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Associated Press

Zheng Qinwen had just regaled the Rod Laver Arena crowd about her memories of Li Na's triumph in the Australian Open final when she had a surprise visitor. In the brief time on court between her 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8) win over fellow Chinese player Wang Yafan in a tense tiebreaker Saturday and Shang Juncheng's match against Carlos Alcaraz, Zheng was asked about her tennis inspiration. The U.S. Open quarterfinalist said she'd watched Li win that 2014 final live on TV, and had watched it again at least 10 times since then.

SWNS

What would you give your younger self? Be more confident, look after your physical health - and learn to say no - are among the top 50 things women wish they could go back and tell themselves. A survey, of 2,000 females, found stop caring what others think, don’t waste time with negative people, and don’t let opportunities pass you by, also featured high on the list of advice. And health was a prominent theme - including to make sure you understand your own body, look after your mental health, and consume treat food and drinks in moderation.

The Canadian Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Panthers forward William Lockwood was suspended three games by the NHL on Saturday for goalie interference. Lockwood was punished for hitting Minnesota's Marc-Andre Fleury when the goalie went behind the net to play a puck that was dumped in early in the first period of the Panthers' 6-4 loss to the Wild on Friday night. In explaining the suspension, the NHL said Lockwood's shoulder-to-head hit on Fleury was ‘reckless.’ He received a minor penalty on the play at 2:13. dur