Paul was ruled out due to an injury in his left ankle and will remain in Antigua to continue his rehabilitation.
Sunday's final promises a fitting climax to a soggy Championships, especially if it scales anywhere near the dizzy heights of last year's classic won by Alcaraz in five sets.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.
To pass that time, some candidates preferred to stay with the party workers, others decided to take some rest after the heat and dust of electioneering, while some others took timeout to meet parents before the results were announced.
Sabalenka, who was set to face American Emina Bektas, was replaced in the draw by Russian Erika Andreeva, while fellow Belarusian Azarenka's spot was taken up by another lucky loser in Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.
The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.
'Don't bend your elbow' - Steyn gets bowling tips in New York
The British duo squandered two match points in a nerve-jangling second set tiebreak and looked to be heading out as the Belgians moved ahead in the third set, leading 9-7.
NADA's Anti Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP), headed by Justice R V Easwar, set aside the Anti Doping Disciplinary Panel's (ADDP) verdict of four-year suspension after the athlete approached the appeals panel.
Carlos Alcaraz ended the Italian's winning streak this season at 16 matches.
The petition was filed against the order of the high court upholding the revocation of the nod to hold the prayer meet.
'And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a goooooood night!'
Plabita wants to holiday... Hina returns to Goa...Kushboo says goodbye...
A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.
Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.