Medvedev suffers shock first-round Wimbledon exit

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After falling into the shock of the first-round at Wimbledon, two-time semi-finalist Daniil Medvedev reacted with his frustration on his racquet.

The Russian world number nine slammed his racquets against his chair and bag before falling to the 64th-ranked Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-2.

In seven Wimbledon appearances, Medvedev, who has reached the last four in the previous two, has failed to advance to the second round.

For Bonzi, 29, who has reached the second round of Wimbledon with his best result, it was his first victory over a top-10 ranked opponent.

Medvedev once said, “It’s] tough, I mean, sad. I thought my performance wasn’t that bad. There are many things I could do better, in my opinion.

Medvedev won the US Open before moving on to the next level, where he also won five other major titles.

Although the 29-year-old is regarded as a hard-court specialist, his recent Wimbledon victories gave him hope that his first- and second-round exits from the Australian Open and French Open, respectively, would improve.

However, Bonzi won crucial tie-breaks in the first and third sets before claiming victory in a stunning four-set victory after three and a half hours and seven minutes.

Next up will be Australian Jordan Thompson and Bonzi, whose unexpected victory snapped Bonzi’s six-game Tour-level losing streak on grass.

“This is special for me today,” I said. It’s my first slam victory among the top 10, and it’s always special. Bonzi remarked, “I adore this place.

Daniil is a fantastic player. Although I was aware that it would be a difficult match, I always think it was better to play those players in the opening round.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, 26, retired with an injury after falling two sets behind French No. 113 Valentin Royer.

Later, Tsitsipas explained that a long-standing back issue was to blame.

If you can’t rotate, then you can’t play tennis, Tsitsipas said.

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Noel Gallagher’s hilarious Meg Mathews jibe to daughter that broke Oasis reunion news

After reportedly assisting the brothers in reaching peace, Noel Gallagher had a very different way of telling daughter Anais the big news about Oasis’ reunion.

Noel Gallagher and his wife Meg Mathews separated nine months after the birth of their daughter Anais(Image: Mirrorpix)

The Oasis reunion was so top secret that up until the final days only eight people knew it was happening.

Noel and Liam Gallagher were so keen to keep the comeback a secret they kept members of their own family out of the loop. Those who did know are thought to have to signed NDA contracts forbidding them from telling anyone.

Brian Cannon, who created the album cover for Definitely Maybe, Oasis’ debut album, and other pieces of artwork for them, was not one of those people at first. However, he continued, “Despite what everyone thought, I didn’t know it was happening.” I was surprised by the situation just as much as everyone else.

Because I allegedly packaged Definitely Maybe again last year, and I was with Noel in his studio the day of the reunion, and he responded, “I’m f***ing sick of it!” His exact words were used. However, Noel told me that only eight people knew about it up until the very end, and something obviously changed his mind.

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Brian Cannon, the man who created the cover for Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe has opened up on the reunion (Image: Manchester Evening News)

Not even his daughter, he said. He said to me, “Anais, I rang him,” I mean. She was there, did Blossoms play it, or something else? And she asks him, “Dad, Dad, what’s this announcement?”

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He replied, “Are you sitting down, please?” And she said, “Yes!” He says, “Me and your Mam are getting back together!” She even knew about it, so she was unaware. So, I was taken by surprise.

Noel’s joke about getting back together with his ex-wife Meg Mathews was obviously off the top, but it also shows how secretive he was. Some reports claim that Anais played a key role in Noel’s subsequent exchange with his brother Liam, but she wasn’t on the tour.

Noel Gallagher
Anais reportedly played a significant role in the brothers’ union.

Later, band members Andy Bell and Gem Archer learned more. Debbie Gwyther, Liam’s partner and manager, will have been one of the eight presenters and will be a key member of the reunion tour, which begins in Cardiff on Friday.

There hasn’t been anything like it in rock and roll history, Brian said on the Oasis podcast. There is no comparison because The Beatles never reunited, which is what you could have imagined.

“Stone Roses is obviously a big deal, but they’re not… Although I’m a huge Roses fan, it’s not the phenomenon Oasis were or are, so it’s truly unprecedented. That word is frequently used, but this is unprecedented.

Oasis announced on Monday that they would play at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday at 8.15pm and will play there for more than two hours, with a 10.30pm curfew in place. Richard Ashcroft, a former frontman of The Verve, and Liverpool band Cast serve as the supporting acts.

A number of homecoming shows will be played at Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium in their native Manchester before the curtain-raiser. The tour then includes dates to Chicago, Mexico, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, and Sao Paulo before moving on to Dublin and Edinburgh.

But if you missed out on getting Oasis tickets the first time round, there will be another chance to nab one – as the band confirmed this week that more tickets will be released very soon – just ahead of the Gallagher brothers hitting the road.

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Dalori Assumes Office As APC Acting National Chair, Pledges Inclusiveness

Ali Bukar Dalori, the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) Acting National Chairman, assured party members on Monday that he would follow his new mission with openness, purpose, and transparency.

When Dalori first took office, he addressed members of the party’s National Working Committee in Abuja, thanking them for their continued support and loyalty. He also stated that he was ready to work with members as partners in the effort to uphold the party’s unity, discipline, and direction.

The acting acting national chairman urged NEC members to keep an eye on the bigger picture, ensuring the country’s citizens’ best governance, fostering democracy within the party structures, and making future decisions ascertain and determined.

He added that party loyal members must begin now to strengthen the party’s internal processes, reconnect with its grassroots, and reenergize its structures at all levels as they prepare for the 2027 general elections.

