Sabalenka claimed a 6-3 6-0 victory as temperatures soared in Melbourne.

It's one of the hottest days in Melbourne since 2009 and the Australian Open's heat policy has come into effect.

Updates from the men’s singles on Rod Laver ArenaGerman 3rd seed and American 25th seed in actionAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailWe said goodbye to Casper Ruud (12) last night but, perhaps, not a moment too soon: the Norwegian now able to return home to be with his wife, Maria, ahead of the expected birth of their first child this weekend.Tumaini …

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke believes his side's 1-1 draw at Everton is another "good result" and another example of their improved form, having lost only once in the past 11 matches.

Everton manager David Moyes praises a "much better" second-half display that saw French forward Thierno Barry equalise to give the Toffees a 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

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Highlights from the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds.

Thierno Barry continued his strong scoring form with a second-half equaliser to earn Everton a 1-1 home draw against Leeds.

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Watch Premier League highlights as Everton's Thierno Barry continues his good run of form with a second-half goal to earn the Toffees a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

Everton 1-1 Leeds: Thierno Barry cancelled out James Justin’s opener in a game of two halves

Thierno Barry’s debut season in English football must have tested the patience of David Moyes at times but the Everton manager’s perseverance is being rewarded.The £27m summer signing from Villarreal struck his fourth goal in five Premier League games as Everton turned the tide on Leeds. A point apiece reflected a dominant half apiece, though both …

LEWIS STEELE AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: The script was written for Calvert-Lewin to return to Everton and leave the fans rueing his summer exit. But it was Thierno Barry who had the last laugh.

The Gunners had the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the table with a win but Matheus Cunha's 87th-minute winner ensured the victory went to Michael Carrick's side on Sunday.