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britain's dan evans beats the world number one, novak djokovic, in straight sets.in the sport on the bbc news channel, the perfect start for arsenal against slavia prague in the europa league, as the gunners look for a spot in the last four. good evening. the coronavirus pandemic has put enormous pressure on the nhs, and stark new figures showjust how difficult it's been for the service to treat other patients. the number of people now on hospital waiting lists in england reached record levels in february. a total of 4.7 million people were waiting for routine operations and procedures in england. if we look at those waiting more than a year to start hospital treatment, there were just over 1,600 in february 2020. but 12 months on, there are nearly 388,000 waiting more than a year. but how can the nhs make up the backlog? today, borisjohnson said he'd do whatever it takes to deal with the problem. here's our health editor, hugh pym. zen, who has a learning disability, needed an operation on his pancreas. it was cancelled in september and then again in december last

in a week where evans beat novak djokovic and david goffin, tsitsipas — the number 5 seed here — provedone losing 6—2 6—1. still an impressive run for evans who'd only ever won four top level matches on clay before this week. and tsitsipas will face the sixth seed andrey rublev in tomorrow's final, after the russian beat casper ruud of norway in straight sets in their semi final. rublev knocked out the 11 time champion rafa nadal yesterday and is now into his first atp masters 1000 final. great britain are a step closer to the 2022 billiejean king cup finals after they beat mexico in their play off tie at the national tennis centre in roehampton. though heather watson lost earlier, katie boulter knew that if she beat giuliana 0lmos they'd be through — and that's exactly what boulter did, winning in straight sets 6—3 6—1 and giving britain an unassailable 3—1 lead in the best of 5 series. that means they're into a qualifier next year, which if they win will take them to the finals. the world snooker championship is underway in sheffield — with fans allowed into the crucible theatre as pa

the british number one won his first match on clay for four years on monday and now he's beaten novak djokovicrent world number one before, and on his least favourite surface, he pulled off the biggest win of his career. as jim lumsden reports. not many gave him a chance, but evans had never played a djokovic, so anything was possible. the perfect start for the british number one, an immediate break of serve. djokovic had lavish praise on evans this week, calling him smart, explosive, and possessing a great variety in his game. the momentum had been building for evans, a first atp title injanuary, two victories on clay this week, his first in almost four years on the red stuff. and soon, the first that was his 6—a. evans burns him with a past. attempted to regain control, sending evans around the court, but the briton looked drained but dove deep. he served for the match. evans held his nerve for the biggest win of his career, a straight sets victory over the world number two ——one who hadn't played badly — his opponent had just been superb. jim lunsden, bbc news. of course i doubted myself in

in a week where evans beat novak djokovic and david goffin, tsitsipas — the number 5 seed here — provede losing 6—2 6—1. still an impressive run for evans, who'd only ever won four top—level matches on clay before this week. before we go, the second half is underway at wembley where chelsea are taking on manchester city for a place in the fa cup final. these are live pictures from bbc one come awake and watch the action. it is goalless. one player has gone off with an injury. phil foden is on in his place. that's all from sportsday. i'll be back with the result from that game, and the rest of the day's sport, in an hour. until then, goodbye. welcome to click. we are into the second year of the sofa shows now, so it is time to mix it up a bit. can you see anything different? i can't see anything for is it your hair again?— can't see anything for is it your hair auain? i, i, , i, , hair again? no, the hair is always chanauin. hair again? no, the hair is always changing- keep — hair again? no, the hair is always changing. keep looking. - hair again? no, the hair is always changing. keep lo

on clay doing a career of british number one full copies doubled the tally this week beating novak djokovicre was a major shock in one of the other quarter finals. rafa nadal is now out. the king of clay was beaten in three sets by andrey rublev. the russian won the first and the last set to inflict a rare defeat on the spaniard on his favourite surface. staying with tennis, great britain have won both their opening matches of their play off against mexico as they look to qualify for next year's billyjean king cup finals. it's the new name for the fed cup. in the last half hour heather watson beat giuliana 0lmos. 7—5, 6—1 at the national tennis centre in london. an impressive straight sets win for her and... things got off to a perfect start for gb — with katie boulter, who's had injury problems for a couple of years, easing past marcela zacarias in straight sets — winning 7—5 6—0. i have been playing some really good tennis in practice. you know, ifelt like when i settled i wanted to bring that out on the court. i was pretty happy with the second set for sure. i did a good job closing the

