well, despite 15 double faults, emma raducanu started her 2025 season with a scrappy win in the australian open first round. the british number two had her preparations disrupted by a back injury. she lost her serve six times before digging deep to beat russian seed ekaterina alexandrova, 7—6, 7—6. and her reward a match against another higher—ranked player in amanda anisimova. yeah, i'm very pleased to have come through that match. it was difficult, it was quite hot out there, getting quite sunny and obviously playing against a really experienced, seeded opponent who is playing great tennis, and i think i'm very proud of how i fought and overcame certain situations in that match. jasmine paolini and elena rybakina wasted little time in racing through to the second round of the australian open. it was an extremely encouraging start for the italian fourth seed, paolini, beating 21 year—old wei sijia, 6—0, 6—4. former finalist rybakina was ruthless against 16—year—old australian wild card emersonjones, wrapping up a 6—1, 6—1 victory injust 53 minutes. daniil medvedev is also through avoiding

well, despite 15 double faults, emma raducanu started her 2025 season with a scrappy win in the australian preparations disrupted by a back injury. she lost her serve six times before digging deep to beat russian seed ekaterina alexandrova, 7—6, 7—6. and her reward a match against another higher—ranked player in amanda anisimova.

emma raducanu and katie boulter also progressed.ish singles players through to the second round at melbourne park. the last time that happened was over 60 years ago. raducanu says her serve �*had a mind of its own�* after a scrappy straight sets win over russia's ekaterina alexandrova. raducanu hit 15 double faults and lost her serve six times. she faces amanda anisimova of the us next. i'm very pleased to have come through that match. it was difficult, it was quite hot out there, um, getting quite sunny, and obviously playing against a really experienced and seeded opponent, who is playing great tennis. and i think, yeah, i'm very proud of how i fought and how i overcame certain situations in that match. katie boulter is the highest british seed in the women's draw. she too had a tough opening match but dug deep to beat canada's rebecca marino in three sets. she's up against russian veronika kudermetova next — boulter had a point to prove afer failing to make it past the second round of any of the grand slams last year. new england

there were wins yesterday forjack draper, jacob fearnley, jody burrage and harriet dart with emma raducanuatie boulter progressing today. raducanu says her serve �*had a mind of its own�* after a scrappy straight sets win over russia's ekaterina alexandrova. raducanu hit 15 double faults and lost her serve six times. she faces amanda anisimova of thre us next. of the us next. i'm very pleased to have come through that match. it was difficult, it was quite hot out there, getting quite sunny, and obviously playing against a really experienced and seeded opponent, who is playing great tennis. and i think, yeah, i'm very proud of how i fought and how i overcame certain situations in that match. katie boulter is the highest british seed in the women's draw. she too had a tough opening match but dug deep to beat canada's rebecca marino in three sets. she's up against russian veronika kudrmetova next who has a point to prove aferfailing to make it past the second round of any of the grand slams last year. it wasn't all good news for the british players though. cameron norrie is out after losing i

there were wins yesterday for jack draper, jacob fearnley, jody burrage and harriet dart, with emma raducanuhas a point to prove afer failing to make it past the second round of any of the grand slams last year. it wasn't all good news for the british players though. cameron norrie is out after losing in four sets to italy's matteo berrenttini. the british number two says he could "barely practise" before his opening match because of sickness. new england rugby union captain maro itoje says he's ready to give his all to serve the team and the fans. the saracens forward replaces his club team mate jamie george to lead england at the six nations. george and bristol prop ellis genge will serve as vice—captains in steve borthwick�*s 36—strong squad. you need in any really good team i have been involved in, you have a number of excellent leaders, and i think we are really developing that within the squad, and maro is a guy i think everyone can see he is a world—class player, an incredible professional who they have immense respect for, and ifeel they are really developing a good depth of leadersh

. >> emma raducanu deborah collins ask this question because i. >> good. >> thank you. yeah. this question is directed at both you, madam mayor, and fire chief crowley. >> the dynamic between you two today appears very different than. >> come stand with them. thank you yes. you are in lockstep. yes. how can angelina and you've been listening to an update from l.a. city officials, including l.a. mayor karen bass. >> all right. we're watching and listening to this ongoing press conference. they're out of the los angeles area. the mayor, karen bass, is speaking there also saying that they're doing the best that they can using all of the resources. and they, too, are curious about anything that needs to be second guessed or questioned later, based on some of the grievances that were expressed by way of some of the reporters and the questions. and we also heard from the police chief and fema all talking about the kinds of resources that are available to renters and homeowners, those who are uninsured and underinsured. we'll have much more when we come right back. >> kobe, the maki

. >> and in sport this morning, emma raducanu eamonn favourite is through whilst cameron norrie is through whilst cameron norrie is knocked out of the australian open. tyson fury has announced his retirement again and it's back to the future tonight. first against third as liverpool play first against third as liverpool play nottingham forest. >> a lot of cloud across the uk this morning, but some bright spells are expected in i or 2 spots after the full forecast coming up very soon. >> hello to you on this tuesday morning i'm eamonn holmes. >> i'm ellie costello and this is gb news breakfast with eamonn and ellie. >> in fairness to emma calocane, who i think is, you know, wonderful. looks fantastic. i think she's she. if you were a sponson think she's she. if you were a sponsor, you'd love to have her associated with you. >> here it comes, here it comes. it's useless. >> but anyway, today, i mean, she did. that was a good win yesterday. i'll give her that. because this person was ranked 62 or so. were they? >> no. no. 26, 26 13th seed. >> no. no. 26, 26 13th seed. >> she's ranked. what a