Sports News from Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock to rescue India with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second test against England as the tourists finished on 310-5 at stumps at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the third round of Wimbledon, cruising past British qualifier Oliver Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4.

England won the toss and opted to bowl in the second test against India at Edgbaston on Wednesday, with the tourists making three changes and resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as they manage his back for the series.

Alexander Zverev cut a forlorn figure after he became the highest men's seed to fall in a brutal first round for top players at Wimbledon as the German lost a five-set marathon to France's Arthur Rinderknech.

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to work hard after a strong start as he began his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title by beating unseeded Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe was edging closer to full fitness ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-finals after his side eliminated Juventus 1-0 in the last 16 on Tuesday.