In pictures: Today in sports

24 April, 2019 00:59 IST

Showboat Value | Alexander Zverev tries an audacious shot during the second round match against Nicola Jarry at the Barcelona Open. The World No.3 suffered a shock 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) loss. Photo: Getty Images

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Amateur Riddle | Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan scratches his head on a day to forget as amateur James Cahill pulled off the biggest shock in Crucible history, completing an astonishing 10-8 first-round win over Sullivan. Photo: AP

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Battle Won, War Lost | World number two Simona Halep speaks to the media after she was forced to withdraw from Stuttgart Open after suffering a hip injury during the Fed Cup tie against France. Halep won the match against France's Caroline Garcia in the singles match during which she picked up the injury. Photo: Getty Images

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Second Innings | Former Liverpool player Robbie Fowler has been appointed as the coach of Australian club Brisbane Roar. The Englishman's previous managerial experience was at Thai side Muangthong United in 2011-12. Photo: Getty Images

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Sea of Tributes | Celtic fans paid tribute to Billy McNeill at his statue outside Celtic Park at Glasgow, Scotland. The former club captain was the first Briton to lift the European Cup in 1967. Photo: Getty Images

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Focus | Japan's Mima Ito serves to US' Lily Zhang during her women's single match at the 2019 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest. Photo: AFP

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Fastest To Net | Southampton's Shane Long celebrates the goal against Watford. Long's goal was scored in the 7th second of the match, making it the fastest goal in the history of English Premier League. Photo: Getty Images

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