After being named a wild card for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open, Venus Williams declined the offer days later, citing prior commitments. The 44-year-old had not played since March 2024 and later accepted a wild card for the DC Open in July 2025, signaling a targeted return to competition after a 16-month break.
Top seed Taylor Fritz eased past Aleksandar Vukic and then Matteo Arnaldi to reach the DC Open quarterfinals, riding a 15-2 run since June. He fired 11 aces against Vukic, saved the only break point he faced, and kept his momentum from a Wimbledon semifinal. On the women’s side, Maria Sakkari ousted No. 2 seed Emma Navarro in straight sets.
Gael Monfils, aged 38, broke tournament history at the 2025 Miami Open by becoming the second-oldest man to win a match at an ATP Masters 1000 event. He outlasted Fabian Marozsan and later set another record as the oldest man to reach the Miami Open fourth round. The tournament closed with Jakub Menšík’s breakout win over Novak Djokovic.
Lionel Messi turned back the clock, scoring twice and assisting another goal, as Inter Miami hammered New York Red Bulls 5-1. His trademark free-kick and dazzling solo run stunned fans and opponents alike, while slick teamwork with Busquets and Alba proved unstoppable. At 38, Messi remains the heartbeat of Inter Miami.
Jannik Sinner made history by winning his first Wimbledon title in 2025, taking down Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set battle. Sinner's victory snapped Alcaraz's 24-match unbeaten run and pulled him closer to the ATP year-end race. The match featured high drama, momentum swings, and relentless rallies.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy faces a 15% match fee fine after openly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's decisions during the first Test against Australia. Sammy pointed out inconsistent DRS rulings and called for fairness. He accepted the penalty and moved on, while Australia took a 1-0 series lead.
India's women's cricket team heads to England for five T20Is and three ODIs, with Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Shafali Verma returns after a long injury break, while key players like Renuka Singh miss out due to injuries. The squad blends experienced hands with fresh faces for a crucial series.
Mumbai City FC's key AFC Champions League home clash against Al Hilal was shifted to DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Ticket pre-registration highlighted high demand as fans anticipated Al Hilal's visit and star-studded lineup. The match ended in a 2-0 loss for Mumbai, showing the uphill battle in Group D.
The 2025 Asia Cup has hit a crossroads as political strife between India and Pakistan casts doubt over India's hosting. The UAE, with a history of handling high-stakes cricket events, is emerging as the likely venue. ACC pushes forward, balancing boycotts and hefty broadcast deals, hoping to keep all teams, including rivals India and Pakistan, in the mix.
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid's star forward, was hospitalized in Miami with acute gastroenteritis, causing him to miss the Club World Cup opener. After severe symptoms and significant weight loss, his return is uncertain, and he faces rehabilitation in tough Miami heat after recent injury setbacks.