Serena Williams is celebrating another win, as she’s been named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. The 34-year-old American won four straight grand slam tennis titles for the second time this season, despite battling a string of injuries. The magazine hails her as a ‘global icon’.
Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash
Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday in a match where a replayed point sparked an online backlash.
France come from behind to thrash Belgium
France came from a goal down to beat Belgium 4-1 in their Nations League Group A1 meeting at the Stade de France on Monday, while Italy secured a 3-1 win over Turkey, their third consecutive match without a loss.
Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting ball into crowd
Russian Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd, striking a spectator in the eye.
Pakistan drop Agha as T20 captain, hand Farhan role for Sri Lanka series
Pakistan have dropped Salman Ali Agha as T20 captain and left him out of the squad for this month's Sri Lanka series, while naming squads for the T20 series and ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England.
Alcaraz rallies past Munar into Japan Open final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday, taking a step towards his first singles title after his comeback from a wrist injury.
