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Canadian Open 2022: 'I'm getting closer to the light' - Serena Williams hints at retirement after first win of year

Serena Williams suggested that she may be moving closer to retirement, teasing that there is «light at the end of the tunnel» after winning her first match in 430 days. The 23-time Grand Slam champion secured her first singles win since last year's French Open, surviving a hard-fought first-round encounter with Nuria Parrizas Diaz to take a 6-3 6-4 win in Toronto. Ad On a muggy, overcast day at the Canadian Open., Williams was made to work hard against the battling Spaniard, never quite finding her true best despite redolent glimpses of her power serve and forehand.

Canadian Open 2022 - Rain disrupts opening day in Montreal as Andy Murray's opener against Taylor Fritz postponed

Rain disrupted the opening day of the men's Canadian Open in Montreal, with a four-hour delay forcing the postponement of Andy Murray's match against Taylor Fritz. Inclement weather saw just two points of tennis played across the three courts in Quebec before 4pm local time (9pm BST). Ad Francisco Cerundolo and Karen Khachanov briefly appeared on court between showers, but soon exited at 15-all in their first game.

'Priceless for us' - Bologna says Marko Arnautovic is not for sale despite Manchester United interest

Bologna insist Marko Arnautovic is not for sale despite interest from Manchester United, according to the club's sporting director Marco Di Vaio. Arnautovic has emerged as a surprise transfer target for United over the weekend with United reportedly having a bid in the region of £8m rejected for the 33-year-old on Sunday. Ad The former West Ham and Stoke City forward scored 14 goals in Serie A last season for Bologna after spending three years in China at Shanghai Port where he scored 20 goals in 39 appearances.

Conor Coady joins Everton on a season-long loan, Wolves sign Goncalo Guedes from Valencia

England international Conor Coady has signed for Everton from Wolves on a season-long loan. The Merseyside club have an option to buy the former Wolves captain after the loan. Ad The Liverpool academy graduate will bolster Everton’s backline after Ben Godfrey fractured his leg in their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday which has ruled him out for three months.

Alexis Sanchez: Ex-Arsenal, Man Utd forward has contract terminated by Inter Milan ahead of Marseille move

Alexis Sanchez is set to join Marseille on a free transfer after his Inter Milan contract was terminated on Monday. Inter have announced that they have agreed to cancel his contract which was due to expire next summer. Ad He is reportedly expected to join the Ligue 1 club and sign a two-year contract this weekend.

Canadian Open 2022 - Dominant Simona Halep 'lays down mantle' with thrashing of off-key Donna Vekic

Simona Halep needed little more than an hour to complete a straight-sets thrashing of Donna Vekic at the Canadian Open. Halep, a two-time champion of the event, has been in resurgent form in 2022 and was in excellent form virtually from the off in Toronto. Ad The Romanian, seeded 15th, had break points in every one of her opponent's service games, eventually taking a comfortable 6-0, 6-2 victory.

‘The smile is back!’ – Is Lionel Messi back to best after stellar start to season for Paris Saint-Germain?

Exactly one year ago today (Monday) Lionel Messi bade farewell to Barcelona in an emotional press conference in a scene that many thought was never going to happen. It was a stunning moment in football history, one that no-one really expected to see despite Barcelona’s financial struggles, it became one of the iconic images of 2021. Ad At the time Messi’s destination was uncertain, Manchester City were still circling as well as a few other clubs both in and out of Europe as sporting directors frantically crunched the numbers.

'My worst fears came alive' - Lewis Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale against Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the “disbelief” he felt after being “cheated” out of the 2021 Formula One title. Hamilton looked set to clinch an eighth world title in Abu Dhabi before a controversial decision from race director Michael Masi gave Max Verstappen the chance to pass on the final lap. Ad Masi has since left the role and his decision was called a «human error» by the FIA, F1’s governing body.

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Canadian Open 2022: 'I'm getting closer to the light' - Serena Williams hints at retirement after first win of year

Canadian Open 2022 - Rain disrupts opening day in Montreal as Andy Murray's opener against Taylor Fritz postponed

'Priceless for us' - Bologna says Marko Arnautovic is not for sale despite Manchester United interest

Conor Coady joins Everton on a season-long loan, Wolves sign Goncalo Guedes from Valencia

Alexis Sanchez: Ex-Arsenal, Man Utd forward has contract terminated by Inter Milan ahead of Marseille move

Canadian Open 2022 - Dominant Simona Halep 'lays down mantle' with thrashing of off-key Donna Vekic

‘The smile is back!’ – Is Lionel Messi back to best after stellar start to season for Paris Saint-Germain?

'My worst fears came alive' - Lewis Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale against Max Verstappen