Sport news update, what you need to know

Sport news update, what you need to know.

TENNIS - Bernard Tomic's French Open preparations are in disarray after the Australian retired from his Rome International first round clash after just eight minutes due to illness.

Tomic who was heavily criticised by world No.1 Novak Djokovic after appearing to give up when facing three match points at the Madrid Open last week, led Benoit Paire 2-1 when he stunned the crowd and his opponent by conceding the match to the Frenchman following a short consultation with a doctor during a medical time out.

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic has defeated Andy Murray 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid Open final to win a record 29th career Masters title.

LEAGUE - Calls for Bryce Cartwright to be handed his NSW Origin debut reached fever pitch after he produced a brilliant yet sturdy performance in City's 44-30 win over Country on Saturday.

AFL - Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff faces another stint on the AFL sidelines because of a hamstring injury.

SOCCER - England striker Danny Welbeck could be a doubt for the European Championship after limping out of Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday with a right knee injury.


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