so to get ahead of kei nishikori must‘ve been a relief.victory that was not easy. it took more than an hour for the winner to take the victory. it took novak djokovic until the 10th game to break kei nishikori. the set and match soon followed. he will certainly be hoping to build from here. after serving a doping ban, maria sharapova is still trying to get to the top of the women's game. she is ranked 52 in the world and before this tournament lost four matches in the row. the russian had to work hard to reach the second set. she took the first set 7—5. she dominated the second set 6—1 to take the match. is she can repeat that tournament victory of four years ago, she will soon move up the rankings. the club said the procedure went well, but there has been no update on his condition since. the 76 continues to receive get well messages. we have heard from ryan giggs and philjones today. ryan giggs, who starred in all of ferguson's seasons said he was a legend. such a legend in my eyes. he brought me to the club and give me the opportunity t

in the men's draw today, novak djokovic and kei nishikori meet unseasonably early after their rankings't given them a first round bye. australia's jason day won his second pga tour title of the year with a two—shot victory at the wells fargo championship. after squandering a three—shot lead on the back nine, the former world number one made amends with back—to—back birdies late on sunday. they included this near hole—in—one on the 17th. england's paul casey

in the men's draw today, novak djokovic and kei nishikori meet unseasonably early after their rankingsaven't given them a first round bye. kyle edmund is up to a career high 22 in the world rankings — out today. he could climb higher at the madrid open this week as he has no points to defend

beating kei nishikori on monday. broken early in the second. djokovic went on to win the second.he british number one has lost all three prior meetings. this was the first on clay and began to go his way. in a victory could see him into the world of‘s top 20. he has a unique game style and very tough to break down. especially the speed of his movement. i knew rallying with him and trying to move him was not going to be the right way. luckily i have an aggressive game style and doing well. doing that helped. meanwhile, serena williams has pulled out of this month's italian 0pen, just five days after she opted out of the madrid 0pen. the 23 time grand slam champion says she needs more time to prepare for her first clay season since giving birth in september. her decision puts in doubt her participation at the french open, which starts on the 27th of may. the 36—year—old hasn't played a match on clay since reaching the final at roland garros in 2016. chris froome is 57 seconds behind leader rohan dennis after stage five of the giro d'talia. the three time tour de france winner was a

things were much more challenging for kei nishikori in the italian capital.n every department by spain's feliciano lopez. applause but despite a season below his usual high standards, nishikori found a way to take the opener on a tie—break. and into the second, he never looked back. the japanese star leading from the off to take it 6—4. for nishikori, it won't be getting any easier, though, world numberfour grigor dimitrov waits in the second round. ninth seed david goffin also made it through. he took the first set from argentina's leonardo mayer 6-1. set from argentina's leonardo mayer 6—1. they met at the same stage in 2016 with goffin coming through a ha rdfoug ht 2016 with goffin coming through a hardfought three sets. but things we re hardfought three sets. but things were much easier this time around. the belgian wrapping up the win in little over an hour. austin halewood, bbc news. once upon a time, britions dominated motorcycle grand prix racing, but it's been 41 years since a british world champion. one man is hoping to change that is cal crutchlow,

former world number one novak djokovic will face cain kei nishikori for the second time in a fortnighteating albert ramos in straight sets. the toughest task of the dave elton two daria gavrilova, the australian plays maria sharapova after an epic encounter against world number three muguruza that finished at 2am so it wasn't surprising she lost in straight sets to the russian. sharapova will play french open champion jelena ostapenko after the latvian came from behind to ruin konta's 27th birthday. nick parrott, bbc news. world number one simona halep is through to the quarter—finals after a walkover against madison keys, who withdrew due to a rib injury. the romanian next plays seventh—seeded caroline garcia. meanwhile, the lady halep displaced from the top ranking, caroline wozniacki, advanced to the last eight with a 6—2, 5—7, 6—3 victory over latvia's anastasija sevastova. the dane will face estonian anett kontaveit in the quarters after she ousted eighth seed venus williams earlier on thursday. italy goalkeeper gianluigi buffon will play his final game forjuventus on saturday aft

novak djokovic powers past kei nishikori in a madrid opening masterclass.fter a 96th minute winner. hello and thank you very much indeed forjoining us. we start with a thrillng end to the snooker — mark williams has won the world championship for a third time after close 18—16 victory overjohn higgins. the welshman led 15—10 from the afternoon's action but higgins pushed him all the way in the evening session, clearing up every time williams made a mistake. but the 43—year—old, who's now the oldest champion in 40 years, held his nerve. this was the red that clinched it. the welshman had thought about quitting the game, and didn't even qualify for last year's championship —

