ATP roundup: Top two seeds move forward in Estoril
No. 1 seed Casper Ruud of Norway and No. 2 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland both reached the semifinals of the Millennium Estoril Open with victories Friday in Portugal.
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Ireland lose to France in opening Euro 2025 qualifier
France beat the Republic of Ireland in their opening match of the Women’s Euro qualifier in Metz.
We'll be 'ready to go against England' says Brosnan after narrow France defeat
Courtney Brosnan put in an impressive player of the match performance, however, she still ended up on the losing side as Ireland went down 1-0 in France.
Ireland fall to narrow loss against high-quality France
The Republic of Ireland were typically honest and committed at Stade Saint Symphorien, but those qualities were not enough to stop a supreme France earning a deserved, and in truth comfortable, 1-0 win in the Euro 2025 qualifier.
Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Monte Carlo Masters Comeback
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. "Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me," said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up.
Team news: Patten makes debut in Metz showdown
Anna Patten will make her Republic of Ireland debut against France in tonight's Euro 2025 qualifier at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
Eight Irish named on Six Nation team, as Bundee Aki misses out on top award
Ireland lead the way with eight players named on the official Six Nations team of the championship, with Bundee Aki losing out to Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello in the player of the tournament category.
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland squad after two-year exile
Cliodhna Moloney has been recalled to the Ireland squad for the first time since November 2021.