we have had a couple of shock early exits, though, including the eighth seed maria sakkari.traight sets by spain's rebeka masarova, a player ranked 63 places below her. and a big shock in the men's draw, too. numberfour seed holger rune out, beaten in four sets by roberto carballes baena — a player ranked 59 places below him. usa captain stacy lewis has announced her team for next month's solheim cup — as they aim to win the trophy for the first time in three attempts. world number one lilia vu and second—ranked nelly korda are among nine automatic qualifiers, whilst lpga tour rookie rose zhang is also named. ally ewing, cheyenne knight and angel yin are named as the captain's picks. we're going overseas. we have lost the last two and this european team is really, really good. their top six is as good as they've ever been, and we have a task ahead of us. so, you know, on paper, we've got all these players on the rankings, but new york has a lot in their favour right now we have to break the street. belgium's remco evenepoel has won stage three of the vuelta a espana, on the

but there are shocks on the opening day, as maria sakkari and holgar rune both crash out to lower rankedpposition. and a year out from the paralympics, we're in france to see how things are shaping up ahead of the highly—anticipated games. hello there, and welcome along to the programme. lots to get through. and we start in spain, where it's been a huge day of developments in the story that continues to dominate world football — and the latest of which, may finally spell the end of luis rubiales�* time, as the president of the spanish football federation following allegations of an unwanted kiss on playerjenni hermoso. it all happened after spain won the world cup over a week ago. rubiales said the kiss was consensual. hermoso said it wasn't. and now, after a week of criticism, rubiales has now lost the support of the country's football federation. in a statement, the rfef said... the president's request that mr luis rubiales immediately present his resignation as president. they went on to say... well, that all came at the end of a long day of developments where spanish prosecutors open

the eighth seed maria sakkari is out — beaten in straight sets by spain's rebeka masarova.grand slam. britain's lily miyazaki gets under way against in the men's draw, the seeds are not safe either. 25th seed alexander bublik has lost in three sets to 2020 champion dominic thiem. the austrian is unseeded after being dogged by a wrist injury. later on tonight, the three—time champion novak djokovic begins his quest to win a record extending 24th men's grand slam title. he plays the frenchman alexandre muller first, having missed last year's tournament due to his covid vaccination status. i see this every grand slam that i play right now is really a golden opportunity to make more history. so, of course, there is a big significance to that. i mean, iwouldn�*t say, you know, it adds a bit more to the fact that i have not played here for two years. the feeling is pretty much the same. there is always expectation, excitement and ambition to win the title. it's pretty much the same this year. and commentary live from flushing meadows is available right now on 5 sports extra, bbc

the early upset on day one saw eighth seed maria sakkari from greece knocked out by spanish world nobeka masarova. she's now lost in the first round of three consecutive majors. fourth seed holger rune suffered a shock defeat in first round. the dane lost in 4 sets to world number 63 roberto carballes baena of spain. no such problems for norway's casper ruud who got past american emilio nava in 4 sets. he'll face china's zhang zhi—zhen in the second round. england midfielder ella toone says the behaviour of spanish football federation president luis rubiales at the world cup final was "unacceptable" and has overshadowed spain's success. there have been numerous demands for rubiales to resign immediately after he kissed the spanish player jenni hermoso following their victory over england. spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether the incident amounts to a crime of sexual assault. toone insists the right action has to be taken spain were unbelievable throughout the tournament. the won the world cup, which should be the main talking point, it is overshadowed by some

but there are shocks on the opening day, as maria sakkari and holgar rune both crash out to lower—rankedympics, we're in france to see how things are shaping up ahead of the highly anticipated games. hello there and welcome along to the programme. lots to get through. and we start in spain, where it's been a huge day of developments in the story that continues to dominate world football, and the latest of which may finally spell the end of luis rubiales' time as the president

meanwhile, coco gauff beat greece's maria sakkari in straight sets to take the women's title.out of wimbledon in the first round last month — but bounced back in style in her first tournament since that defeat, taking the match 6—2, 6—3. i would say i'm heading in the right direction. both areas of my game can improve a lot more. i know a lot of people try to stay away from that side but i feel like there are moments where i can improve and affect work especially, so i would say i'm in the right check. i feel like i can always get better. henry slade and alex dombrandt are among the notable absentees from steve borthwick�*s 33—man england squad for the upcoming rugby union world cup. slade played at the last two world cups, but has been left out by borthwick. saracens hooker theo dan who made his debut in saturday's defeat to wales is selected, while billy vunipola is the only specialist number eight. england's first game is against argentina in marseille on 9 september. and that's all the sport for now. there will be more disruption on the rail network this week — as members

meanwhile, coco gauff beat greece's maria sakkari in straight sets to take the women's title.t of wimbledon in the first round last month, but bounced back in style in her first tournament since that defeat, taking the match 6—2, 6—3. i would say heading in the right direction. i mean, both areas of my game, even the back and can improve a lot more. i know a lot of people try to stay away from that side, but i do feel there are moments i can improve, and the food work especially on both sides. would i say i am completely satisfied with i am playing? yes, in the way, but also know because i feel i can always get better. henry slade and alex dombrandt are among the notable absentees from steve borthwick�*s 33—man england squad for the upcoming rugby union world cup. slade played at the last two world cups, but has been left out by borthwick. saracens hooker theo dan, who made his debut in saturday's defeat to wales, is selected, while billy vunipola is the only specialist number eight. england's first game is against argentina in marseille on 9th september. and that's all the sp

