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Sabalenka stunned at the Canadian Open, Caitlin Clark suspended for one game, and the Minnesota Lynx clinch a playoff spot - here's everything you need to know this Sunday morning.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open on Saturday night. Ekaterina Alexandrova, ranked 16th, toppled the top seed in a gruelling two-hour, 29-minute contest. Sabalenka's serve was a persistent liability - just 46.2 per cent accuracy and five double faults - and a decisive collapse in the third set, punctuated by a double fault on match point, sealed her fate. Alexandrova advances to the quarter-finals, while Sabalenka must now regroup ahead of next month's US Open title defence.
Iga Swiatek faces a pivotal fortnight as she prepares to defend her Cincinnati Open crown. The Polish star must protect crucial ranking points under the WTA's rolling 52-week system, or risk dropping out of the top 10. Jasmine Paolini has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, losing 650 points in the process, while Elena Rybakina and Sabalenka also have points to defend.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will miss her team's upcoming clash with the New York Liberty after collecting her eighth technical foul of the WNBA season during Saturday's game against the Chicago Sky. The technical came in the third quarter when Clark made contact with a referee. The suspension compounds a difficult spell for Indiana, who also suffered an 86-84 overtime defeat to the Las Vegas Aces in which Clark had 20 points and eight assists but committed eight turnovers and missed crucial free throws.
The Minnesota Lynx clinched their playoff berth with a commanding victory over the Las Vegas Aces, powered by rookie guard Olivia Miles and veteran forward Napheesa Collier. Miles continues to stake a strong claim for both MVP and Rookie of the Year honours, entering conversations normally reserved for established stars. Minnesota hold the best record in the league this season.
Malmö FF and Hammarby face stern Champions League qualifying tests this week. Malmö, entering the competition for the first time, open against Norwegian side Vålerenga, with analyst Hanna Marklund rating the Norwegians as slight favourites. Hammarby begin against Apolonia, with a potential final against Juventus awaiting the winner.
Djurgården have confirmed that captain Therese Åsland will miss time with a foot injury sustained during their Damallsvenskan fixture against Brommapojkarna. No specific return date has been set, with the skipper to undergo a step-by-step rehabilitation programme.
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