Russian qualifier ends Courier's Wimbledon bid in upset
Jim Courier fell 6 4 4 6 6 4 to 193rd ranked Russian Andrei Olhovskiy in the third round, becoming the first qualifier to beat a Wimbledon top seed. The upset on Centre Court stunned fans on People’s Saturday as Olhovskiy seized the moment, while Courier pledged to pursue Olympics and the U.S. Open.
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Legendary Dodgers catcher Amoros dies destitute
Sandy Amoros, famed for a late World Series catch in 1955, died at 62 in Miami from pneumonia after years of failing health and diabetes. He left a legacy with a pivotal seventh game catch for the Dodgers, helped by fans raising money for medical costs.
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Sawamatsu makes Wimbledon round of 16 in upset
Naoko Sawamatsu becomes the first Japanese woman to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round after defeating Judith Wiesner 6-1 7-5. She led 4-0 in the second set, fought nerves at match point, and celebrated as fans enjoyed a festive People’s Saturday with music and large crowds. Jennifer Capriati also advances, beating Patricia Hy 6-3 6-1 as she treats tennis like a job now.
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