Karolina Pliskova heads into the second round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after a straight-sets win over Ysaline Bonaventure
Pliskova had been scheduled to face two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza, but the Spaniard withdrew earlier in the day, citing "personal reasons".
She will face Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina for a place in the quarter-finals.
Zidane primed to unleash France attacking firepower
Zinedine Zidane will take charge of France with the weight of history behind him and one of world football's most gifted squads in front of him, as the 1998 World Cup hero returns to the national team tasked with turning recent near-misses into trophies.
Sabalenka, Djokovic headline US Open mixed doubles field
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial entry list for this year's US Open mixed doubles championship, organisers said on Monday, as the revamped event returns for a second edition.
Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.
All-rounder Greaves sets test record with five wicket maidens in a row
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made test cricket history on Monday by becoming the first bowler in the recorded era to take wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening test against Pakistan in Tarouba.
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