up an ultimately comfortable opening set with a hold to love, finished off by a backhand winner.Djokovic was the better player at the start of the second set, but could not find a way through against an opponent who had not dropped serve since his opening-round win over France's Arthur Rinderknech.The Djokovic errors started to rack up in crucial points, although the three-time champion dug deep and broke Sinner when he was serving for a two-set lead.Djokovic could not back up his break, though, despite leading 40-15 in the next game, and then received treatment from the trainer on his right leg.Sinner closed out the set at the second time of asking courtesy of another battling hold that featured two aces, one from a second serve.Djokovic called for the physio for lengthier treatment ahead of the third set.He missed a break point in the fourth game, but refused to give in and eventually edged 5-4 in front on serve to put some pressure on Sinner.A cacophony of noise greeted a brilliant rally that saw Djokovic bring up two set points.Sinner fended them both off, and then a third, before Djokovic became incensed by a line call that didn't go his way as the set headed towards a tie-break.The end appeared nigh when Djokovic dumped the simplest of overheads into the net to gift Sinner a 3-0 edge in the breaker.Sinner, who like Alcaraz has never lost a Grand Slam final, completed the job on his second match point as Djokovic netted.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final.

Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after ending Novak Djokovic's latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the last four on Friday. The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final. "It was such a special occasion for me playing against Novak in the semi-final," said the three-time Grand Slam champion, who is now on a 20-match winning streak in majors. Also Read - FULL HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025 Semi-Final: Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets to enter final "I had to step up and play the best tennis I could. I'm very happy." Djokovic battled hard in a dramatic contest that lasted three hours and 16 minutes, but three missed set points late in the third set ultimately put paid to his hopes of a comeback. Sinner, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, will be hoping to gain revenge on Alcaraz after losing to the Spaniard in five sets in the semi-finals last year. The Italian will be playing in a maiden Slam final not on hard courts after edging 5-4 ahead in his head-to-head record with Djokovic with his fourth successive victory over the 38-year-old. Djokovic's exit ensures that a sixth successive major title will be lifted by either Sinner or world number two Alcaraz, in what appears increasingly likely to be a permanent changing of the guard. It will be the first Grand Slam final to be played between two men born in the 2000s. Alcaraz has won his last four matches against Sinner, including in the Italian Open final in May when Sinner returned from a three-month doping ban. "Sunday is going to be very difficult, I know my head-to-head lately doesn't look great against Carlos but let's see what I can do," said the 23-year-old. Djokovic was bidding to become the first man to win a Slam with victories over all of the world's top three players after beating Alexander Zverev in the quarters. Instead, he will turn his attentions to his seventh attempt to break out of a tie with Margaret Court on 24 major titles at Wimbledon next month. Sublime Sinner The top seed broke in the fifth game as Djokovic followed a netted backhand with an air-shot as a Sinner return skipped off the clay. Sinner wrapped up an ultimately comfortable opening set with a hold to love, finished off by a backhand winner. Djokovic was the better player at the start of the second set, but could not find a way through against an opponent who had not dropped serve since his opening-round win over France's Arthur Rinderknech. The Djokovic errors started to rack up in crucial points, although the three-time champion dug deep and broke Sinner when he was serving for a two-set lead. Djokovic could not back up his break, though, despite leading 40-15 in the next game, and then received treatment from the trainer on his right leg. Sinner closed out the set at the second time of asking courtesy of another battling hold that featured two aces, one from a second serve. Djokovic called for the physio for lengthier treatment ahead of the third set. He missed a break point in the fourth game, but refused to give in and eventually edged 5-4 in front on serve to put some pressure on Sinner. A cacophony of noise greeted a brilliant rally that saw Djokovic bring up two set points. Sinner fended them both off, and then a third, before Djokovic became incensed by a line call that didn't go his way as the set headed towards a tie-break. The end appeared nigh when Djokovic dumped the simplest of overheads into the net to gift Sinner a 3-0 edge in the breaker. Sinner, who like Alcaraz has never lost a Grand Slam final, completed the job on his second match point as Djokovic netted. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final.

