ATP Ordina Open, British Eurosport, 2pm
The likes of Marcos Baghdatis get much-needed time on the green stuff in the delightfully named ’s-Hertogenbosch in Holland. Baghdatis, the 20-year-old Cypriot who reached the final of the Australian Open, has failed to kick on, but may well be a dark horse for Wimbledon
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TUESDAY
Ecuador v Germany, ITV1, 2.30pm, kick-off 3pm
The South Americans are not a side to be trifled with — or underestimated. Germany’s defensive frailties have been exposed and they may well struggle in Berlin. England will face one of these sides next
Sweden v England, ITV1, 7pm, kick-off 8pm
England haven’t beaten the Swedes since 1968. There’s an even more sobering thought: they won their first four matches against Sweden, but in the 16 games between the countries since then, they have managed just two victories. Sven-Göran Eriksson’s men will want to progress as group winners, and could do with a convincing victory in Cologne
England v Sri Lanka, second one-day international, The Oval, Sky Sports 1, 10.30am
With Andrew Flintoff resting body and soul, all eyes will be on Kevin Pietersen, whose batting has taken cricket by storm
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WEDNESDAY
Holland v Argentina, ITV1, 7.30pm, kick-off 8pm
This should be the tie of the opening round. Marco van Basten has the Dutch playing as a team, and the prospect of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Arjen Robben pitting their skills against Lionel Messi, Juan Riquelme and Hernan Crespo is mouthwatering
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THURSDAY
Johnnie Walker championship, Gleneagles, Sky Sports 1, 10am; Sky Sports 2, 3pm
Emanuele Canonica was the winner here last year. Taking nothing away from the Italian, his rivals may have been distracted by the breathtaking scenery. There may be a better place to play golf, but it is no easy matter to bring it to mind
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FRIDAY
Third Test, West Indies v India, Sky Sports 1, 3pm; Sky Sports 3, 8pm
England, having suffered at the magical hands of Muttiah Muralitharan, can gain consolation from what India’s spinners are doing to Brian Lara and Co, even though the hosts escaped with draws in the first two Tests