Ash Barty took less than an hour to defeat Alison Van Uytvanck at Wimbledon on Thursday and addressed a snub from Serena Williams made earlier during a press conference.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: There will be no meeting of the Murrays in the men's doubles this year after Jamie's new partnership with Neal Skupski hit an early bump in the road.

The American made light work of her Spanish opponent to reach the quarter-finals on Tuesday, progressing with a 6-2, 6-2 victory on Court One. She will now play fellow American Alison Riske.

The British No 1 insisted she would not have changed a thing as she missed out on a Wimbledon semi-final against Serena Williams by losing 7-6, 6-1 to world No 54 Barbora Strycova.

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams takes on Simona Halep in the women's singles final today. Sportsmail's Jordan Seward will provide live coverage of the Williams vs Halep's final clash.

JOHN LLOYD - ANALYSIS: The Djokovic serve is underrated. I can remember when he was having some injury problems and tried to tinker with it.

She produced one of the great final performances at the All England Club, committing three unforced errors in a 6-2, 6-2 win over Serena Williams that she described as the best match of her life.

When Queenslander Ash Barty won her first grand slam tennis title at the French Open in June she celebrated by going out for beer and steak. 

The 78-year-old was at the fundraiser at billionaire Ronald Perelman's home Saturday night, main. Guests said he was joined by Dana Blumberg, inset, after splitting with Ricki Lander.

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard, 25, shared a snap hugging fellow Canadian player Bianca Andreescu, 19, after she was beat out of the Canadian Open on Tuesday.

Ashleigh Barty is poised to crown her phenomenal season by becoming the first Australian woman to ever top the year-ending tennis rankings.

The world No 6 said in a video posted Thursday on Twitter that 'Darren will be back by my side next season' and that she 'can't wait to finish what we started.'

French Open champion Barty, who had been beaten twice by Kvitova in Australia earlier this year, fired nine aces and converted three of six break points to win the encounter.

Japan's Naomi Osaka fought back from a set down to beat Australian world number one Ash Barty 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the final of the China Open in Beijing on Sunday.

British Fed Cup star Katie Boulter looks finally ready to resume her career after nearly six months spent battling injury.

The American, who became the youngest player to reach a WTA final since Czech Nicole Vaidisova in 2004, overcame 2017 French Open champion 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the final.

The touching moment where Coco Gauff's father delivers a rousing courtside speech moments before her maiden WTA title has been revealed.

MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: The Barcelona superstar hit back on Twitter after Belgium's former French Open semi-finalist Filip Dewulf, now a journalist, posted a picture of a largely empty stadium.

Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone has been given the all clear following a 'tough battle' with cancer, the 39-year-old Italian has said.

Ashleigh Barty's coach can pinpoint the moment when the Australian morphed from good to a great.

The 53-year-old announced the news on his official Twitter account, writing: 'We've been on full quarantine, our entire house now, for well over two weeks.'

The Canadian sounded a positive note at the end of what he freely admits has been 'the most challenging month in my 35 year career in sport', with further cancellations also coming on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: Like many successful tennis players, Kevin Krawietz is used to receiving decent customer service.

The Tour de France and French Open have come under doubt after ministers stated they would only be held if fans can attend. Events in France gathering 5,000 people have been banned until September

Atletico Madrid will need to overcome the absence of Diego Costa in the decisive Copa del Rey match against Sevilla on Tuesday. He suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Diego Costa showed no frustration or petulance as he trained with his Atletico Madrid team-mates in the knowledge that he has been left out of Sunday's squad to face Las Palmas.

The 29-year-old certainly would not have expected to be reunited with cold conditions when he penned a deal to move from Chelsea to Atletico back in September.

CRAIG HOPE: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is on his way out of Stamford Bridge and the only question which remains is exactly when he will leave. We trace the key events that led to his demise.

Atletico Madrid continue to chase La Liga leaders Barcelona after putting in a solid all-round performance to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

Costa, unimpressed that he was not awarded a penalty in the first half of Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, claimed there was a conspiracy against him when speaking to media after the game.

PETE JENSON: If La Liga had started when Diego Costa played his first league game this season, then Atletico Madrid would be top and heading for the title.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Career goal number 600 for Lionel Messi, it was special, it broke another record and it probably won the league for Barcelona.

The pair traded barbs during Costa's stand-off, in which he accused the club of treating him like a 'criminal', before he compelted his return to Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea's season may not have stopped with the defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday night, but it is now chugging along in first gear, with the engine making some rattling noises.

Diego Costa, David de Gea and their Spanish team-mates were put through their paces by Julen Lopetegui as they trained at the national centre in Madrid on Tuesday.

The striker went AWOL last summer after a major row with Antonio Conte and lost his place as a consequence. 'It is very clear that it was not my fault that I was in Brazil,' the striker said.

If you are having withdrawal symptoms from the Premier League then have no fear as the world's best stars will be in action over the weekend. Here, Sportsmail runs through the best match-ups.

Diego Costa, Isco and Sergio Ramos, who returned to the squad following the birth of his third child, were among the Spain stars pictured being put through their paces on Monday.

Spain's star-studded squad, including Chelsea left back Alonso, trained at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday morning ahead of their clash with Argentina later in the day.

Argentina should thank their lucky stars they have a player like Lionel Messi in their squad, claims Diego Costa. The Barcelona star was forced to watch Spain's thumping win from the stands.

SPECIAL REPORT BY KIERAN GILL: Antonio Conte is on his way out, and someone in danger of being remembered more for rowing with Jose Mourinho than for his brilliant debut season.

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: His last was against Brighton on Boxing Day – a header after a peach of a ball from Cesar Azpilicueta put the goal on a plate for him at Stamford Bridge.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has praised Diego Costa's performance against Sporting Lisbon as they won 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

It’s Zidane against Simeone, Costa against Ramos, and Bale against the Bernabeu. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid will not decide the Spanish title this year but there is still plenty resting on game.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lock horns at the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon with plenty of local pride at stake. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for all the action as it unfolds.

Arsenal have been given a huge boost ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid as Diego Costa is 'unlikely' to play. The deadly striker has been in sensational form.

Diego Costa will be back to torment Arsene Wenger this week in Europe, three years after he last left his mark on the Arsenal manager in the Premier League.

Atletico Madrid's players have touched down in London ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash against Arsenal... with Costa and Torres returning to the city they once called home.

Diego Simeone has warned Arsenal that Diego Costa is coming to get them with the Atletico Madrid striker desperate to make them ‘suffer’ in Thursday night's Europa League semi-final.

PETE JENSON: It’s no wonder Diego Costa wants to risk everything to run out at the Emirates on Thursday. The dark lord of Diego Simeone's side has fond memories of tormenting Arsenal.