French Open 2025: Sinner sets up maiden Roland Garros final against defending champions Alcaraz

French Open 2025 Updates: World no. 1 Jannik Sinner takes out 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets but the victory was much tougher than it looks.Djokovic gave his best but Sinner's youth triumphed eventually over him. Sinner won 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 and will now face Carlos Alcaraz for his maiden Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8).The defending champion from Spain advanced to the final after winning the match via walkover but he was going to win anyway.Musetti showed great promise in the first set but went on to lose the steam from there on before calling it quits two games into the fourth set.Alcaraz eventually won 4-6 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 and will now play to defend his Roland Garros title.

SINNER vs ALCARAZ in FINAL.Sinner: 6 7 7 (7)Djoko: 4 5 6 (3)

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - Third Set (TIE-BREAKER)

Djokovic cuts lead by 1 point.Sinner: 6 7 6 (6)Djoko: 4 5 6 (3)

Sinner on the gates of FINAL!Sinner: 6 7 6 (6)Djoko: 4 5 6 (2)

Sinner three up and two points from match.Sinner: 6 7 6 (5)Djoko: 4 5 6 (2)

Sinner regains two-point lead.Sinner: 6 7 6 (4)Djoko: 4 5 6 (2)

 French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - Third Set (TIE-BREAKER)

Djokovic takes two in a row.Sinner: 6 7 6 (3)Djoko: 4 5 6 (2)

Djokovic opens account.Sinner: 6 7 6 (3)Djoko: 4 5 6 (1)

Sinner three up in tie-breaker!Sinner: 6 7 6 (3)Djoko: 4 5 6 (0)

Sinner goes two up in tie-breaker.Sinner: 6 7 6 (2)Djoko: 4 5 6 (0)

Sinner takes first point.Sinner: 6 7 6 (1)Djoko: 4 5 6 (0)

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - Third Set  (TIE-BREAKER)

And, we go to the tie-breaker!Sinner: 6 7 6Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 6

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - Third Set

Is this the set old Djoker comes back to life?Sinner: 6 7 5Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 6

Sinner keeps coming back for Djokovic.Sinner: 6 7 5Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 5

Djoker keep producing winning games.Sinner: 6 7 4Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 5

Sinner wants to win the match in this set.Sinner: 6 7 4Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 4

Djoker giving his all in do or die set.Sinner: 6 7 3Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 4

Sinner comes equal to Nole.Sinner: 6 7 3Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 3

Djokovic back ahead.Sinner: 6 7 2Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 3

Sinner wins a game to make it equal.Sinner: 6 7 2Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 2

Djokovic not giving up at all.Sinner: 6 7 1Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 2

Sinner wins a game immediately.Sinner: 6 7 1Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 1

Struggling Djokovic starts with a win.Sinner: 6 7 0Djoko: &nbsp;4 5 1

Serbian Novak Djokovic takes a medical time-out on the court.

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Sinner opens up two sets leadSinner: 6 7Djoko: &nbsp;4 5

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - Second Set

Now Sinner breaks serve to regain lead.Sinner: 6 6Djoko: &nbsp;4 5

Djokovic breaks service to make it equal.Sinner: 6 5Djoko: &nbsp;4 5

Djokovic gets a breather but Sinner now serves for set.Sinner: 6 5Djoko: &nbsp;4 4

Sinner inches closer to second set win.Sinner: 6 5Djoko: &nbsp;4 3

Sinner breaks serve to get ahead a game.Sinner: 6 4Djoko: &nbsp;4 3

Sinner comes back to draw level again.Sinner: 6 3Djoko: &nbsp;4 3

Djokovic moves ahead in the game of cat and mouse.Sinner: 6 2Djoko: &nbsp;4 3

Sinner draws level again.Sinner: 6 2Djoko: &nbsp;4 2

Djokovic takes lead again.Sinner: 6 1Djoko: &nbsp;4 2

Sinner draws level after marathon game.Sinner: 6 1Djoko: 4 1

Djokovic starts with a win in second set.Sinner: 6 0Djoko: 4 1

The Italian takes the first set against old guard Djokovic.Sinner: 6Djokovic: 4

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner - First Set

Djokovic makes Sinner wait longer.Sinner: 5Djokovic: 4

Sinner one game away from taking the opening set.Sinner: 5Djokovic: 3

Djokovic survives to win third game.Sinner: 4Djokovic: 3

Sinner up by two games.Sinner: 4Djokovic: 2

Sinner takes the lead.Sinner: 3Djokovic: 2

Sinner draws level.Sinner: 2Djokovic: 2

Djokovic takes lead.Sinner: 1Djokovic: 2

Sinner returns the favour immediately.Sinner: 1Djokovic: 1

Djokovic wins first game.Sinner: 0Djokovic: 1

The players are on the court and it is about to begin.

