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Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki was far from smiling in her intense Wimbledon match against Russian Ekaterina Makarova. Source: AFP
Wozniacki stunned in Wimbledon boilover
Just three days into Wimbledon and the upsets are reaching double figures.
On a day when rain prematurely halted play across the hallowed grounds of the All England Club, world No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki was the biggest star to have her dreams turn into a soggy nightmare.
The second-seed went down in a thrilling but error-ridden second round contest against Ekaterina Makarova — the reigning Wimbledon doubles champion.
Makarova won 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, as Wozniacki collapsed in the final set after leading 5-1.
Away from the show courts on Day 3 at #Wimbledon, there was a sprinkling of Monfils magic ✨ pic.twitter.com/qKRkeUbrGK — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 4 July 2018
Williams sisters progress, Federer coasts
Roger Federer hardly raised a bead of sweat as he overcame Lukas Lacko 6-4, 6-4, 6-1.
As the match wore on, Federer won 35 unanswered points on his serve, showing just how dominant the Swiss maestro was in a crisp display.
Serena Williams was similarly untouchable in a straight-sets victory over qualifier Viktoriya Tomova, winning 6-1, 6-4.
Elder sister Venus was forced to work much harder against Romanian qualifier Alexandra Dulgheru, but showed her elite mindset in the final two sets to barnstorm home 4-6, 6-0, 6-1.
Valentine Holmes is sought after by the North Queensland Cowboys. Source: Getty Images
‘Over my dead body’: Sharks say Holmes is going nowhere
North Queensland are keen on Valentine Holmes, but his contract doesn’t expire until the end of 2019. Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has responded to speculation the flyer could leave the club sooner rather than later.
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The Zimbabwe rugby team spent a night sleeping on the streets of Tunisia. Source: Twitter
‘Disgraceful’: Test rugby team forced to sleep on the street
Rugby Africa and the Tunisia Rugby Union have apologised to Zimbabwe after their players slept on the street following problems with their accommodation before a World Cup qualifier at the weekend.
Zimbabwe’s players have also not been paid their meal allowances on their Tunisian trip, leaving their South African coach Peter de Villiers to fund their food and drink out of his own pocket.
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Could Bryce Cartwright be heading to the Sea Eagles? Source: Getty Images
Cartwright linked with move to rival NRL club
Bryce Cartwright’s days in a Gold Coast jersey appear numbered, with reports linking him with a move back to Sydney from 2019.
Channel 7 reports Manly are hopeful of snaring the struggling backrower and believe they can help him recapture the form which once led to him being touted as a State of Origin player.
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Damien Cook is about to earn a whole heap more money. Source: AAP
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook set for contract upgrade
Damien Cook is set to be rewarded for his blistering form with a contract upgrade at South Sydney, according to Fox Sports chief NRL reporter James Hooper.
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