Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the late arrival of several players to camp played a part in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday.
The Fulham defender was among the players introduced in the second half after joining the team’s camp on Monday.
Nigeria looked set for victory after taking a 2-1 lead, but a stoppage-time goal from Poland denied the Super Eagles a win as the match ended in a draw.
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Speaking after the game, Bassey admitted that the team were disappointed not to secure the victory but pointed to the limited time the players had together before the match.
“We should have got the win. Conceding two late goals in both halves shows there are things we must adjust,” Bassey said.
“A lot of us arrived at different times, and a few players only joined camp yesterday, so it was good to get some minutes on the pitch.”
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The defender, however, believes the team will improve as the players spend more time together ahead of future matches.
The result means Nigeria remain unbeaten in their recent games, although the late goals conceded against Poland will give the coaching staff important lessons as preparations continue for upcoming competitions.
The second round of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open begins Friday morning at Riviera CC in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament on Friday, including full U.S. Women’s Open TV coverage, streaming info and Round 2 tee times.
How to watch U.S. Women’s Open on Friday
With 18 holes out of the way at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, American Jennifer Kupcho is in the lead. The LPGA star made seven birdies and only two bogeys at Riviera to reach five under, good enough for a one-shot lead.
Kupcho, who won the 2019 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, has one major win in her career (the 2022 Chevron Championship) and four total LPGA wins. Sei Young Kim is alone in second place at four under.
Defending champion Maja Stark finished the first round at even par, while World No. 1 Nelly Korda struggled to a 73 and will begin the second round seven shots off the lead.
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You can watch the second round of the U.S. Women’s Open on TV via USA, which will provide coverage starting on Friday at 2 p.m. ET. Peacock will then take over the Friday coverage at 7 p.m. ET. Featured group coverage for Friday is available from several outlets.
Below you will find everything you need to know to watch the second round of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open.
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USA will air second-round TV coverage of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open from 2-7 p.m. ET on Friday.
How to stream online Friday
You can stream the second round of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open via Peacock, which will provide exclusive coverage Friday night from 7-10 p.m. ET. You can watch featured group coverage on Friday via USWomensOpen.com, the USGA App, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV and Xfinity.
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2026 U.S. Women’s Open Round 2 tee times (ET)
Tee No. 1
9:45 a.m. – Anna Nordqvist, Ashleigh Buhai, Jiyai Shin 9:56 a.m. – Minsol Kim, Lilia Vu, Nanna Koerstz Madsen 10:07 a.m. – Yuka Saso, Jeongeun Lee6, Kiara Romero (a) 10:18 a.m. – Aphrodite Deng (a), Rose Zhang, Yealimi Noh 10:29 a.m. – Jenny Bae, Pajaree Anannarukarn, Yuna Araki 10:40 a.m. – Jinhee Im, Casandra Alexander, Ai Suzuki 10:51 a.m. – Somi Lee, Mimi Rhodes, Fuka Suga 11:02 a.m. – Minami Katsu, Anna Huang, Peiyun Chien 11:13 a.m. – Paula Reto, Veronika Kedronova (a), Gina Kim 11:24 a.m. – Minji Kang, Liqi Zeng, Zoe Cusack (a) 11:35 a.m. – Katelyn Kong (a), Amiyu Ozeki, Jaravee Boonchant 11:46 a.m. – Addie Dobson (a), Natsumi Hayakawa, Sofia Rivera (a) 11:57 a.m. – Kaleiya Romero, Jie-En Lin (a), Kaylyn Noh 3:30 p.m. – Catherine Park, Lucy Li, Asterisk Talley (a) 3:41 p.m. – Alison