Sports Highlights: Wimbledon Upsets and Copa America Thrills

This summary highlights major sporting events. Grigor Dimitrov's injury gives Daniil Medvedev a spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Emma Navarro defeats Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advances. In Copa America, Colombia thrashes Panama and Uruguay beats Brazil on penalties. Jose Miranda sets a consecutive hits record in MLB.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-07-2024 05:22 IST | Created: 08-07-2024 05:22 IST
Sports Highlights: Wimbledon Upsets and Copa America Thrills
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In a dramatic turn of events at Wimbledon, Tenth-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw due to injury, allowing his opponent, Russian Daniil Medvedev, to advance to the quarter-finals. Medvedev will next face top seed Jannik Sinner.

In another shocker, Emma Navarro eliminated Coco Gauff in an all-American duel, ending Gauff's hopes of reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also secured a spot in the last eight, battling past Ugo Humbert.

Meanwhile, in Copa America, Colombia dominated Panama with a 5-0 victory, propelled by James Rodriguez. Uruguay edged out Brazil on penalties to earn a semi-final spot. In MLB, Jose Miranda tied the major league record for consecutive hits, adding excitement to the Minnesota Twins' win over the Houston Astros.

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