If you thought sports had become predictable, this week proved otherwise. From a legendary tennis comeback ending early, to one of football's biggest World Cup upsets, to the exit of LeBron James from the LA Lakers, fans around the world have had plenty to talk about.

Here are the week's biggest surprises and a few facts you can use to impress your friends or ace our matching trivia quiz.

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Serena Williams' Wimbledon Comeback Ends in Round One

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At 44 years old, Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for her first Grand Slam singles appearance in four years after receiving a wildcard entry. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion admitted before the tournament that she wasn't even sure she should return, but couldn't resist one more chance to compete on Centre Court.

Her comeback ended in the opening round with a hard-fought three-set loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3. Later on, her doubles match with her sister, Venus, also ended in disappointment. Although the result wasn't the fairy-tale ending many hoped for, Williams once again reminded the sporting world why she remains one of tennis' greatest champions.

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Trivia Facts

• Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era
• She captured 7 Wimbledon singles championships
• She received a wildcard entry into Wimbledon 2026
• Her first-round opponent, Maya Joint, is from Australia and is 20 years old
• Williams had not played a Grand Slam singles match in four years before this tournament

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Germany Crashes Out of the World Cup

Every World Cup produces at least one unforgettable upset, and this year it came courtesy of Paraguay.

Germany, four-time World Cup champions and one of the tournament favourites, was held to a 1-1 draw before Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4-3 to eliminate them in the Round of 32.

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For Paraguay, it ranks among the greatest victories in the nation's football history. While Paraguay has qualified for numerous World Cups and reached the quarter-finals in 2010, they have never been considered part of football's traditional elite alongside Germany, Brazil, and Argentina.

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Trivia Facts

• Germany has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times.
• Paraguay's best previous World Cup finish was the 2010 quarter-finals.
• The match finished 1-1 before penalties.
• Paraguay won the shootout 4-3.
• Germany entered the tournament as one of the favourites.

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LeBron James Dominates Headlines Again

Few athletes generate more headlines than NBA's LeBron James. This week, speculation exploded across social media about whether he might leave the Los Angeles Lakers, and then it was confirmed.

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Trivia Facts

• LeBron James is a 4-time NBA champion
• He became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 2023
• He has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers
• He entered the NBA as the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2003
• He has made it official, LeBron is moving on

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One Week. Three Huge Headlines

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Sports fans love the unexpected, and this week certainly delivered. A legendary champion returned to Wimbledon, one of football's giants was knocked out of the World Cup, and the NBA's biggest star once again became the centre of attention.

If there's one thing we've learned, it's that no matter how much we think we know, sports always finds a way to surprise us.

That’s why we’re hooked on it.

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