After the highs of reaching the French Open semi-finals earlier this month, Jo Konta was brought back down to earth with a second round exit at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bianca Andreescu has revealed that she received a message from Drake after winning the US Open. 19-year-old Andreescu defeated Serena Williams in the final last weekend.

Downing Street said the two world leaders had a call this afternoon as Mr Trump praised Mr Johnson and they discussed their shared desire for increased trade between the two nations.

The 48-year-old woman, known by her surname Li, was diagnosed yesterday after returning home from London on March 4. Ms Li stayed in the British capital from February 1 to March 4, said Beijing officials.

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to shut down their border.

The God's Plan rapper updated fans while Instagram Live-ing with his dad Dennis Graham on Friday.  Drake is one of the many asymptomatic celebrities who have been able to acquire the tests.

Nigel Farage told the Brexit Party rally in Wales: 'Once Brexit is done, we will take the knife to the pen pushers in Whitehall.' Alliance Party MEP Naomi Long called police to investigate.

Nigel Farage plans to run as MP in Thurrock after failed attempts to enter Parliament - and says he will choose his seat 'late in the day'.Tory strategists fear he is main barrier to a Johnson win in Election.

It surged four per cent in a new YouGov survey of voting intentions. Boris Johnson's Tories were down one per cent at 38 per cent, while Labour had lost two per cent in falling to just 25 per cent.

Judges at the European Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the now-defunct Alliance for Direct Democracy in Europe does not have to repay almost £150,000 in funds it was given in 2016.

The model, 22, was spotted out with her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio in Manhattan, after jetting in from South Carolina following the nuptials.

'Once Upon a Time' won't be shown in China because of its portrayal of Bruce Lee (played by Mike Moh, pictured left) while 'Abominable' is banned in Vietnam because of a map of South China Sea.

Leonardo DiCaprio was seen posing with longtime friend Robert De Niro, 76, during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards held in Beverly Hills. They worked together on the 1993 film This Boy's Life.

The high-octane event was watched on by several celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Tyson's brother Tommy Fury and his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.

The actress broke out opposite Jared Leto on the 90s MTV series My So-Called Life and later starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 motion picture Romeo + Juliet.

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.

Spain’s Diego Costa warned coach Fernando Hierro that Koke would miss his spot-kick against Russia according to Spanish television images.

Diego Costa scored a brace on Wednesday night to drag the match against the Champions League holders to extra-time before Koke and Saul Niguez struck to win the tie for Atletico Madrid.

Salah, who had been so vital in the club's charge to the Champions League final, had his evening cut short in May due to an injury to his shoulder, sustained when Ramos hauled him to the ground.

Simeone reached the milestone with a 4-0 victory over Spanish minnows Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Under Simeone, Atletico have won seven major trophies.

Eden Hazard was back to his brilliant best in his preferred role on the left-wing against Tottenham on Thursday after playing in a false 9 role in recent weeks.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa appeared to be enjoying himself as he relaxed after a training session at the club's Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

It looked as though Chelsea fans were really missing Diego Costa after his performance in Atletico Madrid's win over Juventus on Wednesday. Costa re-signed for Atletico in 2018.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was sent off for dissent during Saturday's defeat by Barcelona after reportedly aiming a vile insult to the referee regarding his mother.

Gerard Pique was pictured having a word in Diego Costa's ear as he walked towards the tunnel, with some suggesting he was trying to wind-up the Spain striker.

Diego Costa has been told by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone that ‘any player who wants to leave, can leave,’ as the controversial striker returned to training.

Diego Costa scored four goals and was later sent off as Real Madrid were beaten 7-3 by city rivals Atletico, leaving Zidane 'hurt' but 'not concerned' at the result.

The Portuguese star underwent X-ray and MRI scans at a local hospital and the club later confirmed that their mega-money summer signing has suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain.

Red Bull Salzburg starlet Erling Braut Haaland entered the record books after converting an 11th-minute penalty in their Champions League draw against Napoli.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is facing at least three months out on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a back problem.

The 31-year-old ignored requests for an interview after the Spanish side had completed a 4-2 victory on aggregate against Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The North Korean mass games are a spectacle of gymnastic synchronisation believed to be the world's 'biggest human performance' held at Rungrado, reportedly the world's biggest stadium.

Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed aside threats of a Christmas surprise from North Korea, joking maybe he would get a 'beautiful vase' from Kim Jong Un instead of a missile test. 

The North Korean man was rushed to hospital after being shot by a Chinese border guard while trying to defect on April 20 where he tested positive for coronavirus, a source has said.

The TV presenter, 60, mocked the technique, which many use to help ease anxieties. ASMR is a feeling of relaxation, characterised by a tingling sensation

The 35-year-old singer went incognito underneath a hooded sweatshirt paired with leggings after a private sweat session with her pet pooches in tow.

She kicked off the week by rubbing shoulders with royalty in London. And Katy took advantage of being in Europe as she jetted over to Prague to visit Orlando , who has been filming there.

Pop superstar Katy Perry will perform at a free concert for Victoria's bushfire-ravaged community.

The emotive speech comes after his ex-wife Katy Perry, 35, announced she was pregnant with her first child on Wednesday with her new music video Never Worn White.

The British comedian, 44, stepped out for a cool beverage in Melbourne on Saturday.

She's the singer who is famous for her million dollar smile. And on Tuesday, Katy Perry gave her fans just that when she stopped to take selfies after The Project.

Katy Perry has fled Australia after spending 24 hours holed up in her Sydney hotel due to a coronavirus scare among staff at her record label.

The 35-year-old singer's paternal grandmother Ann Pearl Hudson, who passed away shortly after Katy announced her pregnancy, will be the inspiration behind her daughter's name.

They are expecting their first child together later this year. And it seems Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are preparing for their arrival as they left Target on Friday with multiple shopping carts.

The failures of the 2017 project appear to have inspired Katy Perry, based on the reflective lyrics of her forthcoming song Smile.