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🎾 Wawrinka Gets US Open Wildcard After Fan Outcry! 🇨🇭
Former champion Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wildcard for the 2026 US Open after fans voiced disappointment over his initial omission. The 41-year-old will now get the chance to compete in his farewell season on the New York stage.

https://www.sportsmonks.com/former-champion-wawrinka-handed-ua-open-wildcard-after-fan-outcry/

Stan Wawrinka Gets US Open 2026 Wildcard After Fan Outcry Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka receives a US Open 2026 wildcard after initially being excluded from the men’s singles draw.

🏆 Muchova & Mensik Lift US Open Mixed Doubles Title! 🎾
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli to claim the US Open mixed doubles crown, securing their first Grand Slam title together.

https://www.sportsmonks.com/muchova-and-mensik-win-us-open-mixed-doubles-title/

Muchova and Mensik Win US Open 2026 Mixed Doubles Title Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli to win the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title.

🏏 India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash: Will They Shake Hands? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
All eyes will be on Dubai as India and Pakistan prepare for their high-pressure Asia Cup clash, with the big question being whether players from both sides will break the recent no-handshake trend.

https://www.sportsmonks.com/will-india-pakistan-players-shake-hands-during-the-asia-c

Harmanpreet Kaur Ready for India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash India captain Harmanpreet Kaur embraces the pressure ahead of the September 5 India-Pakistan clash at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai.

🇮🇳 India Close In on Series Sweep! 🏏
Sri Lanka ended Day 4 of the second Test at 229-6, holding a narrow 16-run lead after a brief fightback. With just four wickets remaining, India are firmly in control and eyeing a 2-0 series victory.

https://www.sportsmonks.com/india-close-in-on-victory-after-mendis-and-sooriyabandara-resistance/

India Close In on Series Sweep Against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test India move closer to a 2-0 series sweep after Sri Lanka finish day four on 229-6 in the second Test, holding a narrow 16-run lead.

🏏🇳🇵 Is Nepal the next big cricket success story?

The ICC believes Nepal has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Afghanistan and New Zealand, thanks to its rapidly improving players, passionate fan base and growing cricket infrastructure. Could Nepal soon join cricket’s top table? 🌏🏆

https://www.sportsmonks.com/icc-sees-a-himalayan-fairytale-in-nepal-remarkable-rise-2/

Nepal Cricket: ICC Backs Next Afghanistan or New Zealand Nepal is emerging as a cricket powerhouse, with the ICC praising its talent, passionate fans and growing infrastructure as it targets.

🏏 India remain in control in Colombo! 🇮🇳

Sri Lanka ended Day 3 at 265/8, still trailing India by 238 runs after India declared at 503/9. Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 85 and Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s 80 offered resistance, but India’s bowlers kept the pressure on. 🌧️🔥

https://www.sportsmonks.com/india-in-charge-in-colombo-despite-dinusha-defiance/

India vs Sri Lanka: India Stay in Control in Colombo Test India maintain control of the Colombo Test as Sri Lanka reach 265/8, trailing by 238 runs after India declared at 503/9.

🏏 Can playing against boys help Pakistan win the Asia Cup? 🇵🇰

Pakistan Women are training against a men’s domestic side ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai, with captain Fatima Sana saying the matches are helping the team handle pressure and prepare for tough situations. Can this strategy finally bring Pakistan their first Asia Cup title? 🏆

https://www.sportsmonks.com/how-uae-blueprint-could-help-pakistan-win-women-asia-cup-in-dubai/

Can Pakistan Win Asia Cup by Playing Against Men? Pakistan are training against a men’s domestic team ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Can the strategy help them win.

🎾 Serena Williams’ US Open comeback ends in the quarterfinals! 🇺🇸 Serena and Carlos Alcaraz impressed fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic 5-4(4), 4-1 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals. A memorable return for the 23-time Grand Slam champion! 👏✨

https://www.sportsmonks.com/williams-alcaraz-exit-us-open-mixed-doubles-monfils-svitolina-advance/

Serena Williams’ US Open Mixed Doubles Comeback Ends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz exit the US Open mixed doubles after losing to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals.

⚽🤝 FULL-TIME: Osasuna 0–0 Levante

Osasuna and Levante shared the points after a goalless draw at El Sadar in La Liga Matchday 2. Despite several chances and some tense moments, neither side could find the breakthrough.

🔴 Osasuna 0–0 Levante 🔵🔴
🏟️ El Sadar, Pamplona
🏆 La Liga 2026/27

🔥 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

🧤 Mathew Ryan was outstanding for Levante, making important saves to deny Osasuna and help secure a clean sheet.

⚡ Osasuna started strongly and created an early chance through Alejandro Catena, while Ante Budimir also threatened the visitors’ goal.

🚫 Levante had a penalty appeal in the first half after Roger Brugué went down inside the area, but play continued.

💪 Both teams pushed for a late winner, but the goalkeepers and defences held firm until the final whistle.

🏁 FT: OSASUNA 0–0 LEVANTE

🤝 Points shared
🧱 Clean sheets for both sides
🧤 Ryan delivers a standout performance
⚽ No goals, but plenty of battle at El Sadar

💬 Who was your Man of the Match?

⚽🔥 FULL-TIME: Valencia 0–1 Real Betis

Real Betis secured an important away victory at Mestalla, edging Valencia 1–0 in a closely fought La Liga encounter.

🦇 Valencia 0–1 Real Betis 💚
⚽ Goal: Pablo García — 83’
🏟️ Venue: Mestalla, Valencia
🏆 La Liga 2026/27

🔥 Match Highlight: After a tense battle with few clear openings, Pablo García broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, delivering the decisive strike that earned Betis all three points.

✅ Huge away win for Real Betis
🧱 Clean sheet secured
⚽ Pablo García the match-winner
🦇 Valencia left frustrated at home

🏁 FT: VALENCIA 0–1 REAL BETIS

💬 Who was your Man of the Match?