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Following Abdullahi Ganduje’s resignation as the party’s national chairman, Dalori, who served as the APC’s deputy national chairman (North), took over as its acting chairman.

Following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu from the North-Central zone, Ganduje, took over the party’s leadership in August 2023.

APC governors unanimously approved of Ganduje’s resignation, according to a statement released on Saturday, under the direction of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF).

Katy Perry ‘unintentionally isolated’ as she skips Jeff Bezos wedding amid split

Orlando Bloom was present at Bezos’ wedding, but Katy Perry was not. Now, a relationship expert shares the best ways to deal with losing friends following a breakup.

Katy Perry was absent from Jeff Bezos’ wedding(Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

All eyes were on Venice last weekend as former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tied the knot with former journalist Lauren Sanchez (now Lauren Bezos) in front of a star-studded guest list. However, there was one absence that was particularly noted.

Pop singer Katy Perry was not among the famous faces decorating the aisle – despite having recently gone into space with Lauren on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket. Although Katy was performing her Lifetimes Tour in Australia that weekend, her absence still caused speculation – especially seeing Orlando Bloom was in attendance after the pair’s alleged split.

One of the most talked-about romances in pop culture was between Katy and Orlando. After a mutually beneficial exchange at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016, the pair quickly struck up a relationship, which became official in May 2016. However, the relationship stumbled after the pair abruptly ended their relationship in 2017.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom began dating in 2016
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom began dating in 2016(Image: Getty Images)

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Then, on Valentine’s Day, they got engaged, and Katy confirmed that she was pregnant with Orlando’s child a year later. Before Covid struck, the pair were forced to postpone their wedding in Japan until they were wed. They gave birth to their first daughter in the summer of 2020.

However, five years on and the pair are allegedly no longer together after a decade of dating. A source told US Weekly : “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable.” Their last sighting together was March 2025 at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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New bride Lauren mentioned how much she missed Katy on social media. Under a series of Instagram pictures posted by Katy’s account on June 27 showcasing highlights from her Australia tour, Lauren commented: “We miss you Katy.”

Lauren Sanchez, Kerianne Flynn, Amanda Nguyen, Katy Perry, Gayle King and Aisha Bowe
Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry were part of the Blue Origin space mission(Image: Blue Origin)

Of course, it’s still unclear whether Katy’s absence from the nuptials resulted from Orlando’s presence. However, it still has people talking about it on the internet: How do you cope with a breakup?

These relationship fractures can become even more glaringly obvious after a wedding, but they can still arise when planning group hangouts or dinner parties. In the wake of a messy breakup, the majority of us have made the painfully awkward choice between inviting two friends.

Hope Flynn is a relationship expert and the founder of So What? She reassures people that feeling hurt and conflicted is completely normal: “Losing friends after a breakup is more common than people realise and it can come as an unexpected second wave of grief.

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Friends may feel uneasy about how to adjust after sharing a social circle with your ex, and some may distance themselves from it unintentionally.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that a friend’s absence is not always malicious, regardless of how hurtful it may be. Hope continues, “Hope adds:” Often, people find it difficult to come out during these emotional transitions, which can make one of the partners feel isolated.

“That being said, this time frequently reveals which friendships have true connections and care. Some relationships may fade peacefully, but others will deepen, giving people new insight.

Additionally, it might provide you with much-needed downtime. Hope goes on to say, “It’s also a chance to reconnect with yourself outside of the relationship and to begin building a network of friends that’s a reflection of who you are now, not just who you were as a couple.”

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Kompany Praises Bayern’s Constant Threat After Flamengo Win

Despite the ebbs and flows of their 4-2 Club World Cup victory over Flamengo on Sunday, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s unwavering attacking threat.

The Germans once again had a two-goal lead at 3-1, but the Brazilian club managed to keep the game alive on both occasions.

Former Manchester City captain Kompany was particularly impressed with how his team kept staying in the game despite his team’s resilience.

We always stay dangerous, he said to reporters, “I think that’s the key part of the game for me, which always remains a key part of the game.”

“Whether we were defending or whether we had the ball was irrelevant. If we could control the ball, we would always be dangerous. But he continued, “we were always on the counter in the situations where we appeared to be a team that could score at any time.”

“I believed we maintained our composure until we scored the goals just to relieve some pressure,” he said. The fans are a significant component of the game when these teams play. Similar to Boca, the two games are. For us, they play away games. And we must adapt and find a winning strategy, he said.

Kompany argued that a game’s ability to regain control of its momentum when an opponent is growing stronger is difficult to teach.

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It’s actually the hardest thing to coach, to put it mildly. I’ve also played professionally. You take responsibility at this time. No matter how talented your coach is, you must do it.

The key is to remain calm, they say. The players did it, as did the experience, but it’s also something we discuss.

“We can’t lose the game in five minutes because we had a bad period” or because we thought it was a ridiculous penalty,” we said.

Filipe Luis, the coach of the Flamengos, acknowledged that Bayern had no plans for his team.

“They put a lot of pressure on you,” they said. Eight or ten players are rushing at you. He claimed that they deserved to win.

Our plan did succeed because we applied pressure and created chances for goals, but they were better than us because we are playing against the elite, he said.

Luis again inquired about the quality disparity between the top European clubs and South American clubs, noting that the players’ transfer costs were a significant factor.

The best player in the world would have been Vinicius Jr. if he had not left for Real Madrid. They (South American players) are affluent in the elite, which is where they are. They are high-quality teams, he said, and if we had won today and the tournament, it would not change that fact.