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Wimbledon 2025: Caslos Alcaraz shines after slow start to reach quarter-finals - 'One point can change everything'
Alcaraz again tested the nerves of his legions of fans before bagging a much-needed victory against Andrey Rublev. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz surged into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday, showing flashes of brilliance after a rocky start to defeat Russia's Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The 22-year-old Spaniard, aiming for a third consecutive title at the All England Club, once again delivered under pressure to keep his title defence alive. Alcaraz, who has looked vulnerable in the early rounds - dropping three sets in his first three matches - fell behind to the 14th-seeded Rublev under the Centre Court roof. But true to form, the five-time Grand Slam champion raised his level, thrilling fans with trademark shot-making and resilience. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I think I played intelligent and smart today against him, tactically,' Alcaraz said post-match. 'A really good match, which I'm really proud about.' Poll How impressed are you with Carlos Alcaraz's performance so far at Wimbledon? Very impressed Somewhat impressed Not impressed He credited his belief and mental strength for the turnaround: 'One point can change the match completely, turn everything around. In tennis, you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally, to stay there. I knew that I was going to play better.' Next up for Alcaraz is Britain's Cameron Norrie, who survived a five-set battle against Chile's Nicolas Jarry to become the last home hope at Wimbledon. In the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run, defeating Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6(4) to book a quarter-final spot against Germany's Laura Siegemund. 'With your support guys, I think everything is possible,' said Sabalenka, who has yet to lose a set this year. Elsewhere, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova overcame Britain's Sonay Kartal in straight sets despite a controversial line-calling glitch that temporarily derailed her momentum. Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz also advanced, the latter after Australian Jordan Thompson retired hurt. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
India Today
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ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill prepares to hunt down Gavaskar, Bradman after epic start to series
India captain Shubman Gill has started his England Test series exceptionally well. Gill has hit 3 hundreds in his first two matches, playing a crucial role in India levelling the series in the 2nd Test at already 585 runs in the bag, Gill is extremely well placed to create history in Test cricket by going past the tallies of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Don Bradman. Gavaskar holds the record for most runs by an Indian batter in any Test series. Gavaskar scored 774 runs in 4 matches in India's historic Test outing in West Indies way back in 1970/71. Gavaskar batted at an average of 154.80 in that vs IND, 2nd Test: Match Report Similarly, the list of most runs by a batter in a single Test series is led by Don Bradman, who slammed 974 runs in 5 matches when Australia travelled to England in 1930. Bradman batted at a ridiculous average of 139.14, which also included his legendary 334, an iconic mark in Australian to India Today, Sunil Gavaskar said that Shubman would be a worthy contender to break his record in Test cricket. Gavaskar called Gill the most technically pure player and hoped that a SG (Shubman Gill) would go past another SG (Sunil Gavaskar) in this Test series."He is a worthy contender. I think Lord's is where that record will go. The purity of his technique is wonderful to watch. He's got all the shots in the book, and more importantly, he has the wonderful ability to shoulder the responsibility of the team," Gavaskar said."Records are meant to be broken. I would be delighted if another 'SG' takes that record," he former batter added that it would be truly special if Gill became the first ever player to score 1000 runs in a single Test series."I think more than that (Bradman's record), what would be truly amazing is if he becomes the first-ever batter to score 1000 runs in a series. There are a minimum of six innings left in the series. And with the kind of form he's shown, there's every hope that he can set records that would be virtually impossible to break," Gavaskar Test Highlights | Full ScorecardGAVASKAR ON GILL'S CAPTAINCYSpeaking about the young player's captaincy, Gavaskar said that Gill did not need to change his style. Gavaskar stated that Gill was a calm and composed guy with the bat and simply needed to bring that into his captaincy attributes, which he has already done in the first two Test matches."I mean, he got a hundred in his first Test. Now, a hundred in each innings of the second Test. Captaincy sits lightly on his shoulders, and he has a pleasant air about him on the field. Yes, he is very competitive. Yes, he wants wickets. But there's just this pleasant air about him, which makes life easier for all those playing under him," Gavaskar said about Gill."I do believe he doesn't have to change his style. What he is—the calmness he shows while batting—is the same calmness he has brought into his captaincy. That's his style, and he should stick to it. It works well for him," the legendary cricketer concluded.- EndsTune In
Time of India
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Formula 1: Norris wins Silverstone, Hülkenberg claims long-awaited podium
(Image: X/McLarenF1) Silverstone witnessed a race to remember as Lando Norris claimed a long-awaited home victory in a dramatic and rain-hit 2025 British Grand Prix. The McLaren driver delivered a performance filled with grit and timing, fending off chaos, a penalty-plagued teammate, and a chasing Lewis Hamilton to clinch the win that inspired his Formula 1 dreams as a boy. Norris, who had watched Lewis Hamilton's famous wet-weather triumph at Silverstone in 2008 as an eight-year-old, finally had his own moment on the same track—and in similar conditions. The Briton started third on the grid and made his way past Max Verstappen early on, only to lose out again due to a slow pit stop. But fortune turned when Verstappen spun after a restart, and Oscar Piastri, who had taken the lead by then, was handed a 10-second penalty for erratic braking behind the safety car. That opened the door for Norris, who stayed within striking distance of Piastri before the Australian served his penalty during a pit stop. From there, Norris never looked back, crossing the line nearly seven seconds clear of his teammate. The win was McLaren's first at Silverstone since 2008—Hamilton's iconic victory year. Volkswagen Golf GTI first drive review: Fast, Fun, Flawless? | TOI Auto by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The penalty decision sparked debate, with Piastri defending his move as legal and even requesting over the radio for McLaren to reverse positions with Norris to offset the time loss. The team, however, chose to let the race stand. The result narrows Piastri's lead in the championship to just eight points over Norris at the halfway mark of the season. While McLaren celebrated a one-two finish, the surprise of the day came in third place. Nico Hulkenberg, in his 239th Grand Prix, finally achieved what had eluded him throughout his career: a podium finish. Starting 19th for Sauber, the German veteran stayed out of trouble, timed his tyre changes perfectly, and held off a late charge from Hamilton to seal his place in Formula 1 history. Hamilton, competing in his first home Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, finished fourth, bringing an end to his run of 12 consecutive Silverstone podiums. Verstappen, who started from pole, had to settle for fifth after his spin dropped him down the order. Further back, the midfield battle saw Pierre Gasly take sixth for Alpine ahead of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin. Alex Albon brought home points for Williams in eighth, with Fernando Alonso and George Russell rounding off the top ten. Russell, like several others, gambled on slick tyres too early and paid the price with an off-track excursion. For the rookies, it was a trial by storm. Isack Hadjar crashed out after contact with fellow rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Gabriel Bortoleto, Liam Lawson, and Franco Colapinto also failed to finish. Haas' Oliver Bearman came closest, finishing 11th despite a run-in with teammate Esteban Ocon. With 12 races to go and the title fight tightening, the 2025 season promises more fireworks. But at Silverstone, it was Lando Norris' day—one that turned childhood dreams into reality and etched his name into British Grand Prix folklore. (Inputs from AP). Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
