it certainly seemed that way as he and dan evans got off to an ominous start against kei nishikori andset 6—2. soon, they were 4—2 down in the second, but just like countless times before, the two—time olympic champion refused to be beaten. he and evans fighting back to claim the tie—break. in a nerve—shredding deciding set, they find themselves trailing 9—4 in the first of ten tie—break, defeat seemed inevitable. but andy murray was not ready to retire, and in one of the greatest comebacks of his career, they saved seven of his career, they saved five successive match points. an astonishing victory then duly secured. andy murray extends his career by another match, at least. showing the kind of determination and grit for which he has been famed for so long. what an amazing, amazing feeling, to get through that. it is just a bit of shock, genuine happiness, at the end of it. and, yeah... glad i came! andy murray has had many reasons to celebrate in his illustrious career, but this is how much it meant to get through to the second round of the doubles. after a near miraculous victory. t

the only event he is taking part in, after sharing the first two sets against the japanese pair kei nishikori decided on a 10 point tie—break. murray and evans saved 5 match points, and won seven points in a row to take the match at the first opportunity. murray's retirement is on hold. in the moment, when we finished the match and we both were just laughing, having to celebrate a match win like that since maybe the one in australia. but what an amazing feeling.

the only event he is taking part in, after sharing the first two sets against the japanese pair kei nishikori and taro daniel the match would be decided on a 10 point tie—break. murray and evans saved 5 match points, and won seven points in a row to take the match at the first opportunity. murray's retirement is on hold. in the moment, when we finished the match and we both were just laughing, having to celebrate a match win like that since maybe the one in australia. but what an amazing feeling. rafael nadal will face his great rival novak djokovic for the 60th time in the second round of the singles after beating the hungarian marton fucsovics. it went to a decider where he had too much for fucsovics, breaking in the fifth game and sealing the match 6—4 to set up that clash against djokovic who beat matt ebden of australia on saturday. great britain's adam peaty was bidding tojoin michael phelps in the record books, in winning an olympic swimming gold in the same event at three straight olympics but fell just short in the 100 metres breastroke. he took silver behind italy's nicolo martineng

pair taro daniel and kay nisikori in the first round. pair taro daniel and kei nishikori in the first round. depsite his fitness problems — murray says he couldn't miss the chance to be a part of the olympics one more time. being part of a team is something i have always really enjoyed, but at the olympics is different. it feels a lot bigger thanjust the olympics is different. it feels a lot bigger than just your own sport, which is what we do all of the time. when you are walking around the village and you see all of the athletes from however many countries it is, just living with each other and getting along with each other and getting along with each other, competing with each other, it is different. it is great to see that that is possible, and thatis to see that that is possible, and that is something i really enjoy, as well. well, murray won't be the only former grand slam winner calling time on their career after the olympics. three—time grand slam winner angelique kerber has announced she'll be stepping away from the sport after the games. the 36—year—old is a former world num

murray is playing in the doubles alongside dan evans for team gb againstjapan's taro daniel and kei nishikori was one of the hottest tickets in town for british fans with murray and evans receiving a big welcome after he confirmed he'll retire after the games. a back injury kept the 37—year—old out of the wimbledon men's singles, and he withdrew from the singles in paris here, too, opting to bring his career to a close in the doubles. but the first set today was dominated by the japanese pair and they took it by 6—2. the british players then fought back and managed to take the second set to a tie—break, which they won by 7—5. that was immediately followed by a first to ten match tie—break, currently it is on a knife edge at 10-9 to currently it is on a knife edge at 10—9 to murray and evans. if they win this point, they win the match. we will keep you updated on that one. 22—time grand slam winner rafa nadal is into the second round. he saw off the hungarian marton fucsovic over three sets. that sets up a mouthwatering clash with novak djokovic in the next round. a quick update on that andy m

after sharing the first two sets with the japanese pair kei nishikori and taro daniel, the match wasn a 10 point tie—break. murray and evans saved five match points and won seven points in a row to take the match at the first opportunity. so no retirement yet for murray. in the moment, like, when we finished the match, i mean, both of us were just laughing. i mean, you know, i haven't celebrated a match win like that since, oh, eh, maybe the kokkinakis match in australia. but, yeah, i mean, whatan amazing, amazing feeling, like, to get through that. in a few hours, rafael nadal will face his great rival novak djokovic for the 60th time in the second round of the tennis singles after beating the hungarian marton fucsovics. that match went to a decider, where nadaljust had too much for fucsovics. he broke him in the fifth game, sealing the win 6—1, 4—6, 6—4 to set up that show—down against djokovic. it will be an interesting battle — nadal has 14 french open singles titles and djokovich has won a record 2a grand slams. away from the olympics, venezuelan golferjhonattan vegas has won hi

they'll face japan pair taro daniel and kay nisikori in the first round. pair taro daniel and kei nishikoriness problems — murray says he couldn't miss the chance to be a part of the olympics one more time. being part of a team is something i have always really enjoyed, but at the olympics is different. it feels a lot bigger thanjust the olympics is different. it feels a lot bigger than just your own sport, which is what we do all of the time. when you are walking around the village and you see all of the athletes from however many countries it is, just living with each other and getting along with each other and getting along with each other, competing with each other, it is different. it is great to see that that is possible, and thatis to see that that is possible, and that is something i really enjoy, as well. well, murray won't be the only former grand slam winner calling time on their career after the olympics.

