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Alexander Zverev, the No. 1 seed, outlasted Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(6) to reach his second US Open final. The German weathered a tight battle that featured two tiebreaks and a late sun-glares moment in the third set before sealing the win, and will face the winner of the Shelton–Tiafoe semifinal in Sunday’s final—his third straight major final after capturing Roland Garros earlier this year.
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(9-7), 7-6(8-6) to reach his second US Open final, fending off pressure in a marathon third set and sealing victory after a long rally. He will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's final.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in a high-stakes US Open semifinal after two grueling five-set battles; Shelton seeks the youngest American finalist here since 2003 and the first Black American man in the US Open final since Arthur Ashe, while Tiafoe aims to derail that breakthrough. The night includes a 9/11 ceremony and a slate of American junior finals, with start time potentially delayed from the scheduled 7pm local time.
Sabalenka dominated the US Open semifinal with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Pegula, amassing 29 winners as Pegula conceded there wasn’t much more she could do and praised Sabalenka’s insanely high level. Sabalenka advances to the final to face the winner of Gauff vs. Rybakina, while Pegula shifts focus to the China Open; Rybakina has just become world No. 1, and Pegula remains a consistent Grand Slam contender despite the latest setback against Sabalenka.
Coco Gauff took the first set 6-3, but Elena Rybakina rallied to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4, advancing to the US Open final where she will face Aryna Sabalenka after Sabalenka’s semi win over Jessica Pegula.
England and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, led by Kane and Bellingham for England and Messi for Argentina; kickoff is 3 p.m. ET, with FOX broadcasting and FOX One streaming, and the winner advances to Sunday’s final against Spain.
England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semifinal that’s about more than football: Messi’s brilliance looms large, historical rivalries add extra spice, and England’s players are determined to reach a final after decades of near-misses. Coach Tuchel stresses the magnitude while insisting the team will play their own way, and England’s Marc Guéhi speaks to faith and giving everything to seize the moment.
France’s World Cup semifinal in Dallas ended 0-2 to Spain, with Kylian Mbappe blaming technical and tactical errors, noting France failed to press high and were overrun in midfield as Spain dictated the game; the team vows to learn from the disappointment and move on.
Spain beat France 1-0 in the Dallas semifinal, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a first-half penalty to take the lead. France pressed in the closing stages but were unable to find an equalizer, while Spain’s defense and depth—backed by bench players—helped them advance to the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 title run.
England battled through a grueling path to the semifinals, overcoming a tough performance against Norway in humid Miami, with coach Thomas Tuchel praising their pure mentality and players stressing unity and willingness to do whatever it takes. Key contributions from Djed Spence, Dan Burn and Jordan Pickford underscored the squad’s togetherness as they prepare for a high-stakes clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Atlanta, a matchup built on grit, pride, and the chance to reach the final after years of close calls.
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.