a huge cheer went up when ashleigh barty, the world number one book her place in the final 16 with an impressive straight set victory against elena rybakina. many people were predicting that she could have been a test for ash barty when you consider she has won 11 of her 12 matches coming into this. she isa her 12 matches coming into this. she is a rising star of tennis with a early and start to the year. ashleigh barty expected a tough challenge but coming off court she said she arguably played the best match of the tournament so far. she is looking really good and the crowd are absolutely delighted. it means she is now making way for serena williams, another who could challenge for the title stop her last title was back here in 2017. chasing her 24th title. and finally, last up on the rod laver arena, novak djokovic will be in action djokovic also a defending champion in the men's singles. a bumper schedule for the main show court where the roof is open because we have early in sunshine here today in contrast, in stark contrast to what we saw player yesterday. the sun lounge in the

how has ashleigh barty is the very popular favourite. how has she got on? to become the first australian woman to reach the australian 0pen final in a0 years. she was beaten by sofia kenin in what was a really close mat, in sweltering conditions here. they would you do have a ten minute break after the second set, such is the norm here when temperatures reach a certain level, but it never got to a third that because kenin up and straight sets. it is worth pointing out that ash barty did have two set points in each of those respect sets, but kenin, such a fighter out on court, came through to win and straight sets. and i guess, really, it is a huge amount of disappointment, not least because it felt like it was the narrative to this year's tournament, the performances of ash barty and carrying the hopes and expectations of an entire country on her shoulders. and she has looked so cool and calm the way she has negotiated our way through to the semifinals. at that run ended by a impressive performance by kenin at the united states. she really found some form l

ashleigh barty progressing through to the quarter—finals.ghtforward against alison riske of the united states, a player who beat her at wimbledon last year. ashleigh barty took the 1st set but dropped the 2nd and in the 3rd it was going with serve before a late break and ashleigh barty secured the match and got the place in the quarter—finals. a huge amount of hope and expectation on her shoulders this year that they could well be an australian winner. as you say, a big win as well for sophia who beat coco gauff, the 15 —year—old, she was hopeful to reach the latter stages of the tournament this year. we know so much about coco gauff, impressive performances this year, knocking out venus williams and the defending champion naomi 0saka in the last round. sophia produced a brilliant performance as she reached the last 16. john, roger federer novak djokovic, what of the men's draw? novak through, came past diego in straight sets. novak djokovic, defending champion, looking brilliant once again, hard to see beyond him this year. roger federer is

there has already been a victory for the top seed, ashleigh barty. the home crowd must be excited.magine that this is the australian support, the australian faithful here on day five watching on the big screen to my left. a huge cheer went up screen to my left. a huge cheer went up when ashleigh barty, the world number one book her place in the final 16 with an

ashleigh barty comes yet of winning the title in adelaide, she is at the world number one, that has been. she is a very down to earth, she has a very good chance, but there will be enough a lot of pressure. selling british players in the singles draw, david, kyle edmund, dan evans and johanna konta are playing on the opening day, in theory, theory, how do you like their chances?” opening day, in theory, theory, how do you like their chances? i think evansis do you like their chances? i think evans is looking good, we had a chance to speak to him yesterday, a really good frame of mind. he was talking about how things are different now he is british number one, he is playing players rightly lower than him so there are different expectation. tim henman has been giving him some stick about his white, all very light—heartedly, evansis his white, all very light—heartedly, evans is taking it on the chin and seems to really believe in himself as he comes into the tournament. i think there is less eviction around johanna konta because she has been carrying a niggling knee injury. this tournament

ashleigh barty, though, is still carrying the hopes of the home crowd, while roger federer and novakhn watson is in melbourne. roger federer is into another australian open quarterfinal, not the most straightforward, once again, as he came through in four sets. we know that roger federer was given a real test in the previous round against the australian john millman. but he came through in four sets against marton fucsovics. federer chasing what would be a seventh australian open title. the defending champion at novak djokovic looking very comfortable as well. he came through in straight sets, such is the serb‘s dominance on the hard courts. he is only lost three matches here in the last ten years. in the women's draw, ash barty has reached the quarterfinals. she did it the hard way, she had to come through over three sets against alison riske of the united states, looking a little uncomfortable at times out on court, perhaps the expectation on her shoulders this year starting to tell, as she attempts to become the first australian to win a singles title here in 42 years. a lot of ex

