Sports News Round off: Barty embraces number one tag; Murray waiting on Serena decision

'No stress' Barty embraces number one tag at Wimbledon

If being world number one brings the burden of pressure and expectation then somebody should tell Ash Barty, who began her first Grand Slam at the summit of the women's game at Wimbledon on Tuesday and loved every minute of it. Being at the top of the women's rankings has become something of a poisoned chalice in recent years, with the position changing hands 10 times since the start of 2017 between eight different occupants.

Doping: First cases on Russia cheats sent to federations

The first batch of doping cases built on evidence secured from a tainted Russian laboratory have been turned over to international federations (IFs), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday. WADA said that of 298 Russian athletes in a target pool identified by its Intelligence and Investigations unit (I&I) as having suspicious data, 43 had been reviewed and evidentiary packages compiled.

Will she, won't she? Murray waiting on Serena decision

Andy Murray wants it, the British fans are desperate for it and the media are working themselves into a frenzy about it but the big question is, will Serena Williams say yes? Ever since home hero Murray announced he planned to play the mixed, as well as men's, doubles at his first Wimbledon for two years speculation has grown about who would partner him.

Bad boy Kyrgios becomes new darling of Wimbledon

Wimbledon has a new hero and, of all people, it is Nick Kyrgios, after the incredible sulk transformed himself into the Clown Prince during a hugely entertaining five-set victory over fellow Australian Jordan Thompson on Tuesday. They had queued early to see Kyrgios, many no doubt hoping for some fireworks from a player who has the longest rap sheet in the game. But by the time he triumphed 7-6 (4) 3-6 7-6 (10) 0-6 6-1 in an extraordinary contest, they were putty in his hands.

Tomic beaten by Tsonga in 58 minutes

Australian Bernard Tomic banked 45,000 pounds ($56,682.00) for 58 minutes work as he sauntered to a 6-2 6-1 6-4 defeat against Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Wimbledon first round on Tuesday. Fans looked bemused as the 26-year-old world number 96 offered token resistance, barely running for shots as the 34-year-old Tsonga cruised through to the second round.

Austrian fifth seed Thiem suffers Querrey defeat

The exodus of men's seeds continued at Wimbledon on Tuesday as Austrian Dominic Thiem exited in the first round for the third time in six visits, beaten by American Sam Querrey. Thiem, the fifth seed, reached the French Open final for the second year running last month but his heavy topspin game is less effective on grass and Querrey took full advantage to win 6-7(4) 7-6(1) 6-3 6-0.

Stephens happy to let Coco help carry the U.S. torch

It may be daunting to be expected to carry the flame for American women's tennis once the Williams sisters hang up their rackets so Sloane Stephens is more than happy to share the job with Cori "Coco" Gauff at Wimbledon. Stephens, 26, is the highest-ranked American in the draw and the ninth seed got off to a solid start on Tuesday with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Swiss player Timea Bacsinsky in round one.

Ex-NFL QB Wright shot, in stable condition

Former NFL quarterback Anthony Wright was in stable condition at a North Carolina hospital Tuesday morning after being shot multiple times in a domestic dispute, police said. The incident took place Monday afternoon in Concord, N.C.

Federer survives first-set wobble to down Wimbledon debutant

Roger Federer set pulses racing for around 40 minutes on Tuesday as Wimbledon debutant Lloyd Harris threatened to overthrow the established order before eventually succumbing to a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 first round defeat. Contesting his 108th match at the All England Club, the eight-times champion had been expected to ease to his 96th win at the grasscourt major considering he was facing an opponent who had yet to win a match on the green stuff.

Former champion Muguruza dumped out in Wimbledon first round

Garbine Muguruza, Wimbledon champion in 2017, was knocked out in the first round on Tuesday, losing 6-4 6-4 to Beatriz Haddad Maia. The world number 27 was dumped out by the 23-year-old Brazilian, who has never won a career singles title and is ranked 121 in the world.