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.
Fritz and De Minaur ease into Wimbledon third round
Taylor Fritz continued his smooth progress at Wimbledon by defeating fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2 6-2 7-5 to make the third round on Thursday and remain on course for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Italian jockey Dettori injured in Newmarket car accident
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb in a car accident near the English racing centre of Newmarket on Wednesday, his company H Talent Management said on Thursday.
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in soccer's global showpiece.
Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time
Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried.
Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16 as they left it late overcome a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.
