Across 7 stories in the last 7 days. Consensus facts are claims corroborated across multiple sources; disputed claims reflect source disagreements.
Andrew Abdo, currently NRL chief executive, will become CEO of Tennis Australia on August 3. Craig Tiley, who has led the organization since 2013 and directed the Australian Open for 20 years, will move to head the United States Tennis Association. Both executives are South African-born and held a joint press conference in Melbourne.
Coco Gauff, the defending champion, was defeated by Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6(7-1), 6-4 in the French Open third round after two hours and 37 minutes [ABC Australia]. World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced while top players Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic had already exited. Post-match comments from both players focused on point execution and competitiveness.
Pakistan chased down Australia's 200 to win by five wickets in the 43rd over of the first ODI in Rawalpindi. Debutant Arafat Minhas took 5-32 and hit the winning six. Australia lost the toss and collapsed after a 55-run stand between Matt Short and Matt Renshaw.