French Open 2025 Live Updates: Djokovic vs Sinner

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French Open 2025 Updates: World no. 1 Jannik Sinner takes out 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 in straight sets to set up blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz.

French Open 2025 Updates: World no. 1 Jannik Sinner takes out 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets but the victory was much tougher than it looks. Djokovic gave his best but Sinner's youth triumphed eventually over him. Sinner won 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 and will now face Carlos Alcaraz for his maiden Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8). The defending champion from Spain advanced to the final after winning the match via walkover but he was going to win anyway. Musetti showed great promise in the first set but went on to lose the steam from there on before calling it quits two games into the fourth set. Alcaraz eventually won 4-6 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 and will now play to defend his Roland Garros title.

French Open 2025 Updates: World no. 1 Jannik Sinner takes out 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 in straight sets to set up blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz.

FULL HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025 Semi-Final: Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets to enter final

In a major blow to the visitors ahead of England vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/west-indies">West Indies</a> T20I series commencing on Friday (June 6), the Caribbean duo of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/akeal-hosein"> Akeal Hosein </a>and Jyd Goolie have been ruled out of the early matches in United Kingdom (UK) due to visa issues.&nbsp;Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure the UK entry visas in time. The development comes after the UK government introduced updated travel requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens on Wednesday (April 23), mandating in-person visa appointments before final approvals.&nbsp;Akeal Hosein, the world no. 2 T20I bowler and a key figure in the West Indies T20I setup, was expected to play in the opening game against England on Friday (June 6) at Chester-le-Street.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/won-3-ipl-titles-in-3-years-with-3-different-teams-yet-played-only-1-t20i-for-india-who-is-1749212119790">Meet the only player to win 3 IPL titles in 3 years with 3 different teams but has played just one T20I for India - Know Who</a>&nbsp;However, having just returned from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was unable to attend the required appointment for visa clearance and his passport is now with immigration authorities, making it difficult to feature him in early part of the tour.&nbsp;The second T20I is set for Sunday (June 8) in Bristol, followed by the third on Tuesday (June 10) in Southampton.&nbsp;Another player to miss the series is uncapped batter Jyd Goolie who was added to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, replacing Roston Chase.&nbsp;Chase returned to West Indies for preparation ahead of the Test series against Australia, where the Kangaroos are set to play their first overseas Day/Night Test match. Goolie got a late call-up but he won't join the squad due to a similar visa issue.&nbsp;“As soon as the updated visa requirements were announced, CWI began the necessary application processes. This was only possible after Akeal returned to Trinidad, and following the confirmation of Jyd's selection to the Ireland squad,” Cricket West Indies (CWI), Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe was quoted saying to BBC.&nbsp;CWI further added, “CWI made formal efforts to expedite the visa process for Akeal and applied for a visa waiver for Jyd. However, these processes are ultimately governed by UK immigration authorities and remain outside of CWI's control.”&nbsp;The UK Home Office is yet to comment on this.

Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure UK entry visas in time.