event he is taking part in, they lost the first set against the japanese pair of taro daniel and kei nishikorilevel, which meant the match would be decided on a io—point tie—break. murray and evans saved five match points against the japanese, and won seven points in a row to take the match at the first opportunity. murray's retirement is on hold. an extraordinary match. rafa nadal will play novak djokovic in the second round of the singles, after beating hungary's martin fucsovics. nadal won his doubles match with carlos alcaraz on saturday, but hinted he may pull out of the singles with a thigh problem. he won the first set comfortably, 6—1, but lost the second, before taking the decider 6—4. that sets up a 60th meeting against his great rival, djokovic. one of the poster—boys of the olympics, leon marchand, won france's second gold medal of the day as he completely dominated the field in the a00m individual medley. the 22—year—old ended france's 12—year wait for an olympic swimming gold, as he surged to victory in an olympic record, just shy of his own world record, finishing almost six sec

they take onjapanese pair taro daniel and kei nishikori andy murray set to retire after this olympicscaraz on saturday but said he may pull out of the singles. he is due to face marton fucsovics but admitted a thigh injury he picked up in training could mean he drops out to focus on the doubles. he say he'll make the smartest decision he can to give him the best chance of winning a medal. the olympics' triathlon swimming training session scheduled for sunday has been cancelled after recent heavy rain in paris affected pollution levels in the seine. paris mayor anne hidalgo promised a swimmable river for residents will be a key legacy of the games, and took a dip in the build up. but organisers say the tests carried out in the seine revealed water quality levels that, in the view of the international federation, world triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held. they said they are confident that water quality would improve before the event begins on tuesday. day three of the third test is just under way at edgbaston where england are looking for a 3—0

they take onjapanese pair taro daniel and kei nishikori in the first round at roland garros.ay has been cancelled after recent heavy rain in paris affected pollution levels in the seine. paris mayor anne hidalgo promised a swimmable river for residents, will be a key legacy of the games, and took a dip in the build up. but organisers say "the tests carried out in the seine revealed water quality levels, that in the view of the international federation of world triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held." they said they are confident that water quality would improve before the event begins on tuesday. convicted child rapist steven van de velde made his 0lympic beach volleyball debut on sunday, to a mixed reaction in paris, with audible boos. he and volleyball partner matthew immers lost 2—1 to italy's alex ranghieri and adrian carambula at the eiffel tower stadium earlier. his playing partner immers, speaking after the match, says he feels it was right that van de velde could compete at the games. we talked about it one time and we want to e

they take onjapanese pair taro daniel and kei nishikori in the first round at roland garros.inst moez echargui a short while ago. cam norrie has pulled out injured. convicted child rapist steven van de velde made his 0lympic beach volleyball debut on sunday, to a mixed reaction in paris, with audible boos. he and volleyball partner matthew immers lost 2—1 to italy's alex ranghieri and adrian carambula at the eiffel tower stadium earlier. his playing partner immers, speaking after the match, says he feels it was right that van de velde could compete at the games. we talked about it one time and we want to enjoy every moment on this stage because we qualified for it, we gave everything together for the past three years, two years, to qualify. i am really happy about it, that we can stand here and say, ok, next match we will give everything. you believe it is right that he is here at the olympics? yes, of course. we qualified. we gave two years, everything for it. i think it is right. to football, and manchester united face an anxious wait to discover the extent of injuries suff

focus on the men's doubles event alongside dan evans — they'll face japan pair taro daniel and kei nishikoriround. well, murray won't be the only former grand slam winner calling time on their career after the olympics. three—time grand slam winner angelique kerber has announced she'll be stepping away from the sport after the games. the 36—year—old is a former world number one — and competed at the 2016 olympics — where she won silver in the women's singles — beaten by puerto rican monica puig in the final. to action happening on thursday where the women's football events gets under way in the next couple of hours — and spain are one of those teams in action — looking for yet more glory. the men's team won the euros earlier this month whilst the women's national side won the world cup last year. alexis putellas was a part of that squad — and says it's incredible to involved in paris. there will be the best athletes of every sport around the world. it's incredible to be part of the olympic squad. the olympics is different. it's like magic, because if you love the sport, and you have 28 days