novak djokovic continued his comeback from injury with a 7—5, 6—4 victory over kei nishikori in the opening straight match in just over two hours. he will face kyle edmund or another in round two. it has not been great for maria sharapova. she lost her last four matches. the 31—year—old who has won the open twice before is still competitive at this level. sharapova made the last 16. mark williams has won the snooker world championship for a third time with a thrilling 18- 16 for a third time with a thrilling 18— 16 victory overjohn higgins, leading 15— ten from the afternoon action. john higgins pushed it in the evening session. the 43—year—old, the oldest champion in 40 43—year—old, the oldest champion in a0 yea rs, 43—year—old, the oldest champion in a0 years, held a3—year—old, the oldest champion in a0 years, held his nerve. the welshman did not even qualify for last yea r‘s welshman did not even qualify for last year's championship. he now has another world title 15 years after his last on. you can get all the latest sports news on our website which is on your screen. from me, gavin, an

in the men's draw today, novak djokovic and kei nishikori meet unseasonably early after their rankingsall the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. bbc.co.uk/ sport. we will be back in the next hour. our business reporter marian moshiri has been to see how businesses are coping. cookie dough, chocolate brownie, creme brulee, whatever your favourite flavour, vanilla, the key ingredient for sweet treats is now after saffron the second most expensive spice in the world.|j after saffron the second most expensive spice in the world. i have some flavours for us to try. which ones? honeycomb, originalvanilla and rammen raisin. this ice cream business is run by three sisters in cheshire. really creamy. very good texture. the family has been churning ice cream for 13 years but the cost of this creek, key ingredient is starting to bite. the cost of this creek, key ingredient is starting to bitem has gone up, we decided to buy it forward and buy a years worth. we had to make a decision as to whether to absorb the cost, which we did in the end. in the futu

the former world number one has relished so far in 2018, he pays kei nishikori in the madrid open, desperatealso in action. —— milos raonic. manchester city have been enjoying a title party. then lifted the trophy in front of their home fa ns the trophy in front of their home fans at the etihad stadium on sunday. vincent kompa ny fans at the etihad stadium on sunday. vincent kompany did the honours after his side drew nil all with huddersfield. no goals for the fence to savour, but city are on course to make 100 points for the season. this is their third premier league —— premier league title in seven yea rs. league —— premier league title in seven years. you league —— premier league title in seven years. you never know league —— premier league title in seven years. you never know what is going to happen, you don't know. just prepare the team well and the title is a consequence of. this season, the previous season, now i am happy because we did it. in spain, it finished even between barcelona and real madrid at the camp microns us alone are unbeaten with three matches left to play. baker wit

in the men's draw today, novak djokovic and kei nishikori meet unseasonably early after their rankings to a career high 22 in the world rankings — out today. he could climb higher at the madrid open this week as he has no points to defend in the tournament. he plays danill medvedev in the first round. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. that's all the sport for now. more on the news that borisjohnson is expected to make a series of appearances on american tv during a trip to washington, in an attempt to persuade president trump not to abandon the iran nuclear deal. lets talk to dr sanam vakil, who's associate fellow of the middle east programme at the international affairs think—tank, chatham house. thank you forjoining us. it is not just president trump is critical of this deal, many people except it has flaws. what is president trump's real issue with this? what is driving him to pollute a bit? resident trump has a number of reasons that he is putting significant pressure on the eu. the deal does have an end date. he would li

in the men's draw today, novak djokovic and kei nishikori meet unseasonably early after their rankings won his second pga tour title of the year with a two—shot victory at the wells fargo championship. after squandering a three—shot lead on the back nine, the former world number one made amends with back—to—back birdies late on sunday. they included this near hole—in—one on the 17th. england's paul casey was the highest placed brit, five shots futher back. that's all the sport for now. we will have more in the next hour. thank you very much. the sun is shining, it's a bank holiday monday so what better way to enjoy the glorious weather than a stroll in the park. invaluable leisure time, you might think. or is it? a new report from the charity fields in trust, has put a financial value on the amount of enjoyment we get from green spaces, as part of a project to preserve our parks. simon jones has been finding out more. park left, somewhere to unwind, brive, run and play but there are fears cash—strapped councils could increase if the give up their green spacesin increase if the give up

monday and he has levelled the match in the second set —— kei nishikori. in the second set —— kei nishikorithe action on the bbc sport website. bbc sport website. madrid open she has withdrawn from the italian open. the italian open. first clay season since giving birth in september. in september. french open which starts on the 27th of may. of may. reaching the final at roland garros since 2016. since 2016. they will notjoin the baggies and stake in the champions next season. stake in the champions next season. and tonight they travel to chelsea who are looking for a four finish. who are looking for a four finish. we will try it, we will fight for it, we will work for it. it, we will work for it. make something like what looks like an impossible task. an impossible task. this result and we work for it, maybe not, we will see. maybe not, we will see. put a bit of pressure on liverpool and tottenham. and tottenham. but as you know this situation is not in our hands. situation is not in our hands. the present is now to finish the season in the best possible way. season in the best possible wa