the early upset on day one saw eighth seed maria sakkari from greece knocked out by spanish world numberbeka masarova. she's now lost in the first round of three consecutive majors. fourth seed holger rune suffered a shock defeat in the first round. the dane lost in four sets to world number 63 roberto carballes baena of spain. no such problems for norway's casper ruud, who got past american emilio nava in four sets. he'll face china's zhang zhizhen in the second round. the spanish football federation is exploring its options over whether it can sack women's world cup—winning head coachjorge vilda. vilda remains in thejob despite most of his coaching staff resigning in protest against federation president luis rubiales�* refusal to quit for kissing squad member jenni hermoso after their world cup win. vilda was spotted applauding rubiales on friday, when rubiales repeatedly insisted he would not resign. england midfielder ella toone says rubiales�* behaviour has overshadowed spain's success. spain were unbelievable throughout the tournament. they won the world cup, which should be the ma

the early upset on day one saw eighth seed maria sakkari from greece knocked out by spanish world numbert round of three consecutive majors. fourth seed holger rune suffered a shock defeat in the first round. the dane lost in four sets to world number 63 roberto carballes baena of spain.

eighth seed maria sakkari is out.

elsewhere though we could have an upset, in eighth seed maria sakkari losing to spain's rebeka masarova

elsewhere though we could have an upset, in eighth seed maria sakkari losing to spain's rebeka masarovan the first set 6—4. currently 4—3 to masorova in the second. sakkari now serving to stay in the match and the olympic champion belinda bencic is also in action right now. she's up against the russian kamilla rakhimova — and a set up there, winning the first 6—2. the second, she's 5—2 on bencic�*s serve going for the matchrakhimova is playing under a neutralflag for this tournamernt though — because of the ongoing conflict between russia and ukraine. later on tonight, the three—time champion novak djokovic is on court — as he looks to win a record extending 24th men's grand slam title. he plays the frenchman alexandre muller in the opening round — and djokovic says he's excited to return after a two—year absence from flushing meadows. he missed last year's event due to his covid vaccine status. i see this every grand slam that i play right now is really a golden opportunity to make more history. so, of course, there is a big significance to that. i mean, i wouldn't say, you know, it ad

we have had a couple of shock early exits, though, including the eighth—seed maria sakkari.roberto carballes baena, a player ranked 59 places below him. 25th—seed alexander bublik is also out, losing in straight sets to the 2020 champion dominic thiem. later on, the three—time us open champion novak djokovic is on court as he looks to win a record—extending 24th men's grand slam title. he plays the frenchman alexandre muller in the opening round, and djokovic says he's excited to return after a two—year absence from flushing meadows. he missed last year's event due to his covid vaccine status. every grand slam that i play right now is really a golden opportunity to make more history. of course there is a big significance to that. i wouldn't say, it adds a bit more the fact i haven't played here for two years, it's just the feeling is pretty much the same. there is always expectations and ambition and excitement to win the title, and that's the same this year. romelu lukaku looks as though he's heading back to italy once more. the chelsea striker is set to join serie a side r

eighth seed maria sakkari is out. was beaten in straight sets by spain's rebeka masarova, a player ranked 63 places below sakkari, who was 4—1 up in the first set. but her patchy form rolls on, beaten 6—4, 6—4. in the men's draw, the seeds are not safe either. 25th—seed alexander bublik lost in straight sets to the 2020 champion dominic thiem. the austrian is unseeded after being dogged by a wrist injury. thiem faces american ben shelton in the second round on wednesday. later on, the three—time us open champion novak djokovic is on court as he looks to win a record—extending 24th men's grand slam title. he plays the frenchman alexandre muller in the opening round, and djokovic says he's excited to return after a two—year absence from flushing meadows. he missed last year's event due to his covid vaccine status. every grand slam i play right now is a goal and opportunity to make more history. of course there is a big significance to that. i wouldn't say, it adds a bit more that i haven't played here for two years, it

meanwhile, coco gauff beat greece's maria sakkari in straight sets to take the women's title.was knocked out of wimbledon in the first round last month, but bounced back in style in her first tournament since that defeat, taking the match 6—2, 6—3. i would say i'm heading in the right direction. both areas of my game can improve a lot more. i know a lot of people try to stay away from that side but i feel like there are moments where i can improve and affect work especially, so i would say i'm in the right check. i feel like i can always get better. and that's all the sport for now. lawyers for the former pakistani prime minister, imran khan have been in court today, challenging a decision over the weekend to jail him for three years. his lawyers say he is being held in "deplorable conditions" in jail but remains in "good spirits." he was sentenced, on saturday, for failing to declare money earned from selling state gifts, while he was in office. after the verdict he was taken from his home directly to prison. he has denied the charges. we can cross now to lahore, where we can

maria sakkari and other elite tennis players say they smelled the distinct odor on monday. fans said they smelled it, but they didn't see anyone in the stands smoking. sometimes it smells sweet. i mean, it's something that we cannot control because we're in an open space. there is a park behind. people can do whatever they want. i have not smelled any marijuana since i've been here. and i know what it smells like. well, another player, alexander zverev, said court 17, definitely smelled like snoop dogg's living room. the united states tennis association tried to find the source. it is believed it may be coming from a park just outside the gates. very interesting. hopefully, snoop dogg got a little chuckle out of that, i guess. hopefully all right. time is 649. sal, everybody behaving for you out on the roads now, are they? are dave and pam. don't you think smoking marijuana should be a joint decision between the players and the spectators? oh oh, boy. oh boy. yeah. clever. let's go and take a look at the commute. now. i do want to see that traffic on the bridges is doing ok