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Britain's Katie Boulter earns first top 10 win with victory over error-strewn Karolina Pliskova at Eastbourne

Britain's Katie Boulter earned her first win over a top 10 player with an impressive three set win over 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Karolina Pliskova in the second round of the Eastbourne International. The world number 127 has struggled with a number of injuries in recent seasons, but she looked in great form as she dispatched the Czech, a two-time champion at the tournament, who looked out of sorts when she hit four straight double faults in the third set. Ad/> Pliskova looked to have total control of the match when she took the first set 6-1, but Boulter fought back in the second, first breaking for 5-3, before the Czech got back on terms.

Ireland to face Israel in U21 Euros play-off

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have been drawn to play Israel in the 2023 European U21 Championship qualification play-off at the draw conducted in Nyon this afternoon.

Wimbledon 2022: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri Knocked Out In First Round Qualifying Matches

India's singles players yet again failed to cross the qualifying hurdle at the Grand Slam stage as both Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri exited the Wimbledon championships with first round defeats. Bhambri lost to top seed from Spain Bernabe Zapata Miralles 5-7 1-6 while Ramkumar fell 5-7 4-6 to Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva on Monday night. The 29-year-old Bhambri got off a flying start as he got an early break in the opening set and, at one point, was leading 5-3.

Wimbledon: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri knocked out in first round qualifying matches

Bhambri lost to top seed from Spain Bernabe Zapata Miralles 5-7 1-6 while Ramkumar fell 5-7 4-6 to Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva on Monday night. The 29-year-old Bhambri got off a flying start as he got an early break in the opening set and, at one point, was leading 5-3. However, despite Bhambri being an advantageous position squandered two set points and it was Miralles who took the lead.

Franklin celebrates birthday with World Cup gold in Krakow

Britain's Mallory Franklin was satisfied with a job well done as she celebrated her 28th birthday in style with canoe slalom World Cup gold in Krakow. The Olympic silver medallist, who claimed European gold last month, surged to the top of the podium with a time of 103.31 seconds — 1.17 seconds ahead Marjorie Delassus of France.

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Britain's Katie Boulter earns first top 10 win with victory over error-strewn Karolina Pliskova at Eastbourne

Ireland to face Israel in U21 Euros play-off

Wimbledon 2022: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri Knocked Out In First Round Qualifying Matches

Wimbledon: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri knocked out in first round qualifying matches

Franklin celebrates birthday with World Cup gold in Krakow

Four further medals for Team Ireland at World Cup II in Poznan

England's U17 European Championship winners in 2017 - where are they now?

'Expressed an interest': Spurs eye £17.2m Euro 2020 star who provided 'assist of the tournament'