murray is playing in the doubles alongside dan evans for team gb againstjapan's taro daniel and kei nishikorith murray and evans receiving a big welcome from the fans after he confirmed he'll retire after the games. a back injury kept the 37—year—old out of the wimbledon men's singles, and he withdrew from the singles in paris here, too, opting to bring his career to a close in the doubles. but the first set today was dominated by the japanese pair, and they've taken it 6—2. it's 2—2 in the second. 22—time grand slam winner rafa nadal is into the second round. he saw off the hungarian marton fucsovic over three sets. that sets up a mouthwatering clash with novak djokovic in the next round. let's turn out attentions back to the pool then, and to the la defense arena, normally home to racing 92 in rugby union, but over the course of the games, it's the centre of racing in the pool. and a huge night ahead for britain's adam peaty, who is aiming for a third straight gold and looking to level the great michael phelps by winning the same event at three successive games. lots more to keep our eye on

in the opening round of the men's doubles, andy murray and dan evans will be up against japan's kei nishikori be up against nishikori in the singles. in the women's draw, katie boulter will face anna karolina schmiedlova of slovakia. boulter will then team up with heather watson to take on the former wimbledon champion, germany's angelique kerber, who'll retire after the olympics, and laura siegmund. former marathon world champion paula radcliffe says she's "very sorry" after wishing a convicted rapist competing at the olympics the "best of luck". steven van de velde, who's named in the netherlands beach volleyball squad, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to raping a 12—year—old british girl when he was 19. now 29, he resumed his volleyball career after serving just 12 months of his sentence, and was selected injune for the dutch olympic team. in a statement, radcliffe says... well, despite the games not formally opening until tomorrow, there has been some action already today. ireland will face fiji in the quarterfinals of the paris olympics after being edge

the pair play the japanese team of taro daniel and kei nishikori in the first round. match was stopped for nearly two hours. when play resumed, behind closed doors, the argentine goal was then ruled out by var for offside, with morocco holding out for the three minutes of play to win 2—1. now, as you can now, as you can see now, as you can see behind me, it is a beautiful day in paris, the weather is gorgeous, tomorrow is a big day, because it is when the opening ceremony happens, excitement is mounting, but also security and the police presence is mounting, and it has been for a good few weeks, and our paris correspondent hugh schofield has been out and about on the streets of the city looking at how paris is getting ready and has security measures have been put in place. fin security measures have been put in lace. ., , ._ place. on the eve of the big day, this bridge _ place. on the eve of the big day, this bridge is _ place. on the eve of the big day, this bridge is the _ place. on the eve of the big day, this bridge is the last _ place. on the eve of the big day,

they take onjapanese pair taro daniel and kei nishikori in the first round at roland garros. are playing their first match in paris. they are facing a tough opener against serbia, whose star man is nba two—time most valuable player nikola jokic. kevin durant scored 21 points for the states in the first half as they led by nine points at the break. into the third quarter and it's 57—65. convicted child rapist steven van de velde made his 0lympic beach volleyball debut on sunday to a mixed reaction in paris, with audible boos. he and volleyball partner matthew immers lost 2—1 to italy's alex ranghieri and adrian carambula at the eiffel tower stadium earlier. his playing partner immers, speaking after the match, says he feels it was right that van de velde could compete at the games. there was a british one—two at the belgian grand prix as george russell held off his mercedes team mate lewis hamilton at spa but russell's car was found to be 1.5kg below the minum permitted weight and stewards are currently deciding whether or not he should be disqualified. ferrari's charles lecle

they lost the first set against the japanese pair of taro daniel and kei nishikori, and came from a breakn a ten—point tie—break. murray and evans saved five match points against the japanese, and won seven points in a row to take the match at the first opportunity. murray's retirement is on hold. rafa nadal will play novak djokovic in the second round of the singles, after beating hungary's martin fucsovics. nadal won his doubles match with carlos alcaraz on saturday, but hinted he may pull out of the singles with a thigh problem. he won the first set comfortably, 6—1, but lost the second, before taking the decider 6—4. that sets up a 60th meeting against his great rival, djokovic. japan have their third gold medal of the games, after 14—year—old yoshizawa coco won the women's street skateboard. a skater�*s highest—scoring run and two highest—scoring tricks combine to provide an overall score, and yoshizawa's penultimate trick was enough to move her from 4th to top spot on the podium, ahead of compatriot akama liz and brazil's rayssa leal. in basketball, lebronjames inspired the usa as t

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against japan�*s taro daniel and kei nishikori, the pair came from a set down to level the match at rolandwasjust a bit of shock, you know, genuine happiness at the end of it. and, yeah, glad i came! well worth sticking around for. there�*s a flip side, of course, with devastation for athletes who don�*t make it through. and there was a huge shock as medal hopeful chelsie giles was knocked out in the second round of the women�*s 52kg judo. giles had won bronze for team gb at the tokyo olympics, but she lost to brazil�*s larissa pimenta in the golden score round, where the first person to score decides the result. you put in a lot of work and it can be done in a second. that�*s how judo works. you only get one chance. that�*s it. rosie eccles who was controversially knocked out of the women�*s 66kg boxing on a split—decision. welshwoman eccles won gold at the commonwealth games two years ago, and she appeared to be on the front foot throughout the three—round bout. but the judges voted 3—2 in favour of poland�*s aneta rygielska, drawing some boos in the stadium. closer to home, england have