you played ashleigh barty. simona halep. of level, with the big court, bigger crowd, the more it becomes normal and hopefully, in the near too distant future, i will be coming out on top of those matches. you heard it here first, you call it a possible ashleigh barty simona halep final. harriet dart, thank you. you can watch highlights from melbourne on bbc two this afternoon. 3:15pm. you don't want to miss it, classic comeback from roger federer. saving seven match points to reach the semifinals. joe root quoted on many of the back pages this morning. coded on his disguise the limit mark. mark wood there, celebrating one of his nine wickets in the match the guardian show the whole team with their numerous trophies. "bring on australia", they say. the mirror focus on football, and claims that manchester united will be recalling alexis sanchez from inter milan injune, to give him a second chance. that's all the sport for now. thank you very much. in the 1960s, hundreds of train stations and thousand of miles of track were clo

sojust for ashleigh barty, the world number one.nd have really got behind her, because it has been such a long time since we have had a number one. she plays the game so beautifully, such a classic game that she plays, she is so amazing to watch. we'll try to get behind her as well, because in the past we have had nick kyrgios our number one ranked player, to place such a different game, and has such a different personality, so she is really unique, such a kind person when you talk to her. she really thinks about him she says, she is just a great ambassador for australian tennis. what a story it would be if ash barty can win the title this year. but coco got‘s run has been ended after impressive victories against naomi osaka, the defending champion, before that, venus williams. —— koko gauff. one step too farfor venus williams. —— koko gauff. one step too far for the 15—year—old, so much expectation already on her shoulders, but surely a grand slam champion in the making. —— coco gauff. we are starting to expect so much from gauff b

before that, the top seed and home favourite ashleigh barty plays the american sofia kenin. it's the first of the men's semi—finals, between roger federer and the defending champion novak djokovic. on to football — liverpool are now 19 points clear at the top of the english premier league, after winning 2—nil at west ham on wednesday. jurgen klopp's side have now gone 41 league games without defeat — stretching back to last january. alastair bruce—ball was watching. liverpool nowhere near their best but still too good for west ham. took the lead ten minutes before halftime. the referee pointed to the spot and salah tucked away. the next goal on the counter—attack as west ham were threatening from a corner. they are the best team in the premier league by a country mile and it's not going to be too long i don't think until they clench this premier league title. 2—0 liverpool. we just have to carry on, we will carry on and 70 things can happen at last. stop it's interesting, it can catch over there but it's just not decided and that's why we don't feel like it's already done. n

the party for ashleigh barty is over.ofia kenin from the united states, 14th seed who came through in straight sets. something of a child prodigy. failed to kick on from the success she had the juniors. prodigy. failed to kick on from the success she had thejuniors. last year picked up several titles and has carried that form. it means she will go on to face garbine muguruza, huge disappointment as you can imagine for ashleigh barty, carrying the hopes of a nation. you cannot go anywhere here in melbourne without seeing her in adverts or staring down at you from a tv billboard and i think she thought she could go on this year and with the title, she's had huge home support. but another upset, i think it's fair to say, you consider she was playing simona halep, the reigning wimbledon champion, having reached the final, simona halep, some years ago, has real pedigree on the hard courts. certainly out here in australia. she was hopeful of adding to the two grand slam titles but garbine muguruza, we know what a powerful playe

the world number one and home favourite, ashleigh barty, was beaten by 21—year—old american sofia keniner four seed and reigning wimbledon champion, simona halep, lost to a resurgent garbine muguruza. honestly, i'm just so speechless. i can't believe this. i have just dreamt about this moment since i was five years old, with that and erotic video, i'm sure you guys saw that. but yes, i'm just so speechless, so thankful. i worked so hard to get here, and you know, just thanks to everyone, and to my dad and everyone, and to my dad and everyone, and to my dad and everyone, and everyone back home. so thank you guys. she will now face garbine muguruza, who beat halep in straight sets to reach her first ran semi—final since winning wimbledon in 2017. the spaniard is bidding to become only the third player to win the title. you know, iwasn't the third player to win the title. you know, i wasn't thinking that i was down. you know, i was thinking keep going and at some point you are going to have your opportunity. i know i was facing simona, so it was going to be a hard match. sol know i was fac

