Kazuma Okamoto shines for Blue Jays as Sabalenka reaches US Open quarter-finals

In Major League Baseball, Kazuma Okamoto delivered a standout performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, recording four hits and two RBIs, including a decisive RBI single against Kenley Jansen. This performance helped the Blue Jays secure a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, marking their fourth consecutive win and bringing their record to 72-71, the first time they have held a winning record since April.

However, the momentum shifted in the following game as the Blue Jays fell 6-1 to the Royals. Okamoto went hitless in four at-bats during this matchup, ending the team's winning streak and returning their winning record to zero.

In tennis, world number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open quarter-finals. She defeated American Taylor Townsend in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, maintaining her pursuit of a third consecutive US Open title.