gets better weekjust gets better and betterfor dan evidence. the british number one — who beat novak djokovicing from a set down to beat the world number 15 — david goffin. evans wininng 5—7, 6—3 6—4. pure joy from evans at the end. he hadn't won on clay for four years until this week and has never got this far in a masters 1,000 tournament. he'll face greece's stefanos tsistsipas next for a place in the final. evans did not expect to be at this stage of a clay—court master his semifinal. had only want four matches on clay at his entire career doing a career of british number one full copies doubled the tally this week beating novakjack of x and then when in three sets in the quarterfinals today. moving very well, clearly he's been working hard on his fitness was up i think the heavier conditions have helped them. the ball is not bouncing up toward shoulder height which he doesn't enjoy. it's selling fairly low, it's helping his sliced back in. he's been a revelation. i think it can be pretty shattered coming cyber finals again at the pass without evidence is still in the doubles with his bri

dan evans will face world number one novak djokovic in the third round of the monte carlo masters — afterd seem to be struggling with illness, but a significant win for evans all the same. now today is exactly 100 days until the start of the delayed tokyo olympics. the postponement of the games last summer has had a contrasting impact on athletes and competitors. the team gb women's 7s rugby team have onlyjust started training together again and have had to raise money to fulfill their olympic dream after the squad was effectively disbanded. jo currie has been to meet the squad in loughborough. powering their way through to tokyo, 100 days out from the olympics and great britain rugby sevens women are hard at it. but the journey hasn't been easy. previously full—time professionals cutbacks met these players lost their contracts, meaning they had to return to the 15 format of the game or look forjobs outside the sport. the months went by, and the uncertainty increased. the olympics suddenly were inhabiting for a year, so we lost a bit of direction. and you could feel, as much as we were tr

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the american wrestling and movie star wayne johnson he's also danced with serbian tennis player novak djokovic. he's a legend and it was a real honor. surprisingly most of it was that he knew what i am and what i do. you know he had already known who i was for quite a while and that made me happy. leave now also works as a model he even designed his own sneakers for a french fashion label by now he is well known in paris where people approach him regularly. but it still feels weird i tell myself sometimes yes that's how it is now he will recognise you. now a days so he makes good money with his various activities he even has a manager of the days when he danced for money on the streets of paris are long over. i once lost my phone to dance to buy a new one. so clubs in one day and there's a 100 euros taken and bought a new phone with the money. i paid was the one i'm going to euro coins the salesman was really surprised but he does not need to dance on the street nowadays but he can't help himself. right now i like this move. and i'll come back. to you specially enjoys hanging out with his frie

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dan evans will face novak djokovic in the third round of the monte carlo masters — after the britishgames last summer has had a contrasting impact on athletes and competitors. the team gb women's 7s rugby team have onlyjust started training together and have had to raise money to fulfil their olympic dream after the squad was effectively disbanded. jo currie has been to meet the squad in loughborough. powering their way through to tokyo, 100 days out from the olympics in great britain rugby sevens women are hard at it. but the journey hasn't been easy. previously full—time professionals cutbacks met these players lost their contracts, meaning they had to return to the format of the game or look forjobs outside the sport. the format of the game or look for “obs outside the sporti format of the game or look for “obs outside the sport. the months went b . outside the sport. the months went b , and outside the sport. the months went by. and the — outside the sport. the months went by, and the uncertainty _ outside the sport. the months went by, and the uncertainty increased. i by, and th