well number one ashleigh barty plays later on this evening, your time. man named novak djokovic is also out on the court. and he has something to prove, doesn't he? he is chasing quite a record. yeah, a record extending eighth australian open title, and as we know, he has got rafael nadal and roger federer in his sights, with 20 grand slam titles, if he wins here he will move on to 17. astonishing to think that those three top the charts as far as the men's game is concerned. all those grand slam titles to their names. when he comes to the hard courts, novak djokovic, he is dominant. so often we have seen it play out here in melbourne. we wonder whether or not we will see that again. he was brilliant in the atp cup as serbia went on to win the tournament, which was of course played here on the hard courts. the perfect preparation for him, as he begins the defence of his title here once again. let's hear what he said coming into the tournament. once again. let's hear what he said coming into the tournamentm once again. let's hear what he said coming into

the ashleigh barty party is open. —— over.hy cabinet if she can come past sofia kenin. and to become one roger federer, some strong words from him afterwards, saying he has no plans to retire at the age of 38, despite nursing a groin injury. he called todaymatch horrible, and that he had a 3% chance of winning, but he had a 3% chance of winning, but he says he will keep going, he believes he can add to his 20 grand slams. two british players in final in melbourne, gordon reid and joe salisbury. the six nations starts on saturday, so we're beginning to get the team news — what's the latest? it is all getting exciting ahead of saturday, when we will have wheels taking on italy in cardiff. first test for the new wales head coach. we now know that george north will start at outside centre, with wales struggling with injuries in midfield. scotland coach gregor townsend will give edinburgh number eight his international debut against ireland on saturday. ten changes to the starting 15 of that faced japan in their final match of the

we are seeing tennis stars as well, ashleigh barty, maria sharapova sending emotional tweets.t the golden globes, russell crowe and kylie minogue helping in recovery efforts and firefighters. we are looking for moments ofjoy in amongst this crisis and i think the australian has won here this morning about the weather, we have had a bit of rain over the past few days and the quote that i pulled out was that the quote that i pulled out was that the first time that perhaps this firestorm that has laid siege to the area will one day pass. there has been a few days of respite in australia but everybody knows that the heat and the high temperatures are set to return, and with that, so will the fires. huge concern there, but as always, lucy, thank you so much. lucy hosking ‘s and the team in new south wales. thank you. —— hoskings. the most prolific rapist in british criminal history has been sentenced to life in prison. reynhard sinaga, a 36—year—old indonesian phd student, used a rape drug to render dozens of male victims unconscious and filmed his attacks. he has been convicted of

roger federer, novak djokovic and ashleigh barty are all through to the last eight of the australian them. the 15—year—old's impressive run was brought to an end by fellow american sofia kenin. kenin won in three sets, denying an emotional gauff herfirst grand slam quarterfinal. there's more on the bbc sport website, including the latest in the scottish premiership. but that's it from me. many thanks, jane. there's more throughout the evening on the bbc news channel. we're back with the late news at ten. now on bbc one it's time for the news where you are. hello, this is bbc news. emergency teams in turkey are continuing to search for survivors of friday's earthquake. at least 35 people are known to have been killed and more than 1,600 injured after the quake in the east of the country. our world affairs correspondent, richard galpin, has the latest. she is just five years old, and covered in blood, but this girl is now safe. the rescue team pulling her out from under the smashed blocks of concrete and other debris brought down by the earthquake. for the rescue teams, speed is now es

while world number one ashleigh barty gave her winnings from the brisbane international.night. hello and welcome to sportsday, i'm chetan pathak. sheffield united beat west ham to move up to fifth in the premier league. we also hear from former premier league referee bobby madley, talking about the video that lost him hisjob. i cannot apologise enough for it. this is not me being blase about it, andi this is not me being blase about it, and i let myself down and let a lot of people down. stress that i should not have done. and a day shy of her 19th birthday, boxer caroline dubois tells us how she feels about stepping up to the senior ranks. welcome to sportsday, thanks forjoining us. sheffield united remain this season's surprise package and are up to fifth in the premier league after beating west ham 1—0, it was thanks in part to a controversial var decision which ruled out an equaliser late on. before tonight's game the club announced manager chris wilder had extended his stay at bramall lane until 202a. adam wild reports. sheffield united's rather an expected success t

