Lando Norris, Mitchell Starc and Hull City: Winners and losers from the weekend in sport
Dubai: There was no shortage of sporting action this weekend, with the Premier League returning alongside major events across tennis, F1, golf and more, providing plenty of standout performances and some big disappointments. Check out the Gulf News’ winners and losers from a packed weekend of sport, as we look at the biggest stars, teams and talking points from the action. Winners Lando Norris:…
This weekend brought a busy schedule of sporting action, featuring the Premier League's return to action along with major events in tennis, F1, golf, and more. The Gulf News compiled a list of winners and losers from the weekend's sporting events.
In Formula 1, Lando Norris emerged as a major winner, clinching a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix victory and securing back-to-back wins. The reigning champion started from pole and battled with championship leader Kimi Antonelli to reclaim the lead and cross the finish line ahead of the Mercedes driver.
On the other hand, Max Verstappen faced a devastating home defeat at the Dutch Grand Prix, crashing out on the opening lap due to a loss of control on the wet track. Verstappen's early exit was particularly painful as it was the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and he received significant support from the home crowd.
In football, Hull City made a stunning return to the Premier League, defeating Manchester United 2-0 in their opening match. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, both set pieces, secured a memorable victory for the newly promoted side. This win marked Hull's first league win over United in 52 years.
On the tennis circuit, Arthur Fils delivered a standout performance in Cincinnati, defeating Frances Tiafoe to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title. The 22-year-old French player rebounded brilliantly after dropping the second set and dominated the final set to become the youngest French Masters 1000 champion, moving up to a career-high No. 11 in the world.
In golf, Wyndham Clark held his nerve to secure the BMW Championship, finishing three shots clear of Rory McIlroy. The American carded an even-par 70 in the final round at Bellerive Country Club, claiming his third PGA Tour victory of the year and earning a $3.6 million prize.
On the women's tennis side, Coco Gauff claimed her second Cincinnati Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4. Gauff's win was a major confidence boost heading into the US Open, making her the first player in the Open Era to win the Cincinnati title twice alongside Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka.
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