Slovakia's Dominik Hrbaty qualified for the final of the Paris Masters on Saturday after German Tommy Haas retired in their semi-final to drop out of the Masters Cup race.
Germany overcame an early red card to Emre Can and eventually eased to a 3-0 victory away to Estonia on Sunday in a Euro 2020 qualifier to go joint-top of Group C.
The third seeded Indian ace got the better of Hana Sromova in a second round match.
India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51
Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.
A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.
They upset second seeds Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi of Belarus in the quarter-finals.
A resurgent Serena Williams overcame a strong challenge from fellow-American Meghann Shaughnessy, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-4.
While Mahesh Bhupathi and Wesley Moodie were ousted in the second round in Rotterdam
Ivan Ljubicic inspired Davis Cup champions Croatia to an unassailable 3-0 lead over Austria in the World Group first round.
Holders Croatia held a 2-0 lead over Austria after the opening singles in the Davis Cup World Group first round.
The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.
Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the men's 10 m air rifle event at World shooting championships.
England's performances at Euro 2016 so far will leave none of their opponents scared at the prospect of a knockout clash with the country, according to former striker Alan Shearer.
"As it seems now, I'm likely to take over as the team captain from Pilic, who will stay on as my adviser," the 34-year-old told a local newspaper.
India thus remained on top of the medals tally with eight medals, while China is in second with two gold, two silver, one bronze.
The Indian ace lost 6-4, 6-1 to Anastasia Myskina in the first round of the Grand Slam
Figo, 32, opted to take an indefinite break from international football after last year's European championship but reconsidered his decision last month.
Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win the French Open on Saturday and claim her first Grand Sam title. Take a look at the career of the 22-year-old.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is part of a fresh generation of Spain players aiming to make an impact in Euro 2016 qualifying and says he would be happy if he achieves half the success of retired great Xavi.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Wily Czech Radek Stepanek, the oldest player in the men's singles, will take his bag of tricks out on Philippe Chatrier Court against World No 2 Andy Murray as the French Open plays catch-up on Monday.
Indian Davis Cupper Prakash Amritraj beat Jasper Smit of The Netherlands 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinal.
The latest update is on Zomato's fourth acquisition overseas this year.
India's doubles specialist Mahesh Bhupathi also believes that Sania Mirza will break into top ten
NextTable is the ninth acquisition for Zomato in the past year.
The 33-year-old Swiss, ranked 261 in the world after two knee surgeries, served solidly throughout a one-sided contest on the slick centre court, easing past an opponent who struggled to cope with Wawrinka's power.
The SP Concept SUV will be the first of the products to be rolled out from the company's plant in Andhra Pradesh, where it has invested USD 1 billion. The plant will have a capacity of 3 lakh units annually.
Croatian beanpole Ivo Karlovic upset top-seeded compatriot Ivan Ljubicic to reach the quarter-finals of the grasscourt Nottingham Open on Wednesday.
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