ashleigh barty, has got off to a good start, just a few days before the australian open begins.umber one has won the adelaide international after beating her opponent dayana yastremska 6—2, 7—5. she said she couldn't wait to get going in melbourne on monday. the eyes of a nation will be on barty at the first grand slam of the year — she's aiming to become the first home winner of the women's singles title since chris o'neil in 1978. it's a retrun that many ufc fans are eagerly waiting for, and this weekend, las vegas will be full of them. that's becasue after 15 months out of the, conor mcgregor is back. despite there being no title on the line, the bout is set to break pay—per—view figures. the irishman is stepping up to welterweight making it far from is stepping up to welterweight making it farfrom clean is stepping up to welterweight making it far from clean cut for the bookies favourite. we haven't really had a big discussion of what the exact fight strategy is in terms of taking him down in the first round, big punches, it is going to be a master class, he will be at have

it was a good day for well number—i ashleigh barty who also progressed.c‘s also progressed. it speaks of the bbc'sjohn what is and who is in melbourne stop just bring us right up melbourne stop just bring us right up to date where we are with the tournament than john. on day three it is the case of the two defending champions who been in action today. we saw osaka comfortably progress in straight sets in her second round match and looking much more relaxed this year. as we know, when she once the title here last year, a results didn't really follow after that australian open success. novak djokovic, defending champion, he has just got through in straight sets. a much more straightforward match for djokovic after dropping the opening sat in his first round match. we've seen sat in his first round match. we've seen five other grand slam champions in action today, some have one some are out—of—court. you mentioned barty that. what a performance from her. when you consider as well, so much expectation on her shoulders as well this year when you consider what

he has pledged to donate more than £100 for each ace he hits, while world number one ashleigh barty gaveed sympathy for the queen following the decision by the duke and duchess of sussex to step back as senior members of royal family. in an interview this evening, he was asked if had any advice for the british monarch. i think it's sad. i do, she is a great woman, she has never made a mistake because options have all this time was up i think harry should go and come back. i think, i don't want to get into the whole thing but i find it... i have such respect for the queen, i do think that should be happening to have a stop ——i that should be happening to have a stop —— i don't think this should be happening to her. police investigating the disappearance of an off—duty firefighter in east sussex three weeks ago, say they believe they've found his body. 33 year—old anthony knott, a father of four went missing after going to a pub in lewes with colleagues. a body was recovered this morning from the river ouse at newhaven. the tv and radio presenter samira ahmed has won her equal pay case aga

still and ash party of australia is still in and they are probably the two players who still —— ashleigh bartyes have obviously ended. we saw jamie murray in the singles have obviously ended. we sanamie murray in action, but a disappointing result for them today. they went out in the second round, playing two very good singles players which can be awkward at times, particularly as they are out of the singles and they have got nothing to lose. again it was one of these final set tie—break, which went against murray. they couldn't save a seventh match point, and lost by 13—12. butjoe save a seventh match point, and lost by 13—12. but joe salisbury save a seventh match point, and lost by 13—12. butjoe salisbury plain with two different overseas partners did millard win their matches, so they are through to the last 16. —— chose aylesbury. surely we won't see more upsets tomorrow, will we? in rugby union's premiership, bristol came out on top in the west country derby against gloucester. 34—16 the score. it was a superb second half display at ashton gate from bristol, substitute mat protheroe amon

days 7 at the australian open is almost at an end, wins for novak djkovic and ashleigh barty, john watson for roger federer? yes, that seems to have been the case so farfor roger federer, that seems to have been the case so far for roger federer, but he that seems to have been the case so farfor roger federer, but he is on top at the moment in the 3rd set with an early break, 1 of the great occasions in tennis, the night session out on the rod laver arena. early on we saw ash barty progress, she beat home favourite alison riske, many are predicting that she could go all the way to the final to add to her1 solitary grand slam title, an impressive performance from ash barty, although she made ha rd from ash barty, although she made hard work of it, coming through in 3 sets as alison riske fought back. wins for novak djkovic and petra kvitova, who will face ash barty in the next round. we wait to see if roger federer can get there, then all eyes on the big match tomorrow, nick kyrgios against rafa nadal. england are 18 without loss in their 2nd innings after captain joe england are 18 withou

