Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard for the Australian Open.
The former world No.1 and five-time major champion has been trying to revive her career after an injury-plagued 2019.
The 32-year-old Russian, who won the tournament in 2008, has slipped to 147 in the world rankings.
She was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International earlier this week.
Watkins inspires Villa victory at Bologna while Forest battle to Porto draw
Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Martim Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw at Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ties on Thursday.
Sabalenka withdraws from Stuttgart Open due to injury
Aryna Sabalenka has pulled out of this month's Stuttgart Open due to an injury she sustained following her Miami Open triumph in March, the world number one said on Thursday.
Brazil's Cardoso first bowler to take 9 wickets in a T20 international
Brazil's Laura Cardoso became the first bowler to take nine wickets in a T20 international in men's or women's cricket as her team claimed a 189-run victory over Lesotho at the Kalahari Women's Tournament in Botswana's capital Gaborone on Thursday.
Atletico beat 10-man Barca as PSG defeat Liverpool
Atletico Madrid took a firm grip on their Champions League quarter-final as goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth earned a 2-0 first-leg victory over 10-man Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG claim second place on stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country
Igor Arrieta has ridden to second place on stage 3 for UAE Team Emirates-XRG during a thrilling finale at Itzulia Basque Country,
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