Lee, Paula Martin Sampedro (a), Jasmine Suwannapura 3:52 p.m. – Maja Stark, Megha Ganne, Miyu Yamashita 4:03 p.m. – Minjee Lee, Lottie Woad, Nasa Hataoka 4:14 p.m. – Nelly Korda, Hyo Joo Kim, Hannah Green 4:25 p.m. – Angel Yin, Gaby Lopez, Ruoning Yin 4:36 p.m. – Sei Young Kim, Linn Grant, Andrea Lee 4:47 p.m. – Jin Young Ko, Ayaka Furue, Grace Kim 4:58 p.m. – Miranda Wang, Esther Henseleit, Shuri Sakuma 5:09 p.m. – Brittany Lang, Danielle Kang, Sung Hyun Park 5:20 p.m. – Yuri Yoshida, Paula Francisco (a), Nataliya Guseva 5:31 p.m. – Nellie Ong (a), DaYeon Lee, Shiho Kuwaki 5:42 p.m. – Pauline del Rosario, Napat Lertsadwattana, Athena Singh (a)
Tee No. 10
9:45 a.m. – A Lim Kim, Yui Kawamoto, Megan Khang 9:56 a.m. – Ariya Jutanugarn, Allisen Corpuz, In Gee Chun 10:07 a.m. – Carlota Ciganda, Aki Iwai, Jennifer Kupcho 10:18 a.m. – Charley Hull, Jeeno Thitikul, Patty Tavatanakit 10:29 a.m. – Lydia Ko, Mao Saigo, Lauren Coughlin 10:40 a.m. – Brooke Henderson, Celine Boutier, Rio Takeda 10:51 a.m. – Michelle Wie West, Hinako Shibuno, Yani Tseng 11:02 a.m. – Chizzy Iwai, Hye-Jin Choi, Auston Kim 11:13 a.m. – Jungmin Hong, Lauren Kim (a), Sora Kamiya 11:24 a.m. – Melanie Green, Gurleen Kaur, Soomin Oh (a) 11:35 a.m. – Bronte Law, Johanna Sjursen, Bianca Pagdanganan 11:46 a.m. – Thanana Kotchasanmanee (a), Weiwei Zhang, Farah O’Keefe (a) 11:57 a.m. – Katherine Muzi, Laney Frye, Anita Lumpongpoung (a) 3:30 p.m. – Brianna Do, Muni He, Sarah Hammett (a) 3:41 p.m. – Karis Davidson, Meja Ortengren (a), Mi Hyang Lee 3:52 p.m. – Chanettee Wannasaen, Youmin Hwang, Sakura Koiwai 4:03 p.m. – Lindy Duncan, Sayaka Takahashi, Hyunjo Yoo 4:14 p.m. – Madelene Sagstrom, Yan Liu, Jiwon Ko 4:25 p.m. – Ina Yoon, Leona Maguire, Steph Kyriacou 4:36 p.m. – Amy Yang, Ingrid Lindblad, Julia Lopez Ramirez 4:47 p.m. – Maria Jose Marin (a), Carla Bernat Escuder, Miyuu Goto 4:58 p.m. – Hailee Cooper, Siuue Wu, Dewi Weber 5:09 p.m. – Ally Ewing, Ana Belac, Xiyu Janet Lin 5:20 p.m. – Becky Morgan, Olivia Mehaffey, Ina Kim-Schaad (a) 5:31 p.m. – Chloe Kovelesky (a), Chiara Tamburlini, Chia Yen Wu 5:42 p.m. – Lois Lau, Yue Zhang, Amy Seung Hyun Lee (a)
After spending five years as Mikel Arteta’s assistant at Arsenal, Carlos Cuesta is now in his first managerial role at Parma and is the youngest head coach in Europe’s top five leagues.
At 30, he has already coached youth sides at Atletico Madrid and Juventus and this season steered Parma to a 13th-placed finish in Serie A after taking the reins last summer.
After retiring from a playing career at 18, Cuesta began a sports science degree but always knew he wanted to coach.
“You need to increase the probabilities and that comes from doing the things that you think will help you,” he said on his pathway into coaching.
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One way the Spaniard did this early in his career was by messaging members of staff at Real Madrid and Atletico on social media. It was through this that Cuesta eventually found himself volunteering with the youth sides at Atletico.
“I was very lucky,” Cuesta said. “During the journey I found incredible people that were super willing to help me to grow, that were super available, opening the doors of their knowledge. I learnt a lot. I had great inspirations.”
One of those people was Arteta, his friend and mentor, with whom Cuesta shared the touchline at Arsenal for half a decade.
When he left the club last June, he said “I’m convinced that the best moments for this football club are still yet to come”.
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After Arsenal’s recent success, Cuesta was glowing about both his former club and their manager, but careful to draw a line between their achievements and his own involvement.
“I’m extremely happy for them,” he said. “They deserve everything. Every person from this organisation, and especially Mikel.
“A lot of people can see how incredible he is, and the only thing I can say is that he’s even better than what people see.
“When you know him day to day, only then can you understand that he’s even better. He’s an incredible human being, leader and coach.”
