The 22-year-old was 9-8 up in a deciding 10-point tie-break and just had to lift the ball over the net into an empty court to win.

A missed penalty opportunity did little to throw the favourites off their stride.

Elsewhere, Derry City were away to CSKA Sofia for the first leg of their Europa League qualifier.

The England winger took Javier Aguirre’s comment as a compliment.

O'Gara, who has enjoyed success in France, which has included two Champions Cup titles with wins over Leinster in the finals, has been among the big names linked to the job.

The England defender was sent off after VAR reviewed his challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the last-16 tie.

Czech 10th seed Muchova took full advantage to convert her second match point and reach her first SW19 final.

McIlroy, Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger and Patrick Cantlay set the early pace with rounds of 65.

Fery will bid to become the first British player since Andy Murray to reach a Wimbledon singles final.

A place in the World Cup semi-finals is on offer in the Miami heat this weekend.

Bellingham has been the standout performer in England’s run to the quarter-finals.

Ireland named four uncapped players in match-day 23 to face Japan

The trio trained individually as they manage their load.

The midfielder has won six caps for Brazil but was not part of their World Cup squad.

From winning Division Three and defeating Donegal, to a heavy defeat to Armagh and dropping to the Tailteann Cup, Down have been through it all.

The American circuit is moving towards a two-tier model which will introduce more 20million US dollar (£15m), restricted fields for the top golfers.

Nigerian artist Burna Boy will also feature during an 11-minute broadcast at the interval.

The Offaly county board confirmed the pair have stepped away.

Fery completely outplayed ninth seed Cobolli on Centre Court, winning 6-4 7-6 (4) 6-0.

Rhasidat Adeleke has withdrawn from Friday's Monaco Diamond League race