US remain top in FIFA rankings before Women's World Cup
Holders United States will head into next month's Women's World Cup as the top-ranked team, with no changes in the top five in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday.
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Haddad Maia takes positives from best Grand Slam run
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia was in good spirits despite her 6-2 7-6(7) semi-final loss to Iga Swiatek at the French Open on Thursday following the best two weeks of her career.
Swiatek's safety net on clay a big confidence booster
PARIS : Iga Swiatek goes into Saturday's French Open final as the overwhelming favourite having won the title twice at Roland Garros and knowing she has a safety net on clay.
French Open: Iga Swiatek 'has a target on her back' says Alize Lim after Pole reaches final at Roland-Garros
Iga Swiatek being pushed will help her, says Alize Lim after the Pole battled past Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the French Open final. Swiatek had a relatively comfortable passage to the last four of Roland-Garros, but was given a proper test by the Brazilian, who could so easily have taken the match into a third set. Ad In the end the world No.
Friends honor deceased loved one by letting him score one final goal at his wake
A soccer fan scored one final goal before he was laid to rest.
Ferrari take first pole in 50 years as Le Mans turns 100
Ferrari swept the front row in qualifying for the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race on Thursday, with the number 50 car taking the Italian marque's first pole at the Sarthe circuit in 50 years.
Swiatek sets up Muchova showdown for French Open crown
PARIS :Defending champion Iga Swiatek was pushed hard by Beatriz Haddad Maia at the French Open on Thursday, but the top seed soaked up the pressure to overcome the Brazilian 6-2 7-6(7) and reach a third final in four years at Roland Garros.
Swiatek feels the heat but ends Haddad Maia's run to reach Paris final
PARIS : Defending champion Iga Swiatek felt the heat as she booked a French Open final spot for the third time in four years with a 6-2 7-6(7) win over Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday.