Maroons dump DCE, French Open epic, Aussie world champion

Maroons coach Billy Slater says dropping skipper Daly Cherry-Evans for Origin II was tough, with Tom Dearden named at halfback. A new captain is yet to be announced. Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to win a second straight French Open title, beating Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic, the longest final in tournament history at 5 hours, 29 minutes. Aussie boxing champ Jai Opetaia remains unbeaten at 28-0, defending his IBF and Ring titles with a fifth-round stoppage of Claudio Squeo. 7NEWS Sport Headlines with Nick Markham for June 09, 2025. For more sports news, head to www.7news.com.au/sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.