1st Down: Novak Djokovic continued his winning streak at Wimbledon by defeating Nick Kyrgios in the final match. Djokovic claimed his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory over the Australian. This win marks Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam title and his first major win in 10 months. Despite his success, Djokovic may miss the upcoming US Open due to his Covid vaccination status, putting his competitive future in question.
2nd Down: Golf fans had an eventful Sunday with three tournaments concluding on the same day. Xander Schauffele emerged as the winner of the Scottish Open after sinking a crucial birdie on the 14th hole to edge out Kurt Kitayama. This victory, Schauffele’s fourth in the past year, sets him up well for The Open at St. Andrews. Meanwhile, Tony Romo clinched his third victory at the American Century Classic, a tournament that features celebrities and athletes competing against each other.
3rd Down: Chase Elliott delighted the hometown crowd by winning the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway after holding off a close competition on the final lap before a caution was issued. Elliott, a native of Dawsonville, secured his third Cup win of the season and swept all the stages of the race. In Formula 1, Charles Leclerc surprised Max Verstappen to win the Austrian Grand Prix, keeping Ferrari’s championship hopes alive.
4th Down: Wayne Rooney is set to become the new head coach of DC United, as reports suggest. The former Manchester United and DC United player’s return to his former club is seen as a significant move for the struggling MLS team. Rooney aims to revitalize a team that has only managed to earn 17 points in 17 games this season, drawing on his managerial experience to tackle this challenging task.