still ahead on al-jazeera the italian teenager accused gearing up to play world number one novak djokovic that story coming up with all the sports but. that's. all. it's time for the sport here's jemma. with wednesday marking 100 days to go until the take your name picks the international olympic committee's head of course nation has reiterated that the games will go ahead tokyo 2020 was postponed by year because of the current a virus pandemic and will be held without overseas a spectator's but john says holding the games successfully will send a global message most importantly for the athletes they will be able to show really big movement will be able to show it will be nice as the people of japan will be able to show this is been a victory of human try and over the. and enable us to show just what can be achieved working together. cleveland indians baseball player you chang was the target of racist abuse on social media after making a mistake during a game on monday chang was playing 1st base against the chicago white sox and made a throwing error which ultimately cost his side the gam

what week it has been at the multicolor masters after beating novak djokovic yesterday.four level wins but has now doubled that tally on the surface. he will face the other in the semifinal. so while the fa cup semi final on sunday between southampton and leicester city would have up to 4000 in attendance at wembley, no one will be there tomorrow. it's a big one to whet the appetite — chelsea against manchester city. both teams of course champions league semi—finallists aswell. joe lynskey has more. since may 2019, much in football has changed, but some things have stayed the same. to bring herfrom manchester city! that year, they won all the domestic trophies, but this year could be even better. trophies, but this year could be even better-— trophies, but this year could be even better. cavender brenner, manchester _ even better. cavender brenner, manchester city, _ even better. cavender brenner, manchester city, into _ even better. cavender brenner, manchester city, into the - even better. cavender brenner, manchester city, into the semi l manchester city, into the sem

number 2 ranked player called the news a big disappointment he was seeded 2nd behind top ranked novak djokovic at the pro tennis event as f. is now focused on recovery and looking forward to the upcoming major the french open schedule to start with may. we wish him a speedy recovery muslims are across the world are marking the start of ramadan islams holiest month. grahams and saudi arabia prayed at the sacred site of mecca while social distancing rituals during ramadan include fasting from dawn to dusk and communal prayers. to have received at least one covert 19 vaccine shots are allowed to enter mosques in the holy cities of mecca and medina. and that doesn't respect you so much for washing coming up next as a leader show kick off the top of the hour. pick up. a good celebration during the hot. trend for defeat both to stay on course for the champions. drama in the relegation battle. tonight in the last 2nd and that quitting time for the coach gets to pick up. next on t.w. . more than a 1000 years ago europe witnesses a huge construction boom. christianity from established itself. both reli

ranked male player called the news a vague disappointment he was seeded 2nd behind top ranked novak djokovic at the pro tennis events medvedev is now focused on recovery and looking forward to the upcoming major the french open scheduled to start with me. and lead limbs across the world are marking the start of ramadan islam's holiest month . bill grahams and saudi arabia prayed at the sacred site of mecca social distancing rituals during ramadan include fasting from dawn to dusk and communal prayers worshippers who have received at least one covert 19 vaccine shot are allowed to enter must in the homes . watching to tell you news from berlin we'll have more headlines for you at the top of the hour on the gulf really for me and the entire team thanks for your company. the fight against the coronavirus tend to have a. has the rate of infection been developing what does the latest research say. information and context the coronavirus update 19 specials. on t w.

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britain's number one tennis player, dan evans, has beaten the world number one novak djokovic in the first meeting between the pair. evans won in straight sets against the the 18—times grand slam champion in the third round of the monte carlo masters, to record the biggest win of his career. our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. heads djokovic wins, tails evans loses. the odds had suggested only one outcome in monte carlo, but here was a reminder that there is nothing definite about being favourite. the world number one was second—best from the start, as dan evans charged into a 3—0 lead. the british number one had never beaten a top six player, but soon the first set was his, 6—4. djokovic, one of the greatest players of all time, attempted to force his way back, but only came back down to earth, as evans, with craft and guile, fought back from three games down to close out the match for the biggest win of his life. commentator: and the world's best is beaten by britain's best. _ it's one to savour, for maybe after the tournament to tell the kids or grandkids that i beat t

