When Maria Sharapova’s first Grand Slam match after a 15-month doping suspension ended with a victory at the US Open, she dropped to her knees and covered her face, tears welling in her eyes. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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CRICKET

Bangladesh set target of 265 for Australia to win first Test

Nathan Lyon picked up six wickets for 82 runs and Ashton Agar notched up two as the visitors dismissed Bangladesh for 221 in the second innings.

Having conceded a first-innings lead of 43 runs, Australia will need to score 265 in their second innings to win the first Test. Tamim Iqbal top-scored in the second innings for Bangladesh with 78 runs.

TENNIS

Sharapova stuns Halep on return to Grand Slams

Playing in her first Grand Slam game since returning to the sport following a 15-month ban for doping, wild card Maria Sharapova handed a defeat to second seed Simona Halep in the opening round of the US Open.

Her 6-4 4-6 6-3 win, however, wasn’t the only upset in the first round, as seventh seed Johanna Konta was also sent packing by Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic.

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Sharapova wins on Slam return; Lyon claims six for Australia

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