Sports enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the latest news and updates from the world of sports. This past week, there have been numerous exciting events and stories that have captured the attention of sports lovers worldwide. From tennis to football and basketball, here are some of the highlights from the past week. In Tennis, Novak Djokovic defended his French Open title and clinched his 19th Grand Slam. He overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, becoming the first player in the Open era to win all four Grand Slam titles at least twice.
On the women’s side, Barbora Krejcikova won her maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final at Roland Garros. In Football, the UEFA Euro 2020 kicked off last week, after a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The opening game saw Turkey being defeated 3-0 by Italy. The tournament features the best National Post Today teams from across Europe, with 24 teams competing for the coveted trophy. Fans are eagerly anticipating the knockout stages, which promise to be intense and exciting.
In basketball, the NBA playoffs continue, with the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and LA Clippers battling it out for a spot in the NBA Finals. The conference finals have been filled with dramatic moments and intense battles, with each team showing its strengths and weaknesses. The finals are set to take place in July, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome. Away from the courts and fields, there have been some significant developments in the world of sports.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Brisbane, Australia, will host the 2032 Olympics. This is welcome news for Australia, which last hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000 in Sydney.