QtrendsWorld Cup warm-up matches delivered surprises as Ivory Coast beat France and Spain were held by Iraq. In cricket, Ollie Robinson's triple-wicket maiden revived England against New Zealand at Lord's, while Pakistan beat Australia 2-1 in their ODI series. NBA fans received lifetime bans after one ran onto court for a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1. At the French Open, Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska reached the final to face teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva.
Ivory Coast defeated France in a World Cup warm-up, sending a warning to tournament favorites. Spain, fielding a second-string squad, were held to a draw by Iraq in a subdued send-off match. The results suggest the World Cup could see early surprises.
Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets to clinch the ODI series 2-1. The victory marks a strong performance from Pakistan's bowling and batting units. Australia will look to regroup ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Two NBA fans have been banned for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. The incident also drew attention to a separate altercation involving Jalen Brunson. The NBA said security measures will be reviewed.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska made history by defeating Diana Shnaider to reach the French Open final. She will face 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva in a matchup of first-time Grand Slam finalists. Chwalinska is the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final in over two decades.
Ollie Robinson took three wickets in a single over on his England comeback at Lord's, sparking a dramatic turnaround against New Zealand. Robinson admitted he feared he might never play for England again. His spell lifted England from a gloomy start to a competitive position on day one of the Test.