the time to be a professional footballer is now. 2 billion, did he say, four ryan giggs?king to win a record 20th grand slam title, beat american teenager francis tiafoe in five sets. federer‘s great rival rafa nadal is also through to the second round, after a straight—sets win over serbia's dusan lajovic. the spaniard needed a tie—break to take the first set, but comfortably took the next two sets. after second seed simona halep and britain's world number seven, johanna konta, were knocked out of the us open, there has been another major shock at flushing meadows. world number 45 naomi 0saka, from japan, beat defending champion and sixth seed angelique kerber in straight sets. it was the first time in 13 years that the champion was knocked out in the opening round. she played good, especially also at the end of the match, and i'm always trying to go for it when i have the chance. and today, i mean, she just went for it. i think she took her chances, and yeah, she played a very good match. but for me, for sure, it wasn't the best day and not the best match. britain's chr