Soccer-Brazil extend lead in world rankings, Spain drop below Italy
(Reuters) - In the last change to the FIFA World Rankings before the World Cup starts next month, Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain dropped below Italy.
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Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires
The world number one was leading 7-5, 2-2 in a tight encounter when the Australian quit, shortly after clutching her knee in pain. "It was a great match and it's unfortunate that something happened -- I hope she's going to recover quickly," said Swiatek.
Tunisian star Jabeur eases into second round at home in Monastir
MONASTIR, TUNISIA: Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur eased into the second round of her home tournament at Monastir on Tuesday with a straight sets win over American Ann Li.
Ons Jabeur beats Ann Li to progress at Jasmin Open, Emma Raducanu loses to Daria Kasatkina in Ostrava
Top seed and home favourite Ons Jabeur is safely through to the second round of the Jasmin Open in Tunisia following a straight-sets victory over American Ann Li. Jabeur wasn’t at her best despite requiring less than an hour to down her 22-year-old opponent 6-2 6-3. Ad “It’s a great start,” Jabeur said afterwards.
Ukraine to join Spain-Portgual 2030 World Cup bid: report
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Manchester United’s stance on Hannibal Mejbri development amid Birmingham loan
Manchester United have told Hannibal Mejbri that they see him as “one for the future” and that he was sent out on loan to Birmingham to gain more match experience.
Iga Swiatek Maintains Healthy Lead Atop WTA Rankings
Pole Iga Swiatek retained her comfortable advantage as world number one as Anett Kontaveit moved to third thanks to a runners-up finish last weekend, the WTA announced on Monday. US Open champion Swiatek, 21, will feature for the first time since this month's Grand Slam win at Flushing Meadows by playing at Ostrava this week. Swiatek has also clinched the French Open this year and still has almost double the points as Tunisian Ons Jabeur, who she beat in the final in New York, in second.
Iga Swiatek maintains healthy lead atop WTA rankings
US Open champion Swiatek, 21, will feature for the first time since this month's Grand Slam win at Flushing Meadows by playing at Ostrava this week. Swiatek has also clinched the French Open this year and still has almost double the points as Tunisian Ons Jabeur, who she beat in the final in New York, in second. Estonian Kontaveit switches positions with Spaniard Paula Badosa despite losing Sunday's Tallinn Open final.