Virgil Van Dijk is facing a lengthy spell out injured, while Gary Lineker apologised after forgetting to wear a mask as he entered a store.
Swiatek defeated Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1.
Swiatek did not drop a set in claiming her first grand slam title.
The world number three said her “hamstring is still sore so I won’t have enough time to prepare for the clay”.
The historic competition will now be known as the Billie Jean King Cup.
Joe Root was looking ahead to England’s final match of the summer.
Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka to win her third grand slam title.
Osaka recovered from a set down to defeat Victoria Azarenka.
Stuart Broad was riding the waves and new signing Donny Van De Beek was pictured in Manchester United colours.
Fellow former champion Angelique Kerber is also through to the last 16.
Osaka was pushed hard by her 18-year-old opponent at Flushing Meadows.
The Manchester United forward is spearheading a task force on the issue of child food poverty, while England’s new shirt is out.
The 2018 champion pulled out of the final of the Western & Southern Open with a hamstring problem.
Victoria Azarenka becomes the champion by default.
Athletes have spoken out in the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday.