the bbc news channel — another clay—court win for dan evans, sets up a third round clash with novak djokovice monte carlo masters. good evening. labour has lost a commons vote to set up a parliamentary inquiry, into the lobbying row involving david cameron. but that hasn't eased pressure on the government, over the controversy involving the failed financial services firm, greensill capital. the labour leader sir keir starmer has accused the prime minister of presiding over what he called a return to "tory sleaze". it follows days of revelations and accusations about mr cameron lobbying ministers on behalf of greensill. borisjohnson says he shares the concerns raised, but insists a review he's ordered would get to the bottom of the issue, and tonight a spokesman for mr cameron said the former prime minister would "respond positively" to any request to give evidence to mp5. with the latest, here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg. whistling cause for alarm? labour thinks it is onto something. after weeks of claims about an all—too—close relationship between politics and those trying to t

and 19—year—old jannik sinner will face world number one and top seed novak djokovic in the second round4. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — that's bbc.com/sport. but from me, austin halewood, and the rest of the sport team, goodbye. as difficult as lockdown may have been, for some it's been an opportunity to flex their creative muscles. many took up painting, others began writing that novel they'd always had in mind. but if you're a legendary rock star like sir mick jagger, you're only going to express yourself in one way, as the bbc�*s tim allman explains. he was once an �*exile on main st.�* now, he is a legend in lockdown. sir mickjagger, stuck at home like the rest of us, decided to turn his experience into song: eazy sleazy, a tale about zoom calls, tiktok videos and too much television. it's a transatlantic coproduction made with another rock god of a younger vintage. sirmick said: dave's fulsome response: it's actually been quite a busy period for the rolling stones' lead singer. last year the band launched their first store in london's carnaby street. now,

the british number one dan evans is taking on the world number one novak djokovic in the third rounders. in what is meant to be the brits least favourite surface he secured a double break in the first set, and despite djokovic levelling at four all, evans took it 6—4. he's 30, evans, but has never played djokovic before. he won his first match on clay in almost four years in the first round, and is in good form, having secured his first atp tour title this year too. great britain have named their team for friday's billiejean king cup play off tie with mexico, what is the revamped fed cup. there's a return for katie boulter in the first match. she suffered a stress fracture in her back the last time she played for britain two years ago. she's been picked ahead of the higher ranked harriet dart. there's nojohanna konta, so heather watson leads the team. victory would put them through to a one—off qualifier, the winner of which competes in a new—look12—team final in april next year. merseyside police have launched an investigation after a window on real madrid's team bus was smashed as

the monte—carlo masters continues on friday, but world number one novak djokovic won't be there.ber 33, who'd only won his first match on clay in four years on monday, takes on 11th seed david goffin in the quarterfinals. but world number two rafael nadal remains on course for a record—extending 12th title in monte carlo, after he thrashed grigor dimitrov for the loss of just two games. nadal faces russia's andrey rublev in the last eight. now, italy's famous imola racetrack went 14 years without staging a formula one race but this weekend it'll host its second emilia romagna grand prix injust six months. the race was added to this year's calendar to replace the chinese grand prix, which was cancelled because of the pandemic. covid restrictions mean there won't be any fans at imola, when practice starts on friday and red bull's sergio perez hopes that doesn't detract from the race itself. the race is not so interesting for the fans if it is a normal race. we offer safety cars so it can end up being a 1—stop race and boring for the fans but hopefully we are there in the mix from d

biggest win of the british number one dan evans�* career — he beats the 18—time grand slam winner novak djokovice carlo masters. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. we have the clearest evidence yet of the way the pressure on the nhs in dealing with the covid pandemic has affected its ability to treat other patients. the number of people now on hospital waiting lists in england reached its highest since records began nearly 15 years ago. a total of 4.7 million people were waiting for routine operations and procedures in england at the end of february 2021. let's take a look at those having to wait more than a year to start hospital treatment. it stood atjust over 1,600 in february 2020. by this february, 12 months on, there are nearly 388,000 patients waiting more than a year for treatment. those numbers set out the huge and complex challenge facing the nhs — how to make up the backlog of work. today, borisjohnson said he'd do whatever it takes to deal with the problem. 0ur health editor, hugh pym, reports. vicki has a heart condition and needs regular checkups with a cardiologist,