roger federer is on course to join the likes of novak djkovic and ashleigh barty in the quarter—finals john watson has been a cross at all, the men's singles 1st, bring us up to speed. yeah, roger federer on the cusp of making another australian open quarter—final, 1 breakup in the 11th set, chasing what could be a 7th australian open title this year, and as things stand on the cusp of a place in the quarter—finals. earlier on today we saw novak djkovic breeze through his match against diego schwartzman, another straight sets win for the defending champion, such is his dominance at the australian open he has only lost s matches in the last 10 years here, he loves playing on these hard courts, and just goes to show once again why he could be the man to beat in the men's singles this year. come remarkable story, that 1. coco mania ended this year, 1 step too far for coco gauff, huge expectations on his shoulders, butjust 15 coco gauff, huge expectations on his shoulders, but just 15 years coco gauff, huge expectations on his shoulders, butjust 15 years old and after impressive victories

title he has to be his name, but how the australian cloud would love to see nick kyrgiosjoining ashleigh bartyt to see stan warinka beat daniil medvedev? a huge surprise when you consider that stan wawrinka, despite being a multiple grand slam winner, he has had two surgery is on a troublesome knee injury. to knock out a player who pushed rafa nadal close in the us open final last year, that went to five sets. it went to five sets again today. and daniil medvedev struggled to get over the line when these tough matches go the distance. he was touted as one of the players that could rival the dominance of the big three this year, but with daniil medvedev going out, just one of two players under the age of 28 to have reached a grand slam final. seven a city bus, as well. potentially a name to look to rival the dominance of the big three this year. john, thank you very much. england's cricketers are aiming to wrap up a series win against south africa. england need just ten wickets to win the final test in johannesburg. chris woakes has got one of them already. south africa have a target of 466. an

ashleigh barty begins her campaign, novak djokovic begins her campaign, novak djokovic begins his campaignjohanna konta also playing, thatis evans, johanna konta also playing, that is very much a weather permitting. the air, for now, is absolutely fine, doesn't look like it will cause a headache for the organisers over the opening few days. stuart bingham leads ali carter 5—3 at the master snooker final. a remarkable yellow in the eighth frame. this is the first masters final for both men, play resumes at seven o'clock, you can watch a live on bbc two from then. that is all your support for now. tests. after agreement on how they will step back from royal duties. the queen was at church near sandringham today, having said she hoped the sussexes would now be able to to build a happy new life. they'll continue with private charitable causes, but no longer represent the queen or receive public funding. pushing for peace in libya — world leaders meet amid fears it could become another syria. after the fires — the hail in the australian state of victoria. relegated for rule breaking — defending

. —— ashleigh barty.y're 16 points clear at the top of the league after beating wolves 2—1, roberto firmino with the late winner. they've won 22 of 23 games this season, and if they carry on at this rate they'll easily pass the 100 points that gave man city the league title in 2018. plenty of reaction to liverpool's win in today's papers. the guardian has gone with "bobby dazzler. firmino's late winner keeps liverpool's juggernaut rolling towards the title". daily express says, "reds take firm grip on the title", also with a nod to manchester united's difficult week following back to back defeats. "sort it out ole" they say. and the mirror concentrates on liverpool's 40 game unbeaten run in the league saying it goes "on & on & on & on" there was a shock in the fa cup last night as tranmere, who play in league one, beat watford of the premier league. their third round replay went to extra time at prenton park, and it was striker paul mullin who was the hero for tranmere. it sets up a real glamour tie for t

yes, we know ashleigh barty was already there.playing like that at this stage in the tournament, you wonder whether she will win the tournament this year. her opponent came through with a comfortable win despite the fact she has been struggling with illness at the start of this year‘s tournament. she will face simona halep in the semifinals to come tomorrow and we wait to see who will com plete tomorrow and we wait to see who will complete that semifinal line—up with rafa nadal up against dominic tom won “— rafa nadal up against dominic tom won —— dominic thiem. rafa nadal up against dominic tom won -- dominic thiem. you can watch highlights from nadal‘s match and all the action over night on bbc two. there is a commentary on 5 live sports extra through the day. cheshire police are investigating after the home of manchester united‘s executive vice—chairman ed woodward was attacked by a group chanting that he was "going to die". woodward and his family were not in the propery at the time. he‘s been the target of growing supporter d

