Rafael Nadal's elaborate pre-serve routine will be put to the ultimate test at next week's U.S. Open when a countdown clock makes its Grand Slam debut to help speed up play.
American men have failed to emulate the glory of their female compatriots at the U.S. Open in recent years and appear to have little hope of ending a 15-year drought at Flushing Meadows since Andy Roddick's 2003 win.
The U.S. Open turns 50 this year and rather than easing towards old age, it will celebrate the landmark birthday by unveiling a $600 million (470.48 million pounds) facelift.
Unfancied Watford continued their great start to the Premier League season with a third successive win when they beat visiting Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday.
Everton defender Michael Keane will be out for up to four weeks after suffering a hairline fracture of the skull in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
Chinese ride-hailing firm DiDi Chuxing has suspended its carpool service after the arrest of a driver who allegedly raped and killed a female passenger.
Wonga, the payday lender which was once one of Britain's fastest-growing consumer finance companies, is on the brink of collapse this weekend following a deluge of customer compensation claims.