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was knocked out in the semi—finals of the monte carlo masters — having beaten world number one novak djokovicvans still has a chance of silverware in the principality today. he's chasing a first career doubles title — alongside fellow brit neal skupski. yesterday's win in the last four means evans has knocked out the top seeds in both singles and doubles this week. the women's six nations final has been decided after france comfortably beat ireland to seal their place in the match against england next week. france — who're ranked fourth in the world — finished top of their pool and ran riot over the irish defence, with cyrielle banet scoring two tries as they won by 56 points to 15. and ireland will face italy in a game for third place after they beat scotland in glasgow by 41 points to 20. defending champion ronnie 0'sullivan is through to the second round of the world snooker championship. a reduced crowd watched on at the crucible theatre in sheffield as part of the government pilot scheme to reintroduce spectators. 0'sullivan beat debutant markjoyce ten frames to four, having struggled fo

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earlier, britain's dan evans followed up his shock win over novak djokovic with another victory.ayer has now won his quarterfinal. he will face stiff in the sisyphus in the semi final. the formula one grand prix in italy. >> something broke. i don't know. sanaa: red bull had a disastrous day. their racer, who looks set to become lewis hamilton's main challenger this season had problems with his car in the second practice. his teammate, sergio perez failed to finish practice after an incident with another driver damaged his car. mercedes clocked the best time ahead of hamilton. >> i like italy. the food is good. i enjoy being here. the driving so far hasn't been the luckiest, but i had driveshaft issues. so i stopped the car. >> we definitely did not see the best out of all of her -- of oliver today. we still think we have the fastest car. sanaa: the champion made his return to the track for the first time in nine months. the spaniard, who fractured his arm during last season's opening race finished sixth in practice ahead of the portuguese grand prix. the vancouver canucks hockey

the british number one — who beat novak djokovic yesterday — is now through to the semi finals afternt. he'll face greece's stefanos tsistsipas next for a place in the final. staying with tennis, great britain have won both their opening matches of their play off against mexico as they look to qualify for next years billyjean king cup finals. it's the new name for the fed cup. in the last half hour heather watson beat giuliana 0lmos. 7—5, 6—1 at the national tennis centre in london. an impressive straight sets win for her. earlier, things got off to a perfect start for gb with katie boulter — who's had injury problems for a couple of years — easing past marcela zacarias in straight sets — winning 7—5 6—0. this is the best—of—5 this time tomorrow. i have been playing some really good tennis and practice. you know, i felt like when i set up to my survey to bring that out on the court. i was pretty happy with the second set for sure. was pretty happy with the second set forsure. i did was pretty happy with the second set for sure. i did a good job closing to match up. any maps that you

tennis is number one and novak djokovic returns to action at the monte carlo mostest next week in his 1st event since winning the australian open almost 2 months ago he admits he's missed the game and is physically and mentally prepared for the tournament and looking further ahead the next grand slam is the french open which stops in may and has been delayed by a week in the hype that more fans will be able to attend of its things this could make things difficult for top prizes every time you move any tournament for a week i mean particularly grand slam it messes up with a calendar and a schedule and that's going to be a big challenge for it to be a no every time you make you make that kind of a call you have to see how that impacts the entire tour and need impacts it affects many tournaments and many weeks refound out also hasn't played since taking part in melbourne and he to makes his return at the same tournament in want to tie the king of clay as he's known has won this event and 11 times in 15 appearance is and if results go his way he can return to world number 2 the 20th time

