Recap 2018: Highs and Lows of September
From Naomi Osaka's triumph at the U.S. Open to James Anderson overtaking Glenn McGrath among Test wickets- here's a recap of the highs and lows in sports from September 2018.
Published : Dec 30, 2018 16:56 IST
Highs
- Naomi Osaka announces herself on the big stage as she defeats Serena Williams in the final to lift the US Open.
- India's Arpinder Singh wins triple jump bronze at the IAAF Continental Cup following his gold medal at the Asian games.
- James Anderson becomes the leading wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Tests, surpassing Glenn McGrath's 563 wickets.
- Francesco Molinari creates history by becoming the first European to record five out of five wins at the Ryder Cup as Europe wins the tournament at home.
- Brooks Koepka becomes the first player to win the US Open in back-to-back years since Curtis Strange in 1988-’89.
- The first UEFA Nations League kicks-off.
- Alastair Cook signs off in style, scoring 147 in his final innings and England wins the five-match Test series against India 4-1.
Lows
- Serena Williams' on-court outburst at umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open final overshadows Naomi Osaka's historic win and sparks fresh debates on sexism in the sport.
- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lifts ban on Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) amid widespread criticism, while IAAF maintains its ban on Russian athletes.