Kim Birrell saved a match point and defeated Petra Marcinko in three sets as four Australians moved into the US Open second round. Maya Joint and James Duckworth also completed comeback victories in New York.
Australia have left Marnus Labuschagne out of their 17-player ODI squad for tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa. Chief selector George Bailey said the decision does not settle the batter’s place in the Test side.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin in straight sets in his first singles match for 139 days. The defending US Open champion is returning from a wrist injury.
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after scoring 125 goals in 207 appearances for Argentina. The 39-year-old leaves after a career that included the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.
Manchester City have completed the signing of 22-year-old wide forward Allan Elias from Palmeiras for an initial £32.1 million. The deal makes him City's third major acquisition of the transfer window.
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career after 207 appearances and 125 goals. The 39-year-old leaves international football as a World Cup winner and his country's record appearance-maker and scorer.
