Friday promises a thrilling day of sport with England's women's football team and men's cricket team in action, alongside the French Open semi-finals.
Lionesses Target World Cup Spot
England's women's football team faces a crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Spain in Mallorca. A draw will be enough to secure their place in Brazil next summer. Manager Sarina Wiegman insists her side will play to win despite knowing a point suffices. England lead qualifying group A3 with a perfect record, three points ahead of world champions Spain. A Spain victory would take the battle to the final match. The match airs on ITV1 at 7.30pm, while Wales face Montenegro in a friendly on BBC Two Wales at 4.45pm.
England Cricket Look to Bounce Back
England's men's cricket team will resume the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's after a difficult opening day. Harry Brook's 56 was the only notable score from the hosts' recognised batters after they were asked to bat on a rain-affected day. Coverage of day two begins on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket at 10am.
Final Four Face Off in France
German second seed Alexander Zverev is two wins away from a first grand slam title and takes on Czech rising star Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals. The second semi-final is an all-Italian affair between Flavio Cobolli and unseeded Matteo Arnaldi. Live coverage is on TNT Sports 1 from 1pm.
What Else Is Happening on Friday?
- Practice at the Monaco Grand Prix begins at midday on Sky Sports F1.
- The World Series of Darts continues with the Nordic Darts Masters on ITV4 at 6pm.
- The Derby festival gets under way at Epsom, featuring The Oaks, on ITV1 and STV from 1pm.
- The KLM Open, Memorial Tournament, and US Women's Open are on Sky Sports Golf from midday, while LIV Golf Andalucia is on TNT Sports 2.
On This Day
- 1968: Alan Mullery became the first England player sent off in a full international during a 1-0 European Championship defeat to Yugoslavia.
- 2017: Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote died at age 30 after collapsing in training with Chinese club Beijing Enterprises.
- 2022: Rafael Nadal won his 14th and final French Open title, defeating Casper Ruud in three sets, 17 years after his first Roland Garros crown.
