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Graeme Dott has been found guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour toward a girl and a boy, with sentencing set for September. World Snooker has revoked his membership and he faces removal from Hall of Fame.
Sinner has announced he will not play in the Beijing China Open this year due to a knee injury. He has not played since Wimbledon, and he is not ready to compete yet. Djokovic is set to headline the event while Sinner plans a return next year.
Japan hosts a delayed, chaotic Asian Games with logistical issues shadowing standout performances. China leads in diving and tennis through young stars like Yu Zidi and Wang Xiyu; Japan and other nations show flashes of talent while organisers face criticism over accommodation and transport.
Wu Yize has won the Shenzhen Open final, defeating Yuan Sijun to become world No. 2 and extend China’s hold on the top rankings. He overcame Yuan after building a lead in the evening session, with breaks including 74 and 62 as he secured the title and £177,000. Yuan climbs to around 16-26 in the rankings.
Jannik Sinner has announced a course of treatment for inflammation in his knee, following his Wimbledon title. He will miss the remainder of the 2026 season as he prioritises long-term health, with Beijing and Shanghai’s outcomes shaping the race for world No. 1 as Alex Zverev closes in.
Djokovic leads Medvedev in the Beijing semifinal final stages after Medvedev is disqualified for hitting a ball into the stands, injuring a spectator. Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur in the final; Hurkacz retires in the other semi. Djokovic’s perfect China Open record remains intact.
Gauff has halted a Beijing match to challenge flickering LED boards, went on to win, and has addressed racist abuse she received online. She defended following the rules and praised Sun Xinran, who advanced in the tournament.
The U.N. human rights office has labeled racist and sexist abuse directed at Gauff as appalling. High Commissioner Türk has issued a post condemning the online vitriol, noting that Black female athletes face targeted abuse after a China Open controversy.