Batter Emilio Gay announced himself on the grandest stage of English cricket with a composed half-century at Lord’s, etching his name into the record books during the opening Test against New Zealand on Friday.The left-handed opener struck a patient 57 off 95 deliveries in England’s second innings, playing a pivotal role as the hosts stretched their advantage in a tightly contested encounter. While the innings ended when Nathan Smith induced an edge to Tom Blundell, Gay had already achieved a milestone that places him alongside some distinguished company.With his maiden Test fifty, Gay became the first England men’s opener to score a half-century on Test debut since Keaton Jennings accomplished the feat against India in Mumbai in 2016. More significantly, he became the first England opener to register a fifty on Test debut on home soil since Andrew Strauss scored 112 against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2004.Making his first Test in the longest format, Gay displayed remarkable composure against a disciplined New Zealand attack. He combined fluency with patience, striking eight boundaries and handling the new ball confidently after England found themselves under pressure early in the innings.His opening stand of 52 with Ben Duckett provided England with a solid platform in the second innings before he added another valuable partnership with Jacob Bethell. At a time when wickets were falling at regular intervals, Gay’s calm presence ensured England remained in control of the contest.The 26-year-old’s knock was particularly impressive considering the conditions at Lord’s, where New Zealand’s pace quartet extracted movement and bounce throughout the day. Despite facing sustained challenges from Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke and Nathan Smith, Gay showcased sound technique and temperament.Although he missed out on a dream century, the innings offered a glimpse into England’s future at the top of the order. By joining Strauss in an exclusive club and ending a 22-year wait for such a feat on home debut, Gay delivered a memorable introduction to Test cricket.
The Judgment Day has undergone countless changes since its inception in 2022. What started as a dark faction led by Edge evolved into one of WWE’s most successful groups. It has helped elevate stars such as Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, and many more.
However, the stable looks very different in 2026. Balor has been ousted from the group. Also, Ripley and Priest have long been removed from its ranks. Interestingly, recent developments have placed several former Judgment Day members on SmackDown.
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Finn Balor was officially traded to the blue brand. Already, he has teased interactions with several familiar faces, including Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, and R-Truth. With all the pieces seemingly falling into place, WWE could be preparing to revisit one of its most successful factions.
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That said, in this article, we look at four stars who could form The Judgment Day 2.0 on SmackDown.
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#4. Finn Balor
If there is going to be a new version of The Judgment Day, Finn Balor has to be involved. The Irish star spent years serving as one of the group’s central figures before ultimately being cast aside by the current version of the faction.
After his recent move to SmackDown, Balor immediately mentioned several names he could either align with or feud against, including former stablemates Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, and R-Truth. That alone feels significant.
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The Prince’s current character is at a crossroads. His departure from RAW gives him a fresh start. However, WWE also has an opportunity to revisit unfinished business from his Judgment Day history. Rather than attempting another singles run that could leave him floating in the mid-card, Triple H could position him as the mastermind behind a re-formed faction.
Unlike the original version, Finn Balor would enter this group as a wiser and more experienced leader. His betrayal by Dominik Mysterio and the current Judgment Day gives him a strong motivation to build something new and stronger.
Hence, a new faction led by Balor could instantly become one of SmackDown’s top factions.
#3. R-Truth
At first glance, R-Truth might seem like the odd choice. However, longtime WWE fans know that his association with The Judgment Day has been one of the funniest stories of the last several years.
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Despite never officially being a member, Truth constantly believed he belonged in the group. Also, he created countless memorable segments with Damina Priest, Rhea Ripley, and Finn Balor.
In 2026, things are even more interesting. R-Truth is currently one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions alongside Damian Priest on SmackDown. Hence, that partnership already gives Triple H and his creative team a natural pathway toward a Judgment Day reunion.
Although Truth would still provide comedic moments, he could also serve an important role as the group’s heart and soul. The veteran’s popularity with fans would make the faction more entertaining and less predictable. Every dominant group benefits from having a wildcard. Hence, R-Truth would fit that role perfectly.
More importantly, Truth’s long-running desire to be part of The Judgment Day has never truly diminished. Hence, WWE could finally reward him by making him an official member of the rebooted faction.
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#2. Damian Priest
Damian Priest was one of the founding pillars of the original Judgment Day. From his early days alongside Edge to his rise as a World Heavyweight Champion, Priest became one of the group’s greatest success stories. Even after being betrayed by the faction, he remained closely linked to its legacy.
Today, Priest finds himself in an interesting position on SmackDown. Unlike his previous run, he would likely approach a reunion with caution. After everything that happened between him and Finn Balor, trust would be difficult to rebuild. That tension could become one of the most compelling aspects of a new Judgment Day.
At the same time, Damian Priest‘s presence would immediately give the group credibility. He is one of SmackDown’s most established stars and currently carries the WWE Tag Team Championship gold alongside R-Truth.