In a major blow to the visitors ahead of England vs West Indies T20I series commencing on Friday (June 6), the Caribbean duo of Akeal Hosein and Jyd Goolie have been ruled out of the early matches in United Kingdom (UK) due to visa issues. Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure the UK entry visas in time. The development comes after the UK government introduced updated travel requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens on Wednesday (April 23), mandating in-person visa appointments before final approvals. Akeal Hosein, the world no. 2 T20I bowler and a key figure in the West Indies T20I setup, was expected to play in the opening game against England on Friday (June 6) at Chester-le-Street. Also Read | Meet the only player to win 3 IPL titles in 3 years with 3 different teams but has played just one T20I for India - Know Who However, having just returned from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was unable to attend the required appointment for visa clearance and his passport is now with immigration authorities, making it difficult to feature him in early part of the tour. The second T20I is set for Sunday (June 8) in Bristol, followed by the third on Tuesday (June 10) in Southampton. Another player to miss the series is uncapped batter Jyd Goolie who was added to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, replacing Roston Chase. Chase returned to West Indies for preparation ahead of the Test series against Australia, where the Kangaroos are set to play their first overseas Day/Night Test match. Goolie got a late call-up but he won't join the squad due to a similar visa issue. “As soon as the updated visa requirements were announced, CWI began the necessary application processes. This was only possible after Akeal returned to Trinidad, and following the confirmation of Jyd's selection to the Ireland squad,” Cricket West Indies (CWI), Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe was quoted saying to BBC. CWI further added, “CWI made formal efforts to expedite the visa process for Akeal and applied for a visa waiver for Jyd. However, these processes are ultimately governed by UK immigration authorities and remain outside of CWI's control.” The UK Home Office is yet to comment on this.

Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure UK entry visas in time.

Two West Indies players might miss entire England series including world no. 2 T20I bowler: The reason will shock you

Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League.But the Australian paid the price for Tottenham's worst domestic season since they were relegated from the top flight in 1976-77."Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties," a statement on Tottenham's official X account said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-lorenzo-musetti-retire-vs-carlos-alcaraz-in-french-open-men-s-singles-semis-1749227176471">Why did Lorenzo Musetti retire vs Carlos Alcaraz in French Open men's singles semis?</a>Exactly two years after he was hired from Celtic, Postecoglou's eventful spell in north London was brought to a ruthless end by chairman Daniel Levy.Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League games to finish 17th in the table, above only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton."The Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place," the statement said."Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph."It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond."This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude."We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision."Postecoglou had forcefully defended his track record during the season and bristled at the constant questions over his future after his trophy success.&nbsp;'Forever connected' with Spurs &nbsp;He clashed with Tottenham fans during a defeat at Chelsea when he cupped his ear to them in a defiant gesture after a goal that was eventually disallowed.That blunder encapsulated his turbulent time in north London, but the 59-year-old bowed out gracefully."My overriding emotion is one of pride. The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime," he said in a statement released moments after his sacking."That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream."Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget. We are forever connected."Tottenham were ravaged by injuries and in the latter stages of the campaign Postecoglou focused on keeping his key players fit and fresh for the Europa League.The gamble paid off but even securing Tottenham's first trophy since the 2008 League Cup was not enough to save him.He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years.Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva are reportedly the two leading candidates to replace Postecoglou.The Australian enjoyed success at Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory early in his managerial career before taking charge of Australia, where he won the 2015 Asian Cup.Postecoglou moved to Japan with Yokohama F-Marinos and won the J League in his second season, in 2019.His breakthrough in European football came at Celtic, where he won five trophies, including two Scottish titles, in two seasons.Postecoglou made a blistering start to his Tottenham career, earning rave reviews for his 'Angeball' style of attacking play.However, a string of defeats at the end of the season blew a golden opportunity to qualify for the Champions League.In September 2024, Postecoglou boldly stated that he "always wins things" in his second year.He delivered on that pledge but even the euphoria from the Europa League win could not save him from the axe.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League. But the Australian paid the price for Tottenham's worst domestic season since they were relegated from the top flight in 1976-77. "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties," a statement on Tottenham's official X account said. Also Read - Why did Lorenzo Musetti retire vs Carlos Alcaraz in French Open men's singles semis? Exactly two years after he was hired from Celtic, Postecoglou's eventful spell in north London was brought to a ruthless end by chairman Daniel Levy. Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League games to finish 17th in the table, above only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton. "The Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place," the statement said. "Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph. "It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. "This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. "We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision." Postecoglou had forcefully defended his track record during the season and bristled at the constant questions over his future after his trophy success. 'Forever connected' with Spurs He clashed with Tottenham fans during a defeat at Chelsea when he cupped his ear to them in a defiant gesture after a goal that was eventually disallowed. That blunder encapsulated his turbulent time in north London, but the 59-year-old bowed out gracefully. "My overriding emotion is one of pride. The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime," he said in a statement released moments after his sacking. "That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. "Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget. We are forever connected." Tottenham were ravaged by injuries and in the latter stages of the campaign Postecoglou focused on keeping his key players fit and fresh for the Europa League. The gamble paid off but even securing Tottenham's first trophy since the 2008 League Cup was not enough to save him. He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years. Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva are reportedly the two leading candidates to replace Postecoglou. The Australian enjoyed success at Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory early in his managerial career before taking charge of Australia, where he won the 2015 Asian Cup. Postecoglou moved to Japan with Yokohama F-Marinos and won the J League in his second season, in 2019. His breakthrough in European football came at Celtic, where he won five trophies, including two Scottish titles, in two seasons. Postecoglou made a blistering start to his Tottenham career, earning rave reviews for his 'Angeball' style of attacking play. However, a string of defeats at the end of the season blew a golden opportunity to qualify for the Champions League. In September 2024, Postecoglou boldly stated that he "always wins things" in his second year. He delivered on that pledge but even the euphoria from the Europa League win could not save him from the axe. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

