QtrendsGolden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes to complete a Kentucky Derby-Belmont double. In Formula 1, teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli claimed Monaco Grand Prix pole position with a 'magic lap' for Mercedes. Lionel Messi was rested for Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly due to a hamstring strain. At Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in the men's final while Russian teen Mirra Andreeva won the women's title.
Golden Tempo captured the 158th Belmont Stakes, adding a victory at the final leg of the Triple Crown after previously winning the Kentucky Derby. The horse faced a pace challenge but emerged victorious at the prestigious race. The win marks a significant achievement for horse racing this season.
Teenage Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli stunned the Formula 1 field by securing pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix with a standout lap. He outpaced veteran champion Max Verstappen and will face pressure at the start from Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen. Hamilton has said he aims for his 'best-ever start' to challenge for the win on the tight street circuit.
Lionel Messi was rested for Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras due to muscle fatigue and a hamstring strain. The decision is a precautionary measure as Argentina prepares for the upcoming World Cup. His absence highlights the team's focus on managing key players' fitness ahead of the tournament.
Alexander Zverev is one win away from his elusive first Grand Slam title as he prepares to face Flavio Cobolli in the French Open men's final. Cobolli, a surprise finalist, hopes to cap off a remarkable run. The match represents a crossroads for Zverev, who has been described as the tournament's 'most complicated winner' given his off-court controversies.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating her opponent in the women's final. The 17-year-old said she had to overcome 'so many demons inside' to achieve the victory. Her win marks the arrival of a new generation in women's tennis.