Seismologists in New Zealand said on Friday that this week's 7.8 earthquake was one of the most complex ever recorded and warned there was a high likelihood of further powerful aftershocks.
Top-seed Caroline Wozniacki survived a nail-biting scare yesterday against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Pan Pacific Open,
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga illuminated a grey day in Paris with a thrilling victory over Tomas Berdych.
A competitive field of eight runners have been declared to start for the Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) at the Longchamp racecourse in Paris tomorrow.