Sinner beats Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final
Jannik Sinner delivered a clinical performance to defeat Novak Djokovic and book his spot in the Wimbledon final. The defending champion will face Alexander Zverev on Sunday. Djokovic, still chasing his 25th Grand Slam title, hinted this may be his last Wimbledon run after the loss. The semi-final was the third meeting between the two at this stage in four years.
Mikel Merino played the hero again as Spain scored a late winner to beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals. The dramatic victory sets up a blockbuster semi-final clash with France. Spain continues to rely on late-game heroics, with Merino cementing his reputation as a clutch performer for La Roja.
Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at the Scottish Open after a strong performance, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler suffered a stunning early exit, missing his first cut in four years. McIlroy shares the top spot in a three-way tie heading into the weekend. The contrast in fortunes highlights the unpredictable nature of the tournament.
Alexander Zverev powered past Jacob Fery in the Wimbledon semi-finals, ending the British wildcard's fairytale run at the All England Club. Fery, who captivated home fans with a remarkable underdog story, ultimately could not match Zverev's power and experience. Zverev now advances to face Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final.
Kylian Mbappe scored in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco, becoming the first player in history to score at least eight goals in two different World Cups. This tournament also marks the first time two players have scored eight or more goals in the same World Cup. France will face Spain in the semi-finals as they chase a third consecutive final appearance.