Ange Postecoglou 'relieved of his duties' despite ending Tottenham Hotspur trophy drought

Italian Lorenzo Musetti suffered a heartbreak in French Open 2025 men's singles semis against Carlos Alcaraz on Friday (June 6) when he was forced to retire and quit the match mid-way. Musetti retired in fourth set of the match when he signaled to stop the match which gave defending champion Alcaraz a walkover win to enter the Roland Garros final.Musetti was playing incredibly well and started the match with a 6-4 set win against Alcaraz before the Spaniard could get himself going. The second set went to the tie-breaker which Alcaraz won 7(7)-6(3) to draw level in the match. It was the third set when Musetti began suffering with a bit of a thigh issue.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/sports/6-june-2025-french-open-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates-lorenzo-musetti-vs-carlos-alcaraz-1749212802173">HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025: Alcaraz gets walkover win against Musetti in men's singles semis</a>He was visibly struggling and the woes compounded with Alcaraz finding his rhythm in the third set. In the third set, Musetti received a thigh massage during the change-over with score being 5-0 in favor of Alcaraz.The defending champion won the third set 6-0 in sensational 22 minutes and was 2-0 in the fourth set before Musetti decided not to continue.It was rather sad for the Italian to end his clay court season with an injury after reaching at least semi-finals in three Masters-level tournaments apart from the ongoing French Open."I felt at the beginning of the third (set) when I was serving, I start to, start losing a little bit of strength on the left leg behind, and definitely was going worse and worse, so I decided to stop," explained Musetti.Alcaraz, after the match, expressed sympathy with the Italian and said: “It’s never great getting through or winning a match like this.. Lorenzo is a great player. He has had an incredible clay season. [He is] one of the few players who achieved at least the semi-finals at all the biggest events on clay. I think just four players had done that before… I always wish him all the best, a quick recovery, and hopefully we are going to enjoy his tennis pretty soon.”The Spaniard will now face winner of Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic to defend his title on Sunday (June 8).

Musetti was playing incredibly well and started the match with a 6-4 set win against Alcaraz. The second set went to the tie-breaker which Alcaraz won to draw level in the match. It was the third set when Musetti began suffering with a bit of a thigh issue.

Italian Lorenzo Musetti suffered a heartbreak in French Open 2025 men's singles semis against Carlos Alcaraz on Friday (June 6) when he was forced to retire and quit the match mid-way. Musetti retired in fourth set of the match when he signaled to stop the match which gave defending champion Alcaraz a walkover win to enter the Roland Garros final. Musetti was playing incredibly well and started the match with a 6-4 set win against Alcaraz before the Spaniard could get himself going. The second set went to the tie-breaker which Alcaraz won 7(7)-6(3) to draw level in the match. It was the third set when Musetti began suffering with a bit of a thigh issue. Also Read - HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025: Alcaraz gets walkover win against Musetti in men's singles semis He was visibly struggling and the woes compounded with Alcaraz finding his rhythm in the third set. In the third set, Musetti received a thigh massage during the change-over with score being 5-0 in favor of Alcaraz. The defending champion won the third set 6-0 in sensational 22 minutes and was 2-0 in the fourth set before Musetti decided not to continue. It was rather sad for the Italian to end his clay court season with an injury after reaching at least semi-finals in three Masters-level tournaments apart from the ongoing French Open. "I felt at the beginning of the third (set) when I was serving, I start to, start losing a little bit of strength on the left leg behind, and definitely was going worse and worse, so I decided to stop," explained Musetti. Alcaraz, after the match, expressed sympathy with the Italian and said: “It’s never great getting through or winning a match like this.. Lorenzo is a great player. He has had an incredible clay season. [He is] one of the few players who achieved at least the semi-finals at all the biggest events on clay. I think just four players had done that before… I always wish him all the best, a quick recovery, and hopefully we are going to enjoy his tennis pretty soon.” The Spaniard will now face winner of Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic to defend his title on Sunday (June 8).

