Martinez was keen to take the positives out of Belgium's 4-1 humiliation to rivals the Netherlands.
The impressive German seized the opportunity on her Wimbledon debut to win 6-2, 6-4 in 74 minutes
West Ham are “disappointed” with the representatives of academy forward Sonny Perkins after confirming the teenager’s departure and say they “strongly believe” an approach from a rival club led him to push for an exit. Perkins has rejected multiple offers of a professional contract at the London Stadium, and though West Ham will be entitled to compensation from the 18-year-old’s next club, the Hammers are furious with the situation. The Hammers have not confirmed whether they will be making a formal complaint but in a strong statement said they “believe the rules and structures in place at the Football Association and Premier League should be upheld at all times”.
Katie Boulter, Heather Watson and Liam Broady won on Thursday to keep the British flag flying.
The father of Nick Kyrgios has accused Wimbledon umpires of double standards and claimed that his controversial son would have been instantly disqualified on Saturday night if he had smashed a ball into the crowd.
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled scrum-half Danny Care and No 8 Billy Vunipola after lengthy absences in an experienced side captained by Courtney Lawes to take on the Wallabies on Saturday in the first of three Tests.
Former Ireland full back Rob Kearney is backing former side Leinster to bounce back from defeat in the final of the EPCR Champions Cup
The world number 132 joined compatriot Katie Boulter in bowing out on day six of the Championships.
The winners of the 2022 Portland LIV Tour believe PGA players are "missing out" on an "insane week" of "fun".
The Wallabies had second row Darcy Swain sent off for a headbutt in the 34th minute.
Carlos Sainz secured the first pole position of his Formula One career for the British Grand Prix, qualifying ahead of Max Verstappen.
Spain face Italy in a friendly before travelling to England for the start of Euro 2022
Edinburgh team-mate Mark Bennett is also set to start his first match for the national team since 2016.
The 2022 Tour de France got off to a fascinating start on Friday as Yves Lampaert saw off some big names to come out on top.
Two big missed chances on the stroke of half time came back to haunt Scotland against Italy.
"Both of them tainted their legacy in the manner they left the club, with both of them seeming desperate to go and prepared to screw the club over."
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the first day back for Manchester United's pre-season due to "family reasons" as he looks to be sold this summer. Ronaldo was expected back at the club's Carrington training ground on Monday, along with the rest of the squad, to meet new manager Erik ten Hag for the first time. United have accepted his reason.
The final day of the rearranged fifth Test between England and India is fascinatingly poised with the hosts eyeing a record chase.
Young Rovers goalkeeper Felix Goddard has joined Bamber Bridge on a six-month loan deal.
The BBC did not pick Katie Boulter as one of their main show-court selections at Wimbledon on Saturday, contributing to a decision that meant no British players in front of numerous national sporting legends inside Centre Court's Royal Box.
Carlos Ortiz, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka will be happy with their starts, while Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia are out of the hunt.
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