The women’s singles semi-finalists take centre stage on Centre Court on Thursday (10 July) at Wimbledon 2025 (30 June-13 July).
None of the four remaining players have reached the final of the grass court Grand Slam tennis tournament before, setting us up for a new and enticing showpiece final at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka opens day 11 with the first semi-final of the Championships 2025, where she will meet USA’s 13th seed Amanda Anisimova in their ninth career meeting. It is Anisimova who leads 5-3 in their previous encounters, contesting her first semi-final in SW19 while Sabalenka is in her third.
They will be followed by a battle between Olympic medallists in Paris 2024 bronze medallist Iga Świątek and Tokyo 2020 singles champion Belinda Bencic. Both women came through their quarter-final matchups in straight sets, with Poland’s five-time major champion prevailing last time out in the fourth round of the Championships 2023.
The Wimbledon women’s semi-finals are scheduled to finish on Thursday, ahead of the men’s semis on Friday, before finals weekend in London.
Below, you can find out the start times and all the matches at the Championships.
When I spoke to Danny Murphy at the end of last season about players Liverpool should be looking at this summer, he named Kudus as one. The player is sought after – despite being as underwhelming last season as he was electrifying in 2023-24 following a £38m move from Ajax.
He only scored five goals in the most recent campaign, down from 14 the year before, and was often ineffective in the system preferred by head coach Graham Potter, who took charge in January and favours wing-backs over wingers.
Kudus was often utilised up front by Potter and seldom featured wide on the right, arguably his best position, but one in which West Ham already have captain Jarrod Bowen.
Christian Horner has been released from his post as Red Bull’s team principal with immediate effect. Horner, who was reportedly reduced to tears when he informed his staff, has been in charge of Red Bull since the team was formed in 2005 and will be replaced by Laurent Mekies, the principal of their sister team, Racing Bulls.
Horner’s surprise removal as principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing was confirmed in a statement from the team’s parent company on Wednesday morning and comes just over 17 months after he was embroiled in a scandal involving accusations of inappropriate behaviour by an employee, though he was later cleared by an investigation.
Horner has yet to comment and Red Bull have only issued a statement confirming that Mekies has been appointed as team principal and CEO, with all inquiries relating to the decision to the Red Bull team being directed toward the parent company Red Bull GmbH.
However, the former F1 driver Martin Brundle, a friend of Horner, said: “Christian has told me ‘no reason was given to him’ as to why he’s been released.
“I don’t think it is completely out of the blue given the things that are going on and the problems in the team. I am quite sad about it as I consider Christian a friend and he has done an incredible job for 20 years and won an awful lot of races and world championships for drivers and the team.
“But it has not been difficult in the Formula One paddock to observe and hear that things were not particularly rosy.”
Having been informed of the decision, an emotional Horner travelled to the team’s Milton Keynes factory to tell staff in person. Having done so a statement was publicly released by the parent company.
The world champion, Max Verstappen, was not in attendance but he later posted on social media a picture of him celebrating with Horner and wrote: “From my first race win, to four world championships, we have shared incredible successes. Winning memorable races and breaking countless records. Thank you for everything, Christian.”
The statement from Red Bull GmbH read: “Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today [Wednesday 9 July 2025] and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO of Red Bull Racing. Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO Corporate Projects and Investments, thanked Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years.”
“We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years,” said Mintzlaff. “With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula One. Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will forever remain an important part of our team history.”
Laurent Mekies moves from Racing Bulls to take up Christian Horner’s role at Red Bull. Photograph: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images
Under the 51-year-old’s leadership Red Bull have won eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ championships as one of Formula One’s most successful teams. However, during the investigation into Horner’s behaviour it was understood there had been a power struggle between Horner and the parent company, with Jos Verstappen, the father of Max, openly calling for him to be removed. Horner appeared to have weathered that storm and attended Silverstone at the weekend and the paddock did not expect his sacking to take place.
Horner took on his role when Red Bull bought the ailing Jaguar team at the end of 2004. At 31 he became the youngest team principal in F1 and 20 years later he leaves as the longest serving of the current principals.
He oversaw four drivers’ and constructors’ world championships with Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013 and then a resurgence after seven years of Mercedes dominance for Max Verstappen to take the first of his four consecutive titles in 2021. All of those were in cars designed by Adrian Newey, the most successful designer in F1’s modern era, who left to join Aston Martin last year.
Horner has enjoyed remarkable success but in the past two years Red Bull have struggled. They have lost key personnel and in 2025 their car has been thoroughly outpaced by McLaren and at times by Mercedes and Ferrari. Verstappen, who was fifth at last weekend’s British GP, is now 69 points behind the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, and has conceded he does not believe he is in the title fight.
Racing Bulls have confirmed that their racing director, Alan Permane, will replace Mekies as their principal. The 48-year-old Mekies has been team principal at Racing Bulls since the start of 2024 and was previously racing director at Ferrari.
Remco Evenepoel won the individual time trial on stage five of the Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar took the yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel.
Belgium’s Evenepoel, who is the world and Olympic champion in the discipline, lived up to his billing as favourite on the 33km route around Caen with a stunning performance.
The Soudal Quick-Step rider finished 16 seconds quicker than Slovenia’s Pogacar, with Italy’s Edoardo Affini, third, 33 seconds back.
