U.S. Open Triumphs and NFL's Brazilian Debut: A Weekend of Sports Milestones

A weekend of remarkable sports milestones saw the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers electrify Brazil in an NFL debut, Aryna Sabalenka clinch her U.S. Open women’s singles title, and Australian duo Purcell and Thompson lift the men's doubles trophy. Despite some setbacks, athletes showcased resilience and excellence.

This weekend, sports enthusiasts were treated to a series of unforgettable moments. The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil's first-ever NFL game, with over 45,000 fans hailing the exhilarating contest. The Eagles emerged victorious, defeating the Packers 34-29 at São Paulo's Corinthians Arena.

In tennis, Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus clinched the U.S. Open women's singles title, outplaying American Jessica Pegula in a gripping 7-5, 7-5 match. This victory marks Sabalenka's first title at Flushing Meadows and her third Grand Slam title overall, following previous close calls.

Meanwhile, Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson redeemed their Wimbledon disappointment by capturing the U.S. Open men's doubles crown. They secured a 6-4, 7-6(4) win against the German duo Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, marking a significant achievement in their careers.

(With inputs from agencies.)