All articles tagged with #semifinal
Alexander Zverev defeated Arthur Fery in straight sets to end the Briton's Wimbledon fairytale in the semifinals, after a tense opener decided by a dominant tie-break and a decisive display in the second set; Fery, who had stunned Dimitrov and Cobolli on his Centre Court debut, rises into the top 40 and pockets about £900,000 in prize money, while Zverev climbs to world No. 2 next week.
Karolina Muchova edged Coco Gauff in a dramatic Wimbledon semifinal, overcoming early errors and a tense deciding-set tie-break, including a moment of ankle concern, to reach the final after a 2h35m battle on Centre Court.
Novak Djokovic, at 39, outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal (5h15m) to reach the semifinals against Jannik Sinner. Aliassime pushed him with more winners and a fierce challenge, while Djokovic battled cramps, a tense roof moment, and the pressure of the moment, ultimately winning in a deciding fifth-set tiebreak to become the oldest major semifinalist since 1977.
Diana Shnaider, who roared back from a set and two breaks down to topple Aryna Sabalenka, reaches the Roland Garros 2026 semifinal to face Maja Chwalinska, a qualifier who stunned Kalinskaya in straight sets for her maiden Grand Slam semifinal. Chwalinska’s left-handed variety and dropshots promise a tricky test for Shnaider, who stressed staying focused and going for her shots as she chases a first major final.
Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Miami, advancing to the championship game against Team USA. Maikel García delivered the go-ahead hit in the seventh inning after Italy’s pitching plan of Lorenzen followed by Nola; Luis Arraez added an RBI hit in the same frame as Venezuela’s offense finally clicked, and Jackson Chourio greeted the go-ahead run at the dugout. The win, Venezuela’s first WBC final appearance since the tournament’s inception, sets up a high-stakes final against the United States on Tuesday.
USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal to reach the final, with the finish sparking social-media debate over a late strike call against Geraldo Perdomo and prompting calls for a pitch-challenge system.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered to back Paul Skenes as the United States edged the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal, advancing to the final against Italy or Venezuela. The DR threatened in the ninth, but a controversial final pitch—several inches below the strike zone and not reviewable because ABS isn’t used in the WBC—helped seal the win, while the US bullpen shut down the DR after Skenes’ solid start and notable defensive plays (including Judge robbing a homer). Caminero’s solo shot gave DR an early lead as the dramatic finish capped a tightly contested game.
No. 1 Michigan defeated Penn State 5-2 in the Big Ten semifinal at Yost, anchored by a perfect 6-for-6 penalty kill and 27 saves from freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic. Nick Moldenhauer set up two goals as Michigan pulled ahead in the third and will face Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship.
Barcelona fought back to win 3-0 in the second leg but could not overturn the 4-0 deficit from the first leg, and Atletico Madrid advance to the Copa del Rey final on a 4-3 aggregate. Marc Bernal scored twice for Barcelona (28 and 71 mins) and Raphinha converted a 49th-minute penalty, but Atletico’s earlier emphatic victory proved decisive as they reach the final.
Barcelona must overturn a 4-0 first‑leg deficit to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at Camp Nou, with Barça hoping for a spark after recent form and injuries; Atlético aim to seal the tie on the counter while defending their lead. A pundit’s prediction in the piece suggests a fiery Barça display but expects Atlético to reach the final, 3-2 in the second leg. The article also lists possible lineups for both teams as they bid to force a miracle or close out the tie efficiently.
Top-ranked Canada, skipped by Rachel Homan, suffered a shock loss to Sweden in the women’s curling semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, ending Canada’s gold-medal hopes as the Swedes celebrated advancing to the final.
USA women's curling fell 6-4 to Switzerland in the Olympic semifinal, ending its bid for gold. Switzerland advances to the gold-medal game, while the USA will play Canada for bronze (Canada had been defeated by Sweden in the other semifinal).
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the second leg to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory and reach the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley; Omar Marmoush struck twice and Tijjani Reijnders added a third for City, while Newcastle’s Elanga pulled one back in the 62nd minute to give the night a consolation, with City’s squad rotation including Haaland on the bench and control throughout the tie.
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Rabat, Nigeria (led by Victor Osimhen) face hosts Morocco, who rely on Brahim Diaz and a solid defense after beating Cameroon in the quarters. Nigeria’s captain Wilfred Ndidi is suspended, with Raphael Onyedika set to start, while Morocco’s back line features Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina and Mazraoui. Kickoff is 3pm ET with beIN Sports US coverage. The piece previews lineups and includes a prediction of a 1-2 win for Morocco.
Indiana is leading Oregon 28-7 in the College Football Playoff semifinal, with Indiana's strong offense and turnovers putting Oregon on the ropes, as the game unfolds at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.