Musetti was playing incredibly well and started the match with a 6-4 set win against Alcaraz. The second set went to the tie-breaker which Alcaraz won to draw level in the match. It was the third set when Musetti began suffering with a bit of a thigh issue.

Why did Lorenzo Musetti retire vs Carlos Alcaraz in French Open men's singles semis?

Carlos Alcaraz took his Roland Garros title defence all the way as he booked his spot in the final after eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired injured in the fourth set of their semi-final on Friday.&nbsp;The Spaniard led 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 after two hours and 25 minutes of play under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier when Musetti quit with a thigh issue.&nbsp;Second seed Alcaraz will defend his crown on Sunday against either world number one Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who meet later on Friday.&nbsp;"It's been three intense weeks, and now I have one step to make," he said. "I'll give everything on Sunday, I've been playing great tennis this tournament."&nbsp;He now leads 23-year-old Musetti 6-1 in their head-to-head series, winning all three of their clay-court battles this season after victories in the final at Monte Carlo and semi-finals of the Italian Open.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-french-open-2025-aryna-sabalenka-coco-gauff-final-when-and-where-to-watch-details-inside-1749202091610">French Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff Final: When and where to watch. Details inside</a>&nbsp;The 22-year-old is now into his second French Open showpiece match, and fifth major final overall.&nbsp;Just as in the Monte Carlo final in April, it was the Tuscan who clinched the first set in the latest edition of the budding Alcaraz-Musetti rivalry.&nbsp;Both players battled through an even opener that offered up occasional sparks of brilliance, but every time a sniff of a break opportunity appeared, the server upped his game to nullify it.&nbsp;Musetti eventually pounced at 5-4, drawing first blood in Alcaraz's fifth service game by concluding a brutal baseline rally with a hammered crosscourt forehand winner.&nbsp;He then secured three set points when Alcaraz dragged a shot long, before the Spaniard dumped a forehand into the tramlines to give Musetti the lead.&nbsp;The Italian began the second set with a trademark sweeping backhand down the line on the very first point as his confidence grew.&nbsp;Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz roared back to break Musetti to love in the third game, sealing it with a perfectly-weighted backhand drop-shot.&nbsp;However, Musetti immediately riposted to level the set at 2-2.&nbsp;Alcaraz produced two break points five games later, but Musetti held his nerve to wipe both out before celebrating the crucial hold with a double fist pump towards his box.&nbsp;The Monte Carlo and Rome champion did manage to get the break he needed on Musetti's next service game, but again the world number seven frustrated him by immediately hitting back to force a tie-break.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Reigning French Open champion Alcaraz marches into final as Musetti retires

