Meanwhile, Rivera must prove that he can return from his knee injury without missing a beat and help the injury-ravaged Yankees try to reach the playoffs.

WSJ: Yankees' Rivera Announces Retirement

Williams (knee) has been out of action since Wales beat Scotland 31-24 and Jones (ribs) came off in the first half as they lost 26-20 to France on Friday.

BBC: Wales lose forwards Gareth Williams & Deiniol Jones

World number one Serena Williams pulled out with a knee injury ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Dementieva, before Mauresmo beat second seed Jelena Jankovic in the second semi.

BBC: Amelie Mauresmo