“I gained positions at every checkpoint. The pacing was perfect and everything was on point, I’m super happy,” said Evenepoel.
“I did what I had to do to take as much time as possible and step up in GC [General Classification]. It’s kind of the same situation as last year, so I’m happy with that. It’s a big step towards the podium, but there’s still a long way to go.
“Everybody knows what’s coming next week and the week after. One year, I will come to win the Tour but it’s a bit too early this year.”
Pogacar was the big beneficiary of the day after an excellent ride of his own as his main GC rival, Jonas Vingegaard, toiled.
The Dane, who has won the Tour twice, ended the race against the clock in 13th to ship over a minute to three-time champion Pogacar, with Evenepoel moving up to second in the GC standings 42 seconds behind.
Vingegaard is fourth overall, with promising French rider Kevin Vauquelin 14 seconds ahead of him.
Dutch rider Van der Poel came home in 18th and drops to sixth.
The result also means that Pogacar becomes the first rider to wear the yellow, green and polka-dot jerseys at this stage in the Tour since Belgium’s Eddy Merckx in 1970.
The concept for the new PAOK Stadium is rooted in the powerful symbolism of the club’s emblem and its deep connection to the memory and identity of the city. It aims to create an emotional and physical expression of the club’s legacy, offering a bold, unifying presence that resonates with supporters.
The stadium is envisioned as a strong yet open gesture—welcoming fans, connecting to the city, and reflecting the duality of hope and sorrow embedded in PAOK’s history. The overall form aspires to capture movement, energy, and meaning, shaping an architectural experience that goes beyond function to embody the spirit of the team and its community.
An Iconic Bowl that Amplifies Passion
Inside, the stadium bowl is designed to intensify the legendary atmosphere of Toumba, with a configuration that balances tradition with innovation. The seating arrangement is engineered to create a continuous “fan wall”, bringing spectators closer to the action with minimal tiers, enhancing both intimacy and acoustic resonance.
The West Stand hosts the premium hospitality offerings, concentrating activity and operational efficiency in a single, high-value zone. Pitch-facing boxes are positioned above the lower tier, allowing VIP guests to enjoy proximity to the field while maintaining uninterrupted seating rows below. This approach honours the unity of the PAOK fanbase while maximising revenue potential through targeted experiences.
Meanwhile, PAOK’s most dedicated fans are positioned in a Kop stand at the North, reimagining the iconic Gate 4 and honouring the powerful presence of the club’s most passionate supporters. This placement aligns with historical traditions and operational requirements.
Together, these elements reinforce a design that amplifies emotion, strengthens fan identity, and delivers lasting value on both matchdays and throughout the year.
To say Nigeria has dominated the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) football tournament is to put it mildly. The Super Falcons have not just led the pack—they have defined the standard. With a record nine titles from 12 editions since the competition’s rebranding in 1998, no other nation has come close to matching their success.
Only three times, 2008, 2012, and most recently in 2022, has the trophy eluded them. Nigeria did not feature in any of those finals, meaning that every time the Super Falcons have reached the WAFCON final, they have lifted the trophy. Equatorial Guinea (twice) and defending champions South Africa (once) are the only other nations to have tasted glory.
Some Nigerians insist the Falcons have won 11 continental titles, including the pre-1998 qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which CAF did not officially count as WAFCON tournaments.
Their dominance isn’t limited to Africa. Since the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991, Nigeria is one of just eight countries worldwide to have qualified for every edition, an emphatic endorsement of their consistency on the global stage.
Individually, Nigerian stars have also swept the honours. Thirteen of the 20 African Women’s Player of the Year (POTY) awards handed out since 2001 have gone to Nigerian players. That’s not just continental dominance, it’s a near-total eclipse.
Asisat Oshoala has six of those crowns, the most CAF POTY Awards wins by any player, male or female.
So how has Africa’s most populous nation managed to create such a resounding dynasty in women’s football? The answers lie in a history of early investment, generational talent, and a culture of winning that continues to evolve.
AIX Racing have become the first team to confirm part of their plans for 2026 with the signing of Emerson Fittipaldi Jr for next season.
The Brazilian, son of two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, will make his F2 debut next season.
Fittipaldi Jr has been racing in the Eurocup-3 Championship in 2025 and is currently 13th in the standings.
Speaking about his confirmation for 2026, Fittipaldi Jr said that it was a huge opportunity, and that he was looking forward to working with the AIX outfit.
“I am very much looking forward to this opportunity. Racing in the FIA Formula 2 is going to be a big learning curve for me. I will be competing against the best drivers in the world, so it will be an honour to be racing against all of them on the race track. My expectations are that I will be learning a lot, every single day and every single week.”
Club stats (2025): 3 goals + 1 assist in 13 NWSL matches
Marta came out of international retirement in May for one last hurrah with her beloved Brazil, as she seeks a fourth Copa América title, having previously won in 2003, 2010, and 2018.
At 39, Marta is certainly a legend of the sport, with too many accolades to count. She is a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 119 goals, and her 17 World Cup goals are an all-time record in men’s and women’s football.
She earned her third Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, before winning both the NWSL Championship and the NWSL Shield with the Orlando Pride later that year.
While it’s unclear how much playing time Marta will see in Ecuador, her veteran leadership—as well as her exceptional dribbling skills and rocket of a left foot—will be key to Brazil’s championship defense.
