Rublev beats Ruud to win Swedish Open
Russian Andrey Rublev beat Norwegian top seed Casper Ruud 7-6(3) 6-0 in the final of the Swedish Open to claim his second claycourt title of the year on Sunday in Bastad.
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Jamaica defy France but Sweden, Netherlands win openers
SYDNEY: Perennial underachievers France were held 0-0 by Jamaica to make a frustrating start to their Women’s World Cup campaign on Sunday, but Sweden and the Netherlands both won by slender margins.
Women's World Cup 2023: Day Four round-up as Jamaica hold France despite Shaw red card
Manchester City's Khadija Shaw was sent off late on as her Jamaica side claimed a first point at the FIFA Women's World Cup on a thrilling day four.
Jamaica hold France with tie while Sweden, Netherlands win World Cup openers
France have never lifted the World Cup despite the strength of their women's domestic league and were defied by a battling Jamaica in the Sydney rain in front of nearly 40,000.
Banyana's 'Breadwinner' Magaia likely to play despite painful exit in World Cup opener
Hildah "Breadwinner" Magaia is likely to be fit for South Africa's second match at the Women's World Cup after fears her tournament had ended in the act of scoring in the loss to Sweden on Sunday.
Sweden Scrape Past South Africa, Dutch Do Enough At Women's World Cup
Sweden were given a scare by South Africa before winning 2-1 at the death at the Women's World Cup on Sunday while 2019 finalists the Netherlands also began their campaign with victory by a single goal. France, who have never lifted the World Cup but are among the favourites in Australia and New Zealand, face Jamaica in Sydney in the last match of the day. The third-ranked Swedes fought back from a goal down and conjured up the winner in the 90th minute through Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt, much to the relief of their fans in miserably wet conditions in Wellington.
Award South Africa next Women’s World Cup to help game become global, says Jordaan
CAPE TOWN : Awarding South Africa the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup will help the game become truly global and prevent African teams falling behind the established powerhouses, the president of the country's FA told Reuters.
Sunday Sport: Kilkenny face Limerick in All-Ireland Hurling final
Kilkenny stand between Limerick and a fourth All-Ireland hurling title in a row this afternoon.