Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Sinner says improved physicality, top-10 mentality fuels Grand Slam push; Tennis-Ukraine's Wimbledon semi-finalist Svitolina has no time to lose and more

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Tennis-Sinner says improved physicality, top-10 mentality fuels Grand Slam push

Jannik Sinner said cementing his spot in the world's top 10 had given him the mental edge in Grand Slams while gaining strength had helped him endure lengthy matches after the Italian eighth seed moved into the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday. The 21-year-old, who first broke into the top 10 in 2021 but reached a career-high number eight in April, produced power that belied his slender frame in a 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2 win over Russian Roman Safiullin to emerge as a first-time major semi-finalist.

Tennis-Ukraine's Wimbledon semi-finalist Svitolina has no time to lose

There is a reason why Elina Svitolina has been an unstoppable force at Wimbledon this year. "I don't have time to lose anymore," the Ukrainian wildcard said on Tuesday after toppling world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for a second time in four years.

Soccer-Messi eager to face new challenge at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has no regrets about his decision to join Inter Miami and said he is eager to face a new challenge. The 36-year-old arrived in the United States on Tuesday ahead of his presentation as an Inter Miami player at a special event on Sunday.

Tennis-Deadly Djokovic repels Rublev to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Favourite Novak Djokovic found himself behind for the first time at this year's Wimbledon but responded in brutal fashion to beat Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 and reach the semi-finals on Tuesday for the 12th time. Inspired seventh seed Rublev snatched the opening set but it was akin to poking a sleeping grizzly bear as Djokovic exacted painful punishment to stay on track for a fifth straight title.

Cricket-MCC suggests limiting ODIs, creating fund to boost test cricket

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has recommended limiting the number of one-day internationals after the 2027 World Cup to improve quality and create space in the calendar, as well as establishing a fund to help smaller nations play test cricket. The custodian of the game's laws also called for more funds to be directed to women's cricket, saying "significant transformation" was needed to protect the sport overall.

Tennis-Djokovic relieved to survive Rublev dogfight

Novak Djokovic's celebration after finishing off Andrey Rublev in a high-octane Wimbledon quarter-final said it all on Tuesday. The scoreline may look comfortable enough after the 36-year-old fought back from losing the first set to win 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 -- his 33rd successive victory at Wimbledon.

Soccer-Expanded World Cup will be the best one yet, says US forward Morgan

U.S. striker Alex Morgan expects the upcoming Women's World Cup to be the "best one yet", with the increase in the number of teams to 32 from 24 improving competitiveness and boosting viewing figures. The United States kick off their campaign for a third straight title, and fifth overall, against Vietnam at Eden Park on July 22 before facing Netherlands and Portugal at the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Australia.

Tennis-Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Even the world's best players are not immune to crippling nerves as Iga Swiatek discovered when her Wimbledon dreams were turned to dust in a 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 quarter-final defeat by Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. Svitolina, who returned to the tour in April after giving birth to her daughter last October, might have been facing an opponent who was riding high on a 14-match winning streak but she never stopped believing even when she was on the receiving end of some brutal shots from the four-time Grand Slam champion.

Soccer-Milan's Loftus-Cheek says ready to be a leader

Ruben Loftus-Cheek said he is ready to play a leadership role at AC Milan after the midfielder's move from his boyhood club Chelsea. The 27-year-old England international moved to the 'Rossoneri' after spending 19 years at Stamford Bridge, where he won the Premier League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup.

Tennis-Rublev grateful for Wimbledon support, wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Russian Andrey Rublev thanked the Centre Court crowd for their noisy support during his failed bid to knock defending champion Novak Djokovic out of Wimbledon on Tuesday. Seventh seed Rublev, like the other Russian and Belarusian players in the draw, was banned last year by Wimbledon in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)