Carlos Alcaraz took his Roland Garros title defence all the way as he booked his spot in the final after eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired injured in the fourth set of their semi-final on Friday. The Spaniard led 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 after two hours and 25 minutes of play under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier when Musetti quit with a thigh issue. Second seed Alcaraz will defend his crown on Sunday against either world number one Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who meet later on Friday. "It's been three intense weeks, and now I have one step to make," he said. "I'll give everything on Sunday, I've been playing great tennis this tournament." He now leads 23-year-old Musetti 6-1 in their head-to-head series, winning all three of their clay-court battles this season after victories in the final at Monte Carlo and semi-finals of the Italian Open. Also read | French Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff Final: When and where to watch. Details inside The 22-year-old is now into his second French Open showpiece match, and fifth major final overall. Just as in the Monte Carlo final in April, it was the Tuscan who clinched the first set in the latest edition of the budding Alcaraz-Musetti rivalry. Both players battled through an even opener that offered up occasional sparks of brilliance, but every time a sniff of a break opportunity appeared, the server upped his game to nullify it. Musetti eventually pounced at 5-4, drawing first blood in Alcaraz's fifth service game by concluding a brutal baseline rally with a hammered crosscourt forehand winner. He then secured three set points when Alcaraz dragged a shot long, before the Spaniard dumped a forehand into the tramlines to give Musetti the lead. The Italian began the second set with a trademark sweeping backhand down the line on the very first point as his confidence grew. Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz roared back to break Musetti to love in the third game, sealing it with a perfectly-weighted backhand drop-shot. However, Musetti immediately riposted to level the set at 2-2. Alcaraz produced two break points five games later, but Musetti held his nerve to wipe both out before celebrating the crucial hold with a double fist pump towards his box. The Monte Carlo and Rome champion did manage to get the break he needed on Musetti's next service game, but again the world number seven frustrated him by immediately hitting back to force a tie-break. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Spaniard led 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 after two hours and 25 minutes of play under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier when Musetti quit with a thigh issue.

The last time when Australia and South Africa fared in an ICC knockout in the UK (back in 1999), the Aussies came on top, and it wasn’t even the result that hurt the Proteas more, but it was how they lost. More than 25 years later, at the mecca of cricket in Lord’s, South Africa has a chance to rewrite history, and their former batting great AB de Villiers is throwing his support behind them to undo the past and chase glory.&nbsp;South Africa and Australia will face off in the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s starting June 11. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-i-am-comfortable-with-my-decision-delhi-capitals-mitchell-starc-on-skipping-ipl-2025-last-leg-1749220677368">‘I am comfortable with my decision,’ Mitchell Starc on skipping IPL 2025 last leg</a> &nbsp;AB de Villiers, who cheered for his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), to their maiden trophy this Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad, says that the whole country is behind South Africa in their quest for an ICC title for the first time since 1998. &nbsp;“This is a massive moment for South African cricket—a final at Lord’s. The entire nation will be behind our team, and hopefully, we can cross the line,” AB de Villiers said while speaking on Star Sports. “I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a well-balanced side, and I’m quietly confident we can upset Australia—I say ‘upset’ because they’re clearly the favourites for this ICC World Test Championship Final.” &nbsp;Having played against most of Australia’s first XI (for the WTC Final) and otherwise also over the years, AB knows how tough it is to beat them, especially when the titles are on the line. He, however, is confident of his team breaking the jinx and putting its hand on the trophy.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Australia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won’t be easy for South Africa. But I’m quietly confident because we’re going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;“For many of these players, it’ll be their first match at Lord’s—hopefully, they’ll settle quickly. But I’m really looking forward to this contest. It’s going to be fantastic cricket—after all, it’s a final, and both teams have earned their place here,” De Villiers concluded. &nbsp;Here are the two squads – &nbsp;Australia squad - Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann.&nbsp; &nbsp;Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett &nbsp;South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy

After cheering RCB to its maiden IPL title, AB de Villiers backs South Africa to win 2025 WTC Final

The last time when Australia and South Africa fared in an ICC knockout in the UK (back in 1999), the Aussies came on top, and it wasn’t even the result that hurt the Proteas more, but it was how they lost. More than 25 years later, at the mecca of cricket in Lord’s, South Africa has a chance to rewrite history, and their former batting great AB de Villiers is throwing his support behind them to undo the past and chase glory. South Africa and Australia will face off in the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s starting June 11. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time. Also read | ‘I am comfortable with my decision,’ Mitchell Starc on skipping IPL 2025 last leg AB de Villiers, who cheered for his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), to their maiden trophy this Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad, says that the whole country is behind South Africa in their quest for an ICC title for the first time since 1998. “This is a massive moment for South African cricket—a final at Lord’s. The entire nation will be behind our team, and hopefully, we can cross the line,” AB de Villiers said while speaking on Star Sports. “I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a well-balanced side, and I’m quietly confident we can upset Australia—I say ‘upset’ because they’re clearly the favourites for this ICC World Test Championship Final.” Having played against most of Australia’s first XI (for the WTC Final) and otherwise also over the years, AB knows how tough it is to beat them, especially when the titles are on the line. He, however, is confident of his team breaking the jinx and putting its hand on the trophy. “Australia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won’t be easy for South Africa. But I’m quietly confident because we’re going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage. “For many of these players, it’ll be their first match at Lord’s—hopefully, they’ll settle quickly. But I’m really looking forward to this contest. It’s going to be fantastic cricket—after all, it’s a final, and both teams have earned their place here,” De Villiers concluded. Here are the two squads – Australia squad - Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy

While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time.

