Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic storms into QFs after slow start against De Minaur

IANS | July 7, 2025 10:51 PM

London, July 7 (IANS) Former Champion Novak Djokovic recovered from a shaky start to defeat Australia’s Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday and book his place in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2025 for a remarkable 16th time. The seven-time champion was far from his best in the early exchanges but showed trademark resilience and composure to claw back control and edge closer to a record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club.

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has announced the decision to hang up his football boots at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and Hadjuk Split back in Croatia, he called curtains to his playing days, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona.

Sub-jr women's hockey nationals: Odisha, M.P., Jharkhand, Manipur, Mizoram win on Day 5

IANS | July 7, 2025 8:20 PM

Ranchi, July 7 (IANS) Mizoram, Hockey Association of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand secure victories in their Division ‘A’ fixtures while Manipur emerged victorious in Division ‘B’ on the fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

Diksha finishes 63rd as amateur Lottie Woad wins Irish Open

IANS | July 7, 2025 8:00 PM

Kildare (Ireland), July 7 (IANS) Diksha Dagar, who made her 11th cut in succession on the line, finished in a none-too-happy manner with a double bogey in a card of 4-over 77 at the 2025 Women’s Irish Open at Carton House. She ended way down in Tied-63rd. She had rounds of 75-73-73-77 for a 6-over total.