World number one Judd Trump defeated Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time, securing the first major title of the 2026-27 snooker season. Trump collected £210,000, while Wilson, the 2025 champion, received £105,000.
Defending champion Kyren Wilson defeated Zhao Xintong 10-8 in a thrilling Shanghai Masters semi-final, overcoming an 8-6 deficit to win the last four frames. He will now compete against world number one Judd Trump in Sunday's final for the £210,000 prize.
World number one Judd Trump defeated world champion Wu Yize 10-6 to advance to his fifth Shanghai Masters final. The Englishman, who won in 2024, will face either Kyren Wilson or Zhao Xintong in Sunday's best-of-21 decider.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
Defending champion Luke Littler secured a dominant 16-7 quarter-final victory over Josh Rock at the World Matchplay in Blackpool, throwing 17 180s. Littler will face Dirk van Duijvenbode in Saturday's semi-final, after Van Duijvenbode defeated Gary Anderson 16-13.
World number one Luke Littler achieved a thrilling nine-darter and an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals in Blackpool. He recorded the tournament's second-highest average and will next face Josh Rock.
World number one Scottie Scheffler defended Bryson DeChambeau after he received a two-shot penalty at The Open for inadvertently improving his swing path. Scheffler insisted DeChambeau is "definitely not a cheater," while Rory McIlroy criticized DeChambeau's actions.
World number one Scottie Scheffler's streak of 1428 days and 78 consecutive cuts made in PGA Tour events has ended at the Genesis Scottish Open. Scheffler, who finished two-over-par after the second round, will miss the cut.
Novak Djokovic set a new Wimbledon record for men's singles match wins, surpassing Roger Federer. He achieved this milestone during his fourth-round victory over Roman Safiullin, advancing to his 17th Wimbledon quarter-final.
Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) at Wimbledon, advancing to her first-ever quarterfinal at the tournament. Osaka's performance was highlighted by her strong play and unique on-court outfits, which she believes reduced pressure.
Naomi Osaka delivered a stunning performance to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. This marks Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since 2022.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek battled back from a set down to defeat Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in her nervy Wimbledon opener. Swiatek was emotional after the win, citing a tough season and her poor record in three-set matches.
Jannik Sinner's journey from a small mountain village in the Dolomites to becoming the world's best tennis player is a story of early promise in skiing and football, a deep dedication to tennis, and a move at 13 to a renowned academy. His success is attributed to his talent, rigorous training, and grounded upbringing.
Jannik Sinner's rise to world number one began in Sexten, Italy, a village in the Dolomite mountains. Initially excelling in skiing and football, Sinner transitioned to tennis at a young age, moving at 13 to a renowned academy. Despite early challenges, his dedication and talent propelled him to success, culminating in Grand Slam titles and a rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz.
Jannik Sinner's journey to becoming world number one began in Sexten, Italy, a German-speaking village in the Dolomite mountains. Initially excelling in skiing and football, Sinner transitioned to tennis at a young age, leaving home at 13 to train at the Piatti Tennis Centre. His dedication, talent, and supportive upbringing have been key to his success, culminating in multiple Grand Slam titles and a significant rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz.
Wyndham Clark extended his lead to six strokes at the US Open after a third-round 70. Scottie Scheffler is among those at one under, posing the biggest threat to Clark's bid for a wire-to-wire victory.
Jessica Pegula defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the Berlin Open semi-finals, winning 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 to reach the final. Pegula overcame a second-set comeback from Sabalenka and a rain delay to secure her victory.
Jessica Pegula defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 to reach the Berlin Open final. Pegula overcame a second-set comeback from Sabalenka and a rain delay to secure the win.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka expressed a desire to quit tennis after a stunning collapse at the French Open, losing 12 of the last 13 games to Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals. This marks another major disappointment for Sabalenka at Roland Garros.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the French Open in a stunning 3-6 7-5 6-0 quarter-final loss to Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka squandered a significant lead, continuing a pattern of struggling with pressure in Grand Slam latter stages.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka fell into a "very deep, dark hole" mentally during her French Open quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka lost 12 of the last 13 games after leading 6-3, 4-1, committing 57 unforced errors in windy conditions.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the French Open in a stunning quarter-final upset by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider. Shnaider came back from a set and a break down to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, capitalizing on Sabalenka's 57 unforced errors.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final. Sabalenka advanced after a 7-5, 6-3 victory, showcasing strong serving and drop shots. She will face Diana Shnaider next.
Novak Djokovic upset by João Fonseca in a 5-set thriller at Roland Garros; Jannik Sinner, world #1, exits due to illness, losing to Francisco Cerúndolo.