A faction featuring Priest, Balor, and Truth would already have a unique dynamic. However, there is one person who could truly make the group feel complete.
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#1. WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley
Perhaps no superstar is more important to the idea of Judgment Day 2.0 than Rhea Ripley. Mami was arguably the breakout star of the original faction and remains one of the company’s biggest attractions. Since moving to SmackDown, she has continued her dominance and currently reigns as WWE Women’s Champion.
More importantly, Ripley and Priest shared a special connection throughout their time in Judgment Day. Even after the group’s internal collapse, they remained united against those who betrayed them.
Adding Finn Balor back into the equation would create fascinating storytelling opportunities. There would be unresolved tension, lingering resentment, and years of shared history.
There is speculation that the company may already be laying the groundwork for an original Judgment Day reunion on SmackDown, especially with Balor, Priest, Ripley, and even R-Truth now connected to the same brand.
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If that is the case, Finn Balor may provide the vision and Damian Priest the power. Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley could serve as the undeniable centerpiece of The Judgment Day 2.0.
A reunion featuring Ripley, Priest, Balor, and R-Truth would combine star power, history, humor, and championship pedigree. It would make it one of the most intriguing factions WWE could assemble on SmackDown.
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NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the men’s selection committee will meet on Saturday to finalise India’s squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England.According to a BCCI release, the selection meeting will be held at the board’s headquarters, with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia scheduled to address the media afterwards. The press conference will begin at 1:00 PM IST on the fourth floor of the BCCI headquarters. The announcement is expected to attract significant attention, with several major changes likely in India’s T20 setup. Among the biggest talking points is the expected appointment of Shreyas Iyer as India’s new T20 captain. The Mumbai batter is tipped to replace Suryakumar Yadav, who is reportedly set to lose both the captaincy and his place in the squad following an extended lean patch.India’s tour of the United Kingdom begins with two T20 Internationals against Ireland in Belfast on June 26 and 28. The team will then travel to England for a white-ball series comprising five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1.There are also reports suggesting that the selectors are also likely to reward 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with his first senior national call-up after his rapid rise through the ranks.The Asian Games squad could also be announced well in advance due to entry deadlines set by organisers. Despite the event clashing with a home white-ball series against the West Indies, the BCCI is expected to field a strong team in Japan.Several emerging players could also receive opportunities, including pacer Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, as India continue to build depth ahead of a busy international calendar.
Mirra Andreeva raced into her first Grand Slam final as she beat an error-prone Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Thursday.
The 19-year-old Russian took one hour and 16 minutes to overcome her Ukrainian opponent. Andreeva will play either compatriot Diana Shnaider or Pole Maja Chwalinska in Saturday’s final.
“I’m still very, very nervous. I was very nervous coming into this match,” said eighth-seeded Andreeva on court at the end.
Kostyuk, the 15th seed, had won her previous two meetings with Andreeva, both this year. The most recent was on clay in the final in Madrid as Kostyuk put together a 17-match unbeaten run on the red dirt coming into the Roland Garros last four.
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Yet, on Thursday, she quickly started to unravel against her teenage opponent. Kostyuk dropped serve in the very first game after two double faults and a pair of unforced errors.
She led 0-40 in Andreeva’s first service game but a combination of Kostyuk errors on high-risk strokes and the Russian’s steadier defence allowed Andreeva to recover to consolidate the break.
The pattern persisted as Andreeva grabbed the initiative to win through the 34-minute set.
Kostyuk had a break point in the first game of the second set but could not take it.
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Andreeva pulled 4-1 ahead. Kostyuk, who finished with 34 unforced errors, finally forced a break of her own but promptly dropped serve to love and Andreeva duly served out the win.
“She’s had an amazing season,” said Andreeva of Kostyuk. “She’s an amazing player, very tough opponent.
“I’m super happy with the way I played and then that I got revenge for Madrid final and I’m happy that I’m in my first-ever Grand Slam final.
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“All of these feelings combined it’s amazing. I’ve never felt anything like this before.”
Andreeva was the only one of the women’s semi-finalists to have reached this stage at one of the four majors – she lost to Jasmine Paolini at the last-four stage of Roland Garros in 2024.
Shnaider and Chwalinska, a qualifier, meet to decide her final opponent later Thursday.
“I’m nervous but at the same time I’m very, very excited,” added Andreeva of playing her first major title-decider.
A terrifying scene briefly interrupted Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday night, as a player took a shot directly to the face, resulting in hospitalization.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb skated off the ice, covering his face after being in the direct line of an 87 mph shot.
