Dr Emerald L King's journey to becoming a top expert in Japanese language and literature started with her mother's job at a chocolate factory.

"It's one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player in a majority White sport," the four-times Grand Slam champion says.

Breakout sensation Adrian Segecic has earned a maiden call-up while Nestory Irankunda's hot start to life at Watford has delivered a recall for the Socceroos' friendlies against New Zealand.