it's a bus and dan evans streamline are determined to evans who knocked out world number one novak djokovic on his way to the semifinals run out of luck against the greek world number 5. to 6261 we. kind of you know do live in russia followed up by his victory over 11 time champion rafael nadal was straight sets win against the mood of norway need this it's a pass all the 23 year old that russian has ever won the title at this level of the sport maybe you know and that's about to marry him in london. thanks very much now just a couple of stories to bring in about 200000 kilograms of illegally harvested giant clam shells worth nearly $25000000.00 have been seized in the philippines the biggest known hole of the endangered species to date for suspects have been arrested in the philippines killing jai. can lead to prison sentences of up to 12 years they're incredibly vulnerable to poaching and they used as a replacement of ivory in jewelry and decorations and then a poundland has been rescued from a wildlife smuggler in india is obvious in our city police raided just a just as one of a friend

and i get to support his leader thank you adrian in the last few minutes world number one novak djokovic has been knocked out of the monte carlo masters of it was beaten in straight sets by britain's dan evans in the 3rd round it's the biggest win of evans career by some distance talk of it's had been playing and his 1st tournament since winning the australian open title back in february. well 4th seed stuff on assists across was a straight sets winner against christian the greek player is through to the last 8 in this tournament for the 1st time he's reached at least the quarter finals of every event he's played this year. real madrid and manchester city have completed the line up for the semifinals of the european champions league city were 42 aggregate winners against crucial dortmund of germany and mil mil draw against liverpool was enough for reality progress 31 on aggregate they haven't maybe been the liverpool last season when they were champion but still she has a really strong side and yet to ensure one of the home and here known elizabeth result. so yeah i think it's always har

barbara thank you so much tennis world number one novak djokovic has been knocked out of the monte carlo masters jockey which was beaten in straight sets by britain's dan evans in the 3rd round it's the biggest win of evans's career by some distance job which had been playing at his 1st tournaments since winning the australian open title back in february. he says being one of the worst. performances from my side i can recall in the last years i don't want to take anything away from his win but from my side i just felt awful on the court overall just nothing worked and it's one of those days. you know of course i died myself and as much is in the much. you know. it's not noisy you know it's you've got all sorts really for your head so it's just how he was how it was. you know he wanted to say the. you know maybe after the tournament. you know the kids and grandkids is it will them want to know as well. well number 3 raf no doubt easter in his match against 14 seen grigor dimitrov a spaniard turned just 55 minutes to dispatch his opponent to do take it very well the 34 year old who is aimi

britain's dan evans has followed up his shots went over novak djokovic with another victory evans beat the world number one in straight sets on thursday and in the last few minutes the unseeded evans has won his quarter final against belgium's david goffin in 3 sets and stuff honest since the past had a much easier passage into the final for his opponent davidovits quit midway through the match with an injury it's the 1st time since the past has reached the semis in monte carlo manchester united have given themselves another chance to end their losing run and cup semifinals afford an ill aggregate win over spanish side granada has moved united into the last 4 of the europa league during his time as manager only going to so shire has led the team to 4 previous semifinals until united rather have lost all of them to the relish the chance again to go to a final i think the i've seen the determination and every player that we want to go one 3rd is the disappointment of all the defeats that we've had they give us the motivation to go one step further and hopefully and and the season on the

2031 with the 2nd tennis grand slam of the year the french open a month away a world number one novak djokovic has decided to reduce his schedule he's pulled out of the madrid open which starts on sunday meaning he won't defend the title he won in 2019 masters event was cancelled due to the pandemic. and as the saying goes it's better to be safe than sorry and a quick thinking boy in major league baseball very much took that advice on board he was jumping into the stands to evade a bullet coming his way a fast moving driver from the cincinnati reds almost took him out he was sitting down. i think with reactions like that it could be a future goalkeeper perhaps yeah i guess. so and i thank you very much for that and that is it for this news hour do stay with us we're going to be back in just a few minutes with more of the day's news. and. frank assessments of poison but the government wants what exactly how and what measures are now taking for a situation like i'm not that you could ever get informed opinions is the u.s. with thinking military positioning in the middle east or is it just a simp

