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Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open title by defeating world number 1 Jannik Sinner in an epic final that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes—the longest men's singles final in Roland Garros history. This victory marked Alcaraz's second consecutive French Open title and handed Sinner his first-ever Grand Slam final defeat. The match was hailed as an all-time classic, showcasing Alcaraz's resilience and skill on clay. This win further solidified Alcaraz's status as one of the brightest young stars in tennis, continuing his rapid rise in the sport.

India delivered an outstanding performance at the Taiwan Athletics Open, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event, securing a total of 16 medals—12 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. The team started strong by winning gold in all six events on Day 1 and continued their dominance by adding 10 more medals on the final day. This remarkable achievement highlighted India's growing prowess in track and field, marking one of its most successful campaigns in an international athletics meet. The victory underscored the nation's rising talent in global athletics competitions.

The historic Test series between India and England has been officially renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the previous titles—the Pataudi Trophy (in England) and the Anthony de Mello Trophy (in India). This renaming is a tribute to two of the greatest Test cricketers: James Anderson, England's highest wicket-taker in the format, and Sachin Tendulkar, India’s most-capped Test player and one of the game’s most celebrated batsmen. The announcement was made by the ECB and BCCI and reflects a move to honour cricketing legends while enhancing the legacy and emotional connection of fans with the India-England rivalry.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title in the 2025 season by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a closely contested final held in Ahmedabad. This marked a historic win for the franchise after 18 seasons of the tournament. Several individual performances stood out this season: Sai Sudarshan won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs, while Prasidh Krishna earned the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was named the Curvv Super Striker of the Season, and Mohammed Siraj led in dot balls under the TATA IPL Green Dot Balls category.

India finished second in the medal tally at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 with a total of 24 medals, including eight gold, 10 silver, and six bronze. Despite the strong performance and setting of new national records by athletes Animesh Kujur and Parul Chaudhary, India was surpassed by China, which topped the standings. This achievement highlights India’s competitive presence in Asian athletics and showcases the country’s growing talent in track and field events.