Rybakina tops Jabeur for Wimbledon women’s title
Elena Rybakina became the first player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship when she rallied to defeat third-seeded Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the women’s final Saturday at Wimbledon.
Rybakina, who was seeded 17th, was born in Russia but has been playing for Kazakhstan since 2018, when that country offered her funding to support her career. The switch has been a topic of conversation at Wimbledon, which barred all players who represent Russia and Belarus from playing in the tournament because of the war in Ukraine.
Jabeur, who is from Tunisia, was trying to become the first player from Africa to win a Grand Slam singles title. She won the first set comfortably before falling victim to Rybakina’s big serves and groundstrokes.
It was the first Wimbledon women’s final since 1962 in which both players were making their debuts in a major final.
NBA
Blazers draft pick has shoulder injury
The Trail Blazers said guard Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft last month, will be shut down for the rest of Summer League play in Las Vegas because of a small tear in the labrum of his left shoulder.
Sharpe suffered the injury in the Blazers’ Summer League opener Thursday, and an MRI exam confirmed the extent of the damage. He will be re-evaluated after 10 to 14 days of rest and rehabilitation.
GOLF
Schauffele leads Scottish Open by two
Xander Schauffele shot a 4-under-par 66 — despite bogeys on the last two holes — to take a two-stroke lead over Rafael Cabrera Bello into the final round of the Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland. Schauffele, who will be seeking his first career major title next weekend in the British Open, completed 54 holes at 7-under 203.
◆ Jerry Kelly shot a 5-under 65 and Alex Cejka a 3-under 67 to share a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Senior Players Championship in Akron, Ohio. Both finished 54 holes at 9-under 201.
NHL
Predators re-sign Forsberg for $68M
The Predators re-signed forward Filip Forsberg to an eight-year, $68 million contract. Forsberg, 27, had career highs of 42 goals, 42 assists and 84 points in 69 games this past season and would have hit the open market when free agency opens Wednesday.