This past week was a particularly eventful one in the world of sports, with numerous major competitions taking place across the globe. From the men’s and women’s soccer finals to Formula 1 racing in Monaco and the conclusion of the Giro d’Italia cycling race in Rome, there was no shortage of excitement to be found.
One particularly memorable moment was captured by AP photographer Thibault Camus during the French Open tennis match between Slovakian player Rebecca Sramkova and Amanda Anisimova. The image, which showcases Sramkova taking on her opponent with the spectators’ shadows adding to the scene, is sure to be a standout in any sports photography collection.
Meanwhile, another AP photographer, Petr David Josek, expertly captured the brutal punch inflicted on Brady Tkachuk of the United States by Michal Kempny of the Czech Republic during an ice hockey world championship quarterfinal match. The photo is sure to be a highlight reel for fans of the sport.
In basketball, Steven Senne captured a thrilling moment as Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett exuberantly celebrated after making a dunk in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Additionally, AP photographers were present to document Manchester United’s surprising win over city rival Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Atalanta’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League, and Paris Saint-Germain’s farewell to Kylian Mbappé after winning the French Cup final.
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