Elena Rybakina said she struggled to walk without pain before the US Open and spent a week off court. She went on to win her third major title and secure the world number one ranking.
Nottingham Forest won 2-1 at Aston Villa through a late Igor Jesus goal. Unai Emery criticised a refereeing decision but accepted responsibility for Villa’s second-half performance.
Joe Root says England have clearer expectations after a turbulent summer. New Test coach Stephen Fleming is due to meet the captain and interim coach Marcus Trescothick after the Pakistan series sweep.
Elena Rybakina won her third Grand Slam title with a three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka after a foot injury disrupted her preparations. She will become world number one on Monday.
Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the US Open after an injury-disrupted buildup. She will take over as world number one on Monday.
England scored seven second-half tries to defeat Australia 48-15 in Salford, extending their record winning streak to 39 matches after trailing at the interval.
