French Open order of play on Thursday
:Order of play on the main showcourts on the fifth day of the French Open on Thursday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless specified, prefix number denotes seeding):
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Nine people arrested in Budapest ahead of Europa League final
BUDAPEST : Hungarian police arrested at least nine people on Wednesday as fighting broke out among soccer fans in Budapest before Sevilla faced AS Roma in the Europa League final, the police said on their website.
Belarusian Sabalenka refuses to comment on Ukraine war
PARIS : World number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus refused on Wednesday to comment on the war in Ukraine and her country's involvement as a staging post for Russian troops, when asked specifically to condemn it.
Second seed Sabalenka tames qualifier Shymanovich to advance
PARIS : World number two Aryna Sabalenka fought off a determined challenge from fellow Belarusian Iryna Shymanovich on Wednesday to move into the French Open third round with a 7-5 6-2 victory as she eyes the world number one spot.
Australian Open organisers cut women's field in mixed-gender event
MELBOURNE : The mixed-gender Australian Open will have a reduced women's field and revert to a single-cut format on its return to Sydney this year after the previous event in Melbourne in December drew criticism over its convoluted structure.
Alexa Gray shines for Canada in Volleyball Nations League opening loss to Poland
One match into a fourth Volleyball Nations League season, it is clear Canada's women have plenty of room for improvement. It's also evident head coach Shannon Winzer has a go-to player to fill in for absent offensive force. Kiera Van Ryk.
Barca slim favourites for Champions League but Wolfsburg have history on their side
LONDON : Barcelona will be aiming to clinch their second Women's Champions League title in three years on Saturday, but will be up against a steely VfL Wolfsburg side desperate to get their hands on a trophy they last won in 2014.
French Open: Defending champion Iga Swiatek kicks off 2023 campaign with win over Cristina Bucsa
Iga Swiatek’s quest to defend her French Open title began with a 6-4 6-0 win over Cristina Bucsa. The Polish star started slowly but eventually kicked into gear to beat her opponent in straight sets, booking her place in round two after one hour and 22 minutes.