French Open 2025 Updates: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of first men's singles semi-final between Lorenzo Musetti and Carlos Alcaraz.The defending champion from Spain advanced to the final after winning the match via walkover but he was going to win anyway.Musetti showed great promise in the first set but went on to lose the steam from there on before calling it quits two games into the fourth set.Alcaraz eventually won 4-6 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 and will now play to defend his Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8).The second semi-final, later tonight, is between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic - a blockbuster for sure.

Alcaraz gets a walkover win and advances to semis after Musetti retiresAlcaraz: 4 7 6 2Musetti: 6 6 0 0

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: The Italian retires!

Alcaraz starts with a win in fourth set.Alcaraz: 4 7 6 1Musetti: 6 6 0 0

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: Fourth Set

Alcaraz two up against Musetti.Alcaraz: 4 7 6Musetti: 6 6 0

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: Third Set

Alcaraz all over Musetti in third set.Alcaraz: 4 7 5Musetti: 6 6 0

Alcaraz going through fast in third set.Alcaraz: 4 7 4Musetti: 6 6 0

Alcaraz making it quick work in third set.Alcaraz: 4 7 3Musetti: 6 6 0

Alcaraz two ahead in third set.Alcaraz: 4 7 2Musetti: 6 6 0

Alcaraz looks set in his groove now.Alcaraz: 4 7 1Musetti: 6 6 0

Alcaraz shows he's not here for fun but to win.Alcaraz: 4 7Musetti: 6 6

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: The defending champ wins second set in tie-breaker

And we are in tie-breaker.Alcaraz: 4 6Musetti: 6 6

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: Second set

Wow, Alcaraz near to take the second set.Alcaraz: 4 6Musetti: 6 5

And we are back to being level.Alcaraz: 4 5Musetti: 6 5

Musetti keeps getting ahead of Alcaraz.Alcaraz: 4 4Musetti: 6 5

Alcaraz not giving up easily.Alcaraz: 4 4Musetti: 6 4

Musetti giving his all and Alcaraz finding it tough to find an answer.Alcaraz: 4 3Musetti: 6 4

Alcaraz level again in the see-saw game.Alcaraz: 4 3Musetti: 6 3

Musetti goes ahead.Alcaraz: 4 2Musetti: 6 3

Musetti draws level, again.Alcaraz: 4 2Musetti: 6 2

Alcaraz goes ahead.Alcaraz: 4 2Musetti: 6 1

Alcaraz fights back immediately.Alcaraz: 4 1Musetti: 6 1

Too early to call an upset? Musetti begins second set with a winAlcaraz: 4 0Musetti: 6 1

Watta game we have witnessed here. The defending champion drops the first set.Alcaraz: 4Musetti: 6

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: The Italian takes the first set

Musetti ahead again.Alcaraz: 4Musetti: 5

French Open 2025 Live Updates, Musetti vs Alcaraz: First set

French Open 2025 Live Updates: It's Lorenzo Musetti against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in first men's singles semis at Roland Garros.

French Open 2025 Updates: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of first men's singles semi-final between Lorenzo Musetti and Carlos Alcaraz. The defending champion from Spain advanced to the final after winning the match via walkover but he was going to win anyway. Musetti showed great promise in the first set but went on to lose the steam from there on before calling it quits two games into the fourth set. Alcaraz eventually won 4-6 7-6, 6-0, 2-0 and will now play to defend his Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8). The second semi-final, later tonight, is between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic - a blockbuster for sure.

The defending champion from Spain advanced to the final after winning the match via walkover but he was going to win anyway. He will now play to defend his Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8).

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