Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Svitolina outplays Pavlyuchenkova to advance at US Open; Tennis-'Warrior' Jabeur battles past Noskova to reach US Open third round and more

The 42-year-old Vilda cut a sometimes isolated figure in Australia as his squad largely celebrated without him, and has now become caught in the backlash against football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales for kissing a player on the lips. Tennis-Pegula crushes Tig to set up Svitolina showdown in New York Jessica Pegula crushed Patricia Maria Tig 6-3 6-1 at the U.S. Open on Thursday to set up an enticing third-round clash with Elina Svitolina.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Svitolina outplays Pavlyuchenkova to advance at US Open

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina came from behind to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 5-7 6-4 6-4 in a high-quality match on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round. Svitolina sent down her 10th ace on match point to end the nearly three-hour clash to the delight of the supportive crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Tennis-'Warrior' Jabeur battles past Noskova to reach US Open third round

Last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur was made to work hard by Czech teenager Linda Noskova before sealing a thrilling 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 victory to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday. The Tunisian fifth seed, who is seeking a maiden Grand Slam title, edged a tight opening set before 18-year-old Noskova stepped up the pressure in the second.

Soccer-Rubiales kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations, says FIFA's Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Luis Rubiales "spoiled" the Spanish team's celebrations at the Women's World Cup by kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips. The world governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation (RFEF) chief Rubiales and suspended him from all soccer-related activities for three months after kissing Hermoso during the trophy presentation ceremony after the final on Aug. 20.

Tennis-Sabalenka powers past Burrage into U.S. Open third round

Aryna Sabalenka, with her sights firmly set on a second Grand Slam title and the world number one ranking, powered into the U.S. Open third round with a commanding 6-3 6-2 win over Britain's Jodie Burrage on Thursday. The Australian Open champion converted three of her four break point opportunities and saved the two break points she faced during the 74-minute match in Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Soccer-Spanish women team's coach Vilda to be sacked - federation source

Spanish women team's coach Jorge Vilda, who faced down a player mutiny to steer his team to World Cup glory, is to be sacked in the increasingly acrimonious fallout from a kiss scandal involving his boss, according to a football federation source. The 42-year-old Vilda cut a sometimes isolated figure in Australia as his squad largely celebrated without him, and has now become caught in the backlash against football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales for kissing a player on the lips.

Tennis-Pegula crushes Tig to set up Svitolina showdown in New York

Jessica Pegula crushed Patricia Maria Tig 6-3 6-1 at the U.S. Open on Thursday to set up an enticing third-round clash with Elina Svitolina. The clean ball-striking of the top-ranked American was more than the world number 700 from Romania could handle in a match that lasted just over an hour.

Athletics-Lyles, Richardson back up world titles in Zurich

Americans Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson cemented their status as the fastest sprinters in the world this year with victories at the Weltklasse Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Richardson, who captured her first world 100m title in Budapest last week in a sizzling 10.65 seconds, pulled away from the field over the final 30 metres in Zurich to cross in 10.88.

Soccer-Messi to lead Argentina in opening World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi will lead world champions Argentina in their opening World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia, the captain's first internationals since joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami. Coach Lionel Scaloni's 32-man squad also features stalwarts including Angel Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this year, and defender Nicolas Otamendi.

Tennis-Ace king Isner calls it a career after U.S. Open loss

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 7-6(7) to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday before dropping his final doubles match later in the day. Isner added 48 more aces to his record tally, starting strongly to win the first two sets before the physical nature of the contest took its toll on the towering 38-year-old.

Tennis-Alcaraz downs Harris to reach US Open third round

Carlos Alcaraz moved into the U.S. Open third round on Thursday with an entertaining 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown. Some dazzling shot making from the world number one had the crowd on its feet but behind the fun-filled evening were some worrying flaws as Alcaraz piled up 29 unforced errors and showed a lack of concentration at key moments.