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Top seed Daniil Medvedev suffers a shocking first-round exit to Australian wildcard Adam Walton at the French Open. Alexia Putellas departs Barcelona after 14 seasons, with London City Lionesses reportedly making an offer. Teenager Moïse Kouamé becomes the youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years at Roland Garros. The Independent publishes its ranking of the 50 greatest World Cup players, notably omitting Cristiano Ronaldo.

Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open shocker

Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open shockerThird-seeded Daniil Medvedev was eliminated in the first round of the French Open by Australian wildcard Adam Walton. The loss marks yet another early exit for Medvedev at Roland Garros, where he has historically struggled. Walton's victory is one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.

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Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in French Open first round (Al Jazeera)
Men's singlesAustralian wildcard Walton shocks Medvedev (The Guardian)
Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open first round (Arab News)
Medvedev’s first-round exit extends miserable French Open record (The Independent)

Sabalenka and Osaka shine on French Open opening day

Sabalenka and Osaka shine on French Open opening dayWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match at the French Open with her signature necklaces catching attention in the Paris sun. Naomi Osaka also impressed fans with a striking golden outfit. Coco Gauff advanced as well, making for a strong opening day for the women's top seeds.

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Sabalenka’s necklaces sparkle as top-ranked star wins at sunny French Open, Gauff and Osaka advance (AP News)
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit (BBC)
Sabalenka’s necklaces sparkle as world No. 1 triumphs (Arab News)

Putellas leaves Barcelona, London City Lionesses circle

Putellas leaves Barcelona, London City Lionesses circleBallon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has left Barcelona after 14 trophy-laden seasons. The women's soccer star is now a free agent, and London City Lionesses have reportedly made a formal offer. Putellas' departure marks the end of an era for Barcelona Femení.

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Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to leave Barca as London City Lionesses make offer (Sky Sports)
Women’s soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons (AP News)
London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit (BBC)

Kouamé makes history as youngest Grand Slam winner in 17 years

Kouamé makes history as youngest Grand Slam winner in 17 yearsFrench teenager Moïse Kouamé defeated former champion Marin Cilic to become the youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years. The 17-year-old wildcard captivated the Roland Garros crowd with a composed performance. Kouamé is being hailed as France's next tennis prodigy.

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France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years (Al Jazeera)
French teenager Moïse Kouamé underlines huge promise by beating Marin Cilic (The Guardian)
Kouame makes French Open history with victory over grand slam champion (The Independent)

The Independent ranks World Cup's 50 greatest players

The Independent ranks World Cup's 50 greatest playersThe Independent has published its list of the 50 greatest players in World Cup history, sparking debate over notable omissions. Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the list, drawing significant attention. The publication also explained the methodology behind its ranking system.

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The 50 greatest players in World Cup history (The Independent)
Why Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the World Cup’s 50 greatest players (The Independent)
How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled (The Independent)