MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Thiem's semi-final against Djokovic took longer to complete than the Le Mans 24-hour race and had the same amount of turns and crashes.

Aussie French Open winner Ash Barty has revealed the text message sent from a fellow indigenous tennis star which kept her from quitting professional tennis. 

The actress, 43, cut a glamorous figure in a leather jacket and striped yellow skirt as she attended the French Open with beau Guillaume Canet at Roland Garros in Paris, France on Sunday.

Following her historic French Open win, Aussie tennis champion Ash Barty let her hair down in true blue style - with a few beers and a steak. 

The Australian won the French Open a week and a half ago but is much more at home on grass than clay and came through a tricky opener against Donna Vekic in Birmingham 6-3, 6-4.

KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Konta triumphed 6-4, 7-6 in one hour and 37 minutes at the Nature Valley International. British No 1 is competing at her final tournament before Wimbledon.

As the top women's seed, Ashleigh Barty, the world No 1 and newly crowned French Open champion, has every right to feel there is a weight of expectation on her shoulders.

The 78-year-old was at the fundraiser at billionaire Ronald Perelman's home Saturday night, main. Guests said he was joined by Dana Blumberg, inset, after splitting with Ricki Lander.

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard, 25, shared a snap hugging fellow Canadian player Bianca Andreescu, 19, after she was beat out of the Canadian Open on Tuesday.

The world No 6 said in a video posted Thursday on Twitter that 'Darren will be back by my side next season' and that she 'can't wait to finish what we started.'

The Canadian sounded a positive note at the end of what he freely admits has been 'the most challenging month in my 35 year career in sport', with further cancellations also coming on Friday.

The U.S. president quoted his predecessor as he took part in the British commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, led by Queen Elizabeth II, in Portsmouth, on the English south coast.

Justin Trudeau met with Donald Trump in the Oval Office to talk trade before receiving a much warmer welcome from Nancy Pelosi, who settled her basketball bet with the Canadian prime minister. 

First daughter Ivanka Trump continued to engage with world leaders as she accompanied her father in South Korea.

A coach carrying the travelling press pack drove into the jet's wing after the Prime Minister touched down in Victoria, British Columbia for the first rally of his tour on Wednesday night.

Donald Trump used a NATO meeting Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to push Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pass the USMCA trade deal.

The eight-bedroom gated estate on Vancouver Island, Canada, boasts two beaches and views across the peninsula from the four acre property.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they plan to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America after they step back from senior roles in Britain's Royal Family.

The 48-year-old woman, known by her surname Li, was diagnosed yesterday after returning home from London on March 4. Ms Li stayed in the British capital from February 1 to March 4, said Beijing officials.

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to shut down their border.

The God's Plan rapper updated fans while Instagram Live-ing with his dad Dennis Graham on Friday.  Drake is one of the many asymptomatic celebrities who have been able to acquire the tests.

Senior Tory Brexiteer Steve Baker has warned Boris Johnson he must do a deal with the Brexit Party ahead of a snap general election in order to have any hope of winning a majority.

Nigel Farage said 'of course' the Brexit Party and Tories must do a deal to stop them splitting the Eurosceptic vote in a snap election - which could come as early as October 15.

Members of the European Research Group are reported to have held 'very tentative' discussions with the Brexit Party leader over the possibility of a pact saying it 'would be mad' not to pursue one.

Brexit party leader, Nigel Farage has offered Boris Johnson his support via a newspaper adverts in return for the assurance of a break away from the European Union without a deal.

Sajid Javid has failed to rule out a Tory pact with Nigel Farage's Brexit Party at the next election. The Chancellor said the Conservative Party did not need electoral alliances to win.

Hardline Brexiteer Nigel Farage wants to go after Labour seats where UKIP has previously had some success, such as in the Midlands and North East.

Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to reverse his decision to rule out an electoral pact with Nigel Farage.

In stormy exchanges at the European Parliament, Nigel Farage condemned the behaviour of Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel and warned that the UK must go for a 'clean break' from the bloc.

Boris Johnson has ruled out cutting an electoral pact with Nigel Farage, despite warnings the two parties could split the Brexit vote.

Nigel Farage was approached by a 'middle man' to sound him out over accepting a peerage from the Government, it was claimed last night.

The US President said he had watched interviews of the Duchess of Sussex complaining about her treatment from the tabloid Press and realised she had taken the criticism 'very personally'.

There are rumours senior Tories tried to blow up the Brexit Party's Election launch with a defection stunt. Friends of Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice suggest they may be true, says HARRY COLE.

Annunziata Rees-Mogg, 40, remains loyal to Nigel Farage despite fears he could strip votes out of her brother Jacob's Conservative party at the general election on December 12.

From Stockton to Workington, these are the 29 Labour Leave-voting constituencies with the smallest majorities which Boris Johnson will look to win this Christmas.

The Brexit Party leader and former House of Commons speaker enjoyed a witty exchange on Sky News this evening as results flooded in from across the country.

The leader of the Brexit Party sat down with the US President for talks yesterday evening in the Oval Office as the two continued to bolster their friendship.

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are both A-list heart throbs and the stars of Quentin Tarantino's new flick Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

In a joint interview with Leonardo DiCaprio, 44, Pitt said: 'It's a constant battle. You gain wisdom as you get older, so self-doubt gets less, hopefully.' The pair star in Quentin Tarantino's newest film.

The Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star, 44, went shirtless as he cosied up to the model, 22, among the bubbling water, while she paraded her slender physique in a tight white swimsuit.

The Hollywood star, 44, shared a sweet embrace with the bikini-clad model, 22, as they joined actor Sean Penn, 58, and his girlfriend Leila George, 27.

The actor, 44, and model, 22, looked the picture of happiness as they docked in Corsica over the weekend.

The Hollywood star, 44, shared a sweet smooch with the model, 22, as they joined Sean, 58, and his girlfriend Leila, 27, at the dinner in the for the meal at the Lo Scoglio eatery.

All proceeds from the shoes will be donated to the Amazon Forest Fund, the first initiative of Leonardo DiCaprio's Earth Alliance philanthropic organization that was launched in July.

It seemed the trio were thick as thieves, seen leaving the upscale eatery Avra as a group before heading off in separate rides. As usual, the 44-year-old Oscar winner kept low-key.

The model, 22, was spotted out with her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio in Manhattan, after jetting in from South Carolina following the nuptials.

The 44-year-old actor was seen all by his lonesome on a solo outing in Los Angeles on Monday. He kept things casual by wearing a backwards baseball cap and sunglasses.

Brooklyn Beckham was spotted enjoying a cosy dinner with Nicola Peltz in Los Angeles on Sunday, after they left Leonardo DiCaprio's Halloween party together.

Bachelorette star Jackson Garlick admitted to Photoshopping himself into a picture with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Leonardo DiCaprio hit the town without model-girlfriend Camila Morrone and reunited with old flame Paris Hilton at the opening of new club in Los Angeles last Tuesday.