and it was a bad day for novak djokovic as the world number one was dumped out of the serbian open inthe semi is ironically in the stadium named after him after more than 3 hours on court joke of it went down in 3 sets. women's world number one ashley barty is into the final and stood guard the australian had a tough time against ukraine's in a bit alina after losing the 1st said barty came back to win 467662 in the final she will face an arena sabella nikka who upset simona halep in the semi. liverpool manager has written an open letter to the club's fans urging them to united behind the team if the poor drew 11 with newcastle in their 1st home game since the club's alliance with the european super league a result that leaves them 6 in the table club said the supporters were right to have been upset iterated that neither he nor the players had been involved in decision to sign up this was a great victory for football supporters i want to make this clear from the outset i agree with their opposition i made this clear to our owners the part i have struggled with is seeing at this club

tennis world number one novak djokovic tends to action at the monte carlo masters next week in his 1st event since winning the australian open almost 2 months ago rafa nadal also hasn't played it since taking part in melbourne and he too makes his return at the same tournament in monaco the king of clay as he's known as won this event and levon times in 15 appearances great record and if there's if results go his way he can return it to wild at number 2 the 20 time a grand slam champion has been recovering from a back injury but feels fit and raring to go i take it a while after i was put on the i want to be my 2nd tournament is through that the situation that we are facing not helps to to play that often but yeah right for an important part of the season for me and i think i did the right work to be to be ready so let's see remain a couple of days of practice here but yeah happy the way got them playing. for the moment my body is in good shape so i am excited about playing here in monaco a game of the guidelines everybody know is one of my favorite tournaments without a doubt i love b

britain's dan evans has followed up his shock win over novak djokovic with another victory evans beat the world number one in straight sets on thursday and now the unseated player has won his quarter final against belgium's david goffin in 3 sets he'll face a fine us that's a pass in the semifinals. so i'm tried of of how i can but today especially with the new the. concentration was it wasn't right and i'm really happy with clinic 3 because you know when and yes they would have been you know so it was with a bad performance today so it's a pass had a much easier passage into the last for his opponent the vid of it for keane a quick midway through the match with an injury it's the 1st time the greek player has reached the semis in monte carlo. manchester united have given themselves another chance to end their losing run in the cup semifinals a 4 nil aggregate when over spanish side granada has moved united into the last 4 of the year up a leak during his time as manager ole gunnar sol shire has led the team to 4 previous semifinals united have lost all of them. we relish the chance a

tennis world number one novak djokovic has made a when he returned to competitive action djokovic to be italian teenager yannick center to reach the last 16 of the monte carlo masters the serve hasn't played since he won the australian open title in february. feels great. also playing here in monaco where resides and you know use this club actually as a as a training base for from 16 years so feels playing it feels like playing at home and it was a was a very very good encounter i thought it was a great 1st match big challenge for me he is in form byron munich's head coach says he's considering his future after his team were knocked out of the european champions league flick side were beaten by a paris a german in the quarter finals the defending champions won the 2nd leg in paris one nil but went out on away goals p.s.g. will face dortmund or manchester city in the last 4. and former p.s.g. boss thomas tickell saw his chelsea side beat one nil by porto but they still went through 21 on aggregate it means chelsea are into the semifinals for the 1st time since 2014 but the young team

well novak djokovic and rough on the doll are back in action at the monte carlo masters both players had easy wins on wednesday night all was a straight one straight sets against winner arjen time a qualifier frederick bonus health. in the last 16 a little later on the spaniards main concern has been staying clear of coronavirus after practice partner and world number 2 medvedev tested positive head of the events and baseball pitcher carlos rode on has put a career best performance for the chicago white sox ahead bought a hit batter and the 9th inning against the cleveland indians cost him the chance this of the perfect game but rode on did become only the 20th white sox player in franchise history to throw a no hitter and his team's 80 victory. all right that's it for me back to adrian libby thanks we'll see you again a little later a little bit for the news hour as well but what he was considering is how about talk to each other in just a few moments i'll see you again thanks for watching but for the. planet earth a wondrous diverse ecosystem but human activity is the escalating cl

