The American tennis star’s rapid ascent is grounded by the wisdom of her late grandfather, a storied college football coach and revered competitor.

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In pictures: Explosions and damage after Russia drone strike on Kyiv Images released this morning show the moment a drone strike struck Kyiv - and the aftermath of the suspected Russian attack ...

But we'll be back tomorrow with more updates on the war in Ukraine. Here are the key lines from today: Outgoing US defence secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $500m (£407m) aid package for Ukraine ...