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East Zone ended their 13-year wait for Duleep Trophy glory after the final against South Zone ended in a draw, with a mammoth 708 in the first innings giving them a decisive 372-run lead. Captain Ishan Kishan led from the front with a spectacular 270, while Kumar Kushagra hit his sixth first-class century and Shikhar Mohan contributed a composed half-century. Mohammad Kounian Quraishi then capped East Zone's dominant performance with an unbeaten 116 in the second innings, as East finished 760 runs ahead overall before the match was called off.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League title defence in spectacular fashion, crushing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes. Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring in the 17th minute before doubling PSG’s advantage six minutes later with a header. Ferran Torres then took centre stage, scoring three times to complete a hat-trick on his Champions League debut for the French club. His first came in the 31st minute, followed by goals shortly after half-time and in the 57th minute as PSG raced into a commanding 5-0 lead. Slovan pulled one back through Suleiman Camara, but the response was immediate as Fabián Ruiz restored PSG’s five-goal advantage late on. The victory showcased PSG’s attacking depth and provided an ideal start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title. Torres was named UEFA’s Player of the Match after his sensational debut.
Barcelona made an emphatic start to their Champions League campaign, thrashing Feyenoord 5-1 at Camp Nou. Raphinha opened the scoring inside three minutes, quickly setting the tone for Hansi Flick’s side. Karim Adeyemi doubled Barcelona’s advantage in the 22nd minute with a curling finish before Raphinha struck again after the interval to complete his brace. Lamine Yamal then added a fourth with a superb free kick in the 77th minute, further underlining his influence in Barcelona’s attack. Feyenoord managed a consolation through substitute Sem Steijn five minutes later, but Barcelona immediately restored their four-goal cushion. Gabriel Jesus headed home Yamal’s cross in the 85th minute to complete the rout. Barcelona dominated possession and produced another convincing attacking display, while Raphinha’s two goals continued his outstanding start to the season. The result gave Flick’s team a statement victory in their opening European fixture.
Coco Gauff produced a stunning comeback against Mirra Andreeva to reach the US Open semifinals, winning 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The fourth-seeded American endured a nightmare opening set, falling behind quickly as Andreeva dictated rallies and exposed Gauff’s forehand. Gauff then gradually found her rhythm, but the second set remained a tense battle. The American saved two match points in the tiebreak before forcing a decider, with a remarkable 39-shot rally proving a major turning point. Gauff carried that momentum into the third set, breaking Andreeva twice to complete the comeback after two hours and 19 minutes. The victory sent the 2023 US Open champion into her second semifinal in New York, where she will face newly crowned world No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield and give new Champions League coach Andoni Iraola a winning start. Atletico stunned the home crowd in the 17th minute when Marcos Llorente raced into space after a pass from Julian Alvarez and fired past Alisson. Liverpool responded before half-time, with Dominik Szoboszlai finishing from close range after Ronald Araujo’s clever flick created the opening. The Reds then completed the turnaround shortly after the restart. Alexis Mac Allister collected the ball following a deflection and unleashed a superb left-footed strike from around 20 yards, sending it inside Jan Oblak’s post. Atletico continued to pose a threat, but Liverpool defended resolutely during the closing stages. Bradley Barcola had earlier missed a good opportunity and was later substituted after appearing to suffer from cramp. The victory gave Liverpool three valuable points from an entertaining opening-night contest.
Elena Rybakina overcame Qinwen Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open semifinals and claim the world No. 1 ranking for the first time. Zheng, who entered the tournament as a qualifier ranked 121st, continued her remarkable run by taking the opening set against the second seed. Rybakina, however, responded emphatically, raising the intensity of her baseline game and winning the second set 6-1. The decisive set remained closely contested before Rybakina secured the crucial break at 4-4 and held her nerve to close out the match. The victory was especially significant as it confirmed Rybakina as the first Kazakh player to reach the top of the WTA rankings. The 2026 Australian Open champion will now face Coco Gauff in the semifinals, while Zheng leaves New York having restored herself among the sport’s elite.
Jessica Pegula fought back from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American quarterfinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Navarro made the stronger start, taking advantage of Pegula’s uncharacteristic serving problems to claim the opening set 6-3. The third seed responded with her trademark composure, improving her return game and gradually putting Navarro under pressure. Pegula levelled the contest at 4-4 before forcing a deciding set, where she maintained the momentum and eventually secured victory after another competitive battle. The win sent Pegula into the US Open semifinals for the third consecutive year and marked her second Grand Slam semifinal appearance of 2026. She will now face defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of their recent US Open battles. Pegula has also become the first woman on the WTA Tour to record 50 wins this season.
Alexander Zverev powered into the US Open 2026 semifinals with a commanding 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York. The top seed overcame an erratic start, including five double faults, but quickly settled as the Dutchman struggled to maintain his level from his marathon fourth-round win. Van de Zandschulp pushed Zverev hard in the second set and even threatened to level the contest, but the German held firm before winning three straight games to seize control. Zverev then broke early in the third set and never looked back, closing out the match in 2 hours and 17 minutes. The victory secured his third US Open semifinal appearance and his fourth Grand Slam semifinal of 2026. He also set a new German record with his 23rd Grand Slam match win this year.
Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side controlled much of the contest but were made to wait until the 75th minute for the breakthrough. Martin Odegaard finished off a slick attacking move, exchanging passes before seeing his effort take a decisive touch off the inside of the post and go in. Arsenal created several opportunities earlier, with Bukayo Saka testing Alex Meret with an overhead kick and Mikel Merino missing a good chance. Napoli threatened on the counter, with Kevin De Bruyne and Matteo Politano forcing saves from David Raya, but Arsenal’s defence largely kept the hosts at bay after the break. The Gunners held on comfortably to secure three points in their opening league-phase fixture.
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