the da will play all 3 of russia in the quarter finals on a little later his main title rival novak djokovic has already been knocked out think i did the right thing by the day just to stay very focused every single ball and even had to score was in my favor the concentration the lows the intensity and that's the goal today in all scores with matches but at the same time when i want to play and while i just don't lose it now i just keep going 6 time moto g.p. world champion mark marquez is making his return from engine marquez's out on the track for friday's practice sessions ahead of sunday's portuguese grand prix the spaniard fractured his arm during last season's opening race and did not complete all year and take a look at this shot by a south korean golfer amy yang yang pulling off a hole in one at the lodge a championship in hawaii that helped move her to 7 under par at the halfway stage in the tournament but she's still 9 shots behind over a leader you've got us aso of the philippines all right back over to adrian live any thanks david that's it from. qatar with the day's top stories

well time is number one novak djokovic is preparing to make his return to the court for the 1st time since his australian open win jack which will be chasing a 3rd monte carlo masters title and says he's ready to play again i feel. physically prepared mentally i missed i missed tennis in our last couple months that i have haven't been competing saw i look forward to my 1st match it's unfortunate we don't have a crowd but. you know it's. a common thing nowadays where hopefully hopefully i'll be seeing crowd very very soon and big tournaments in europe and he's not the only one missing the fans frenchman been one pair said it was like playing in a cemetery and said he took no pleasure in competing without spectators pay won't have to suffer the situation any longer though as he was knocked out by a stray as jordan thompson in the 1st round on sunday. and in the n.b.a. miami and maintain to the hot streak this time against the portland trail blazers at the bio school 22 points and jimmy butler added 20 they hate 217098 when they've now won 6 of their last 7 games. all right that is for

number 2 ranked player called the news of big disappointment she was seeded 2nd behind top ranked novak djokovic afi event of aid of his now focused on recovery and looking forward to the upcoming major at the french open which is scheduled to start in the main. kite surfer in rio de janeiro have been enjoying perfect conditions hundreds have been speeding across the water against the spectacular backdrop of the sugarloaf mountain the city's famous beaches are closed for general use because of coronavirus restrictions but individual sports activities are permitted the kite surfer say that when conditions are this good they just have to get out there to ride the wind and the waves. coming up next our documentary series close up looks at the coronavirus and its victims and how the demick is changing the way we look at death stay tuned. the flu. virus side when life comes to an end. corona has drastically changed death ritual. how are people coping with it. is it possible to die with dignity while practicing social distancing. we take a look. and its victims close up. next on d w. the fight against

time as world number one novak djokovic has made a winning return to competitive action jack which beat italian teenager yannick center to reach the last 16 of the monte carlo masters the serb hasn't played since he won the australian open title in february. also back in action after a 2 month long break is rafa nadal the spaniard had an easy straight sets win against argentina qualifier frederico dublin 8 the world number 3 is seeking a record a standing 12th monte carlo trophy that i will face grigor dimitrov in the 3rd rounds. also through is defending champion fabio fognini the italian pete jordan thompson of australian streets that's been a has held the title for 2 years since last year's tournament was cancelled due to the pandemic paul for the. ok and that is all your sport for now it's now back to barbara in london. paris * thank you so much and that is it for this news hour do stay with us still going to be back in just a few minutes with more of these things like. in pakistan's largest city climate change and water shortages and driving some residents to desperate measures. on

monte carlo a 19 year old yannick city will get to test himself against the world's best player novak djokovic in the 2nd round and he got there by beating albert ramos in your last in straight sets it will be the 1st time since his facebook which and the top seeds clearly impressed by the italian who he predicts will be a future champion in the sports it was a battle between 2 of this year's australian open semifinalist as if on a set of us and as one correct several went head to head in their 2nd round match and it was the number 4 seed is it so fast you came out on top winning 6364 against his russian opponent the cleveland indians a baseball player you chiang it was the target of racist abuse on social media after making a mistake during a game on monday chang was playing of 1st base against the chicago white sox and made a throwing era which ultimately cost his side the game and afterwards chang used taiwanese was sent several asian tweets he posted some of these on his twitter account and responded with exercise your freedom of speech in a right way i accept all comments positive or nega