Success at Wimbledon, resilience in the Euros, and a strong stand against abuse highlight a week of powerful performances.
Iga Swiatek, Julian Cash, and Lloyd Glasspool all claimed big wins on Centre Court, while the Lionesses held their nerve to edge past the Euros quarter-finals. Off the pitch, Salford City made a powerful stand against discrimination.
Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool
Wimbledon men’s doubles winners
It might seem a lifetime ago already, but it’s been less than a week since Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool made history, becoming the first all-British pair to win the men’s doubles title at Wimbledon for 89 years. Amazing work from the duo.
Iga Swiatek
Wimbledon Women’s Champion
Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6–0, 6–0 in her inaugural Wimbledon final to claim her first title at the tournament. It was the first women’s final since 1911 to end without the winner dropping a single game. Now ranked number three in the world, the 24-year-old will look to carry her incredible form through the rest of the year.
Salford City FC
Making a difference
After players reported hearing racial abuse from the stands, manager Karl Robinson marched his players off the pitch in defiance against the abuse his players were facing. Campaigns such as Kick it out and taking the knee before kick off are making great differences, but until more teams start taking Slaford City’s approach, we can hope to see more change in the face of racial abuse.
Lionesses
Dramatic Euro quarter final winners
Going 2-0 down, all seemed lost for Sarina Wiegman as their title defence of the Euros seemed down and out. However, a few clever subs and a brilliant penalty shootout saw the Lionesses continue to roar, securing their spot in the semi-finals