top seed ashleigh barty has become the first australian woman to reach the semi—finals at her home grand french open champion, has been rising steadily since she returned to tennis after a break to play cricket. she described her run in melbourne as "absolutely incredible". barty next faces the american sofia kenin, the 14th seed, who knocked out coco gauff earlier this week. tennis australia says that martina navratilova and john mcenroe have breached tournament protocols after they staged a protest calling for the margeret court arena to be renamed. the australian, who holds the record for the most grand slam singles titles, has been criticized for her homophobic views which navratilova says are hurtful to the lgbt commuinity. ijust i just felt that the conversation had stopped. i thought we gotta go ona had stopped. i thought we gotta go on a couple of years ago and i thought tennis australia would do something. they are the ones that make the decision, but nothing has happened and margaret keeps doubling down. england bowler stuart broad has been fined 15% of his match fee, for swear

sofia kenin beat ashleigh barty and will play in the final on saturday. jurgen klopp says he does notgue title is won yet despite their win at west ham, pushing them 19 points clear at the top. i will have a full update at 1130. news is emerging that 6000 people are currently on—board a cruise ship in rome due to a chinese couple on board showing symptoms of the coronavirus. none of the passengers are to leave. the cruise ship docs near rome at a port but has not been allowed to disembark while the couple are checked by medical staff after suffering fever symptoms and respiratory problems. another chinese couple are currently in hospital undergoing medical checks. what more can you tell us? we have just heard from the authorities in the port near rome that the situation is under control, there is no panic at all and all the passengers on board the cruise ship had been informed as to why they are being held there. there are 6000 people on board and they are not allowed to disembark while this chinese couple from macau are being checked. by medical staff on—board the cruise ship. we tol

sofia kenin stuns top seed ashleigh barty to reach the final of the australian open.e muguruza in herfirst grand slam final. and the world indoor athletics championships are postponed for a year, the latest sporting event to fall victim to the coronavirus. they were due to take place in nanjing in china in march. makes perfect sense at the moment. sensible decision to make. the papers ina sensible decision to make. the papers in a moment? yes, yes. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. are you doing the weather today? yes, that's what i'm doing, charlie! what else would you be doing, carol? i could be doing a multitude of things but we won't get into that! good morning, everybody! this morning it is much milder than yesterday, more on that in a jiffy, but today we're looking at a cloudier and milder day but some will see some rain. to give you an idea, yesterday morning temperatures we re idea, yesterday morning temperatures were around freezing and we saw quite a bit of frost around but this morning temperatures are around seven degrees. no issues at al

a great performance from ashleigh barty into herfirst australian open semifinal, hoping to become thesmiles in italy earlier after signing a contract until 2024. he told spurs in the summer he wanted a fresh challenge with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. this was him leaving after his medical earlier. meanwhile, tottenham have made midfielder giovani lo celso‘s loan move from real betis permanent, completing a 27 point 2 million pound transfer. that‘s all the sport for now. now on afternoon live — let‘s go nationwide — and see what‘s happening around the country — in our daily visit to the bbc newsrooms around the uk. let‘s go to donna traynor in belfast — where defective lifts at mot centres across northern ireland means that drivers could have to wait months for their cars to have their mot. rogerjohnson is in salford — where a government fund is being proposed to help restore historic railway lines closed more than fifty years ago. but first to donna in belfast. how has this happened? mot tests in northern ireland are only carried out at 15 dedicated centres an

roger federer and ashleigh barty later, the australian number one. where she will play later on the best seats are here. we also have the great roger federer and a cracking lineup, don't we, on day seven. go anywhere. best seats in the house and it looks absolutely fantastic. we will be with you later in the programme. from australia to south africa where the english cricketers look to enjoy themselves injohannesburg, cricketers look to enjoy themselves in johannesburg, well on their way toa in johannesburg, well on their way to a series when after impressing with bat and ball on day two of the final test. test cricket is a delicate balancing act. important to remember where you are in the wider picture while keeping your mind clear. ollie pope has that rare clarity. this is only his sixth test but he already seems to be on top of things. he and joe root mopped up the bowling. this was getting away from south africa fast. then, a fightback. first pope then route. sam curran lasted a single ball. three wickets for 11 runs with things starting to swing.