Stevenson defends lightweight crown at USTA venue
Shakur Stevenson extended his undefeated record to 24-0 with a unanimous decision over William Zepeda to retain the WBC lightweight title on a Madison Square Garden card during the U.S. Open tennis tournament week. Zepeda, 33-1, had moments inside but Stevenson’s speed and flurries dominated. In the same night, Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano at MSG in the all-women’s card streamed by Netflix, marking a historic chapter in women’s boxing. Taylor improves to 25-1 as Serrano falls to 47-4-1.
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Alcaraz and Sinner meet again in Wimbledon final duel
Two youngest era leaders, Alcaraz of Spain and Sinner of Italy, clash at Wimbledon after a French Open confrontation. Djokovic notes their dominance while fans expect a premier duel of rising talents. Both seek a third or first Wimbledon title, with questions about momentum and nerves ahead.
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All-British Wimbledon doubles pair win title on Centre Court
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become the first all-British men’s doubles champions in 89 years, beating Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6 on Centre Court. The pair, seeded fifth, also claimed Queen’s and Eastbourne titles ahead of Wimbledon.
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Pohankova Wins Wimbledon Junior Title for Slovakia
Mia Pohankova of Slovakia defeated Julieta Pareja of the United States 6-3 6-1 on No 1 Court to claim the Wimbledon juniors championship her first junior Grand Slam title. She noted the historic back-to-back Slovak triumphs following Renata Jamrichova. In boys doubles, Oskari Paldanius and Alan Wazny edged Oliver Bonding and Jagger Leach after a Champions tiebreaker.
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Ziying Captures Wimbledon Wheelchair Grand Slam Title
China's Wang Ziying wins her first Grand Slam in women's wheelchair singles at Wimbledon by defeating top seed Yui Kamiji of Japan 6 3, 6 3 on Saturday. Kamiji sought a career Grand Slam but failed as Wang saved a marathon deuce filled set point to claim the title. In men's wheelchair doubles, Martin De la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren upset Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid 7 6 1, 7 5 to win Wimbledon doubles.
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Swiatek Wins Wimbledon Title in Dominant Final
Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes to claim her first grass court title. Swiatek carried 121 mph serves and 78 percent first serves, edging Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in a stunning Wimbledon final. Swiatek celebrates with coach and Cox in the stands. Anisimova cries on the sideline as her mother arrives.
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