A slap shot from Carolina’s Nikolaj Ehlers hit McNabb square in the face just past the midway point of the first period. McNabb dropped his stick, went down to the ice and grabbed his nose as he skated immediately off and down the tunnel.
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb takes a puck to the face during the first period of Game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 4, 2026.(Karl DeBlaker/AP Photo)
The ESPN broadcast reported early in the second period that McNabb had left the arena and gone to a local hospital.
McNabb was coming off the first three-assist performance of his NHL career in Game 1. He is one of three original Golden Knights players who have been around for the franchise’s entire nine-year existence and is in the final for a third time.
“You lose a guy like Nabber who logs heavy minutes, such a good teammate, plays the game so hard, it’s tough,” captain Mark Stone said. “They battled as hard as they could.”
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Vegas Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb takes a puck to the face during the first period of Game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 4, 2026.(Karl DeBlaker/AP Photo)
“Any time you see that happen to a teammate, especially to a guy like Nabber who is a huge part of this team, a leader, it’s tough,” fellow D-man Noah Hanifin said. “It’s hard to see that happen to any guy on the ice. We’re just hoping for the best for him.”
Head coach John Tortorella said he did not have an update after the game.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb reacts after a puck hits his face during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 4, 2026.(James Guillory/Imagn Images)
The Golden Knights were up 2-0 in the third period but squandered their lead quickly. After tying it with less than two minutes to go, Carolina Hurricanes‘ Seth Jarvis found the back of the net to tie the series at one before both teams head west.
Zverev is in cruise control now. He dinks in a drop shot, has Mensik pinned at the net, and fizzes a volley cross-court behind him.
Mensik goes for the backhand slice drop shot but it falls short and his frustration is evident, the body language telling the story.
But Zverev completely stumbles over a routine forehand, and a vicious Mensik forehand to the baseline takes him by surprise too and he can’t clear the net. 40-30.
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Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:58
BREAK! Jakub Mensik 5-7, 1-2 Alexander Zverev*
Zverev hammers a forehand cross-court behind Mensik as he ventures forward and that’s another two break points.
And he takes it at the first time of asking, the pair going back and forth in a table-tennis style net rally, before Mensik can’t stretch far enough and thwacks the ball off his frame and out.
Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:53
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*Jakub Mensik 5-7, 1-1 Alexander Zverev
A Zverev forehand looks to be dropping well long but just about makes it onto the line.
The umpire checks a first serve which certainly looked out from the press box, and he double faults for the first time. But another vicious serve keeps him in control and Mensik can’t reach the resulting drop shot.
Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:51
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Jakub Mensik 5-7, 1-0 Alexander Zverev*
Mensik gets onto the front foot with a nice drive volley but then double faults and tips his head back in frustration. His first serve percentage has been way down, at 55 per cent.
But he holds with a booming serve and tidy volley.
Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:46
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GAME AND FIRST SET! Jakub Mensik 5-7 Alexander Zverev
Some of the fight looks to have gone out of Mensik now. Zverev redirects him nicely with the combo of a serve out wide and forehand into the opposite corner, does it again, and that brings up set point.
Mensik drags one back with another brilliant backhand winner down the line, but Zverev has two more set points.
An ace seals the set. The German has just been too solid.
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Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:40
BREAK! Jakub Mensik 5-6 Alexander Zverev*
Mensik double faults twice in his next service game and now Zverev has a first break point as he pummels a forehand beyond the Czech’s reach.
Now Mensik goes for the drop volley but Zverev gets there, and the Czech nets the reply. The second seed will serve for the set.
Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:35
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*Jakub Mensik 5-5 Alexander Zverev
Mensik plays a tidy cross-court backhand which lands just on the tramline, and Zverev can’t get his volley over the net. 15-15.
But some fierce serving completes an easy hold.
Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:31
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Jakub Mensik 5-4 Alexander Zverev*
Mensik looks a bit more sparky now and is going for his shots a bit more. Zverev thumps a forehand long for 40-0 and does the same on a second serve return, and that’s a nice, easy hold for the Czech.
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Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:27
*Jakub Mensik 4-4 Alexander Zverev
A Mensik cross-court forehand, at full stretch, fizzes long, and Zverev escapes.
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Flo Clifford5 June 2026 14:25
Jakub Mensik 4-3 Alexander Zverev*
Mensik earns another break point, a cross-court backhand lasered into the far corner, and Zverev’s reply drops long!
A baby crying disrupts the German as he prepares to serve. He makes the second… Mensik overhits. Deuce again.
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