but serena williams, like he said, is the greatest of all time.inst men, and she played a against a couple men who were ranked 200 and lost about six years ago. >> i spoke to friends of mine. one gentlemen trained with andy roddic, another female friend, she said that serena probably would be ranked 3 to 400. the guys 700 aren't consistent enough. >> he went too far with the seven00, but that's him. he goes too far all the time. >> should he have just kept his mouth shut? >> he should have said -- she really wouldn't be that successful against men players because they hit the ball too hard and they're too fast, and they are. >> serena was on david letterman back in 2013. she admitted herself that if she had to play against some of the guys on the tour, she wouldn't do that well. i believe andy murray was mentioned and i think back then, murray was a top 5 player. >> yeah, but she should have tweeted out to make mc animal era look bad, which i didn't understand. >> i have a feeling they're setting up a thing. >> yeah, but she would destroy him righ

serena was a lwa ys open than any other. serena was always the favourite to win everywhere.ed well. that will give her confidence going to the next tournament is for sure, and being one of the favourites after serena not being here, to be able to continue her success. she has confidence and she will manage to do the day—to—day because this is what she is dreaming for and she will have a good celebration first and enjoy the moment and she will concentrate for the rest of the season concentrate for the rest of the season because she can continue having much more success. what about what it means for tennis back in spain. they were spoilt to have you and conchita martinez back in the day? i was very happy to be the pioneer to win and to be the first one andi pioneer to win and to be the first one and i think that motivation of having more players with can cheat there. now she won his starts winning again, the same as we had rafa for many years winning every grand slam. i think it is good tennis for spain, and we are very happy and privileged to have the same success happy and p

i said, "serena williams is the greatest female tennis player that ever lived.ers and applause ) and she said, she-- she followed up with, "why do you have to say 'female' tennis player? isn't she the greatest tennis player that ever lived?" and i just said, "wait, hang on a second here. if we're going to talk about that, then you get into a little different category. you know, do they say that about girls' basketball players, that they're as good as michael jordan, for example? >> stephen: they might say "women's" basketball players, instead of girls. ( laughter ) sure. i'm still on air tomorrow. you get to leave. all right? ( laughter ) >> people always ask me, "can you beat serena williams?" what was this, "oooh." what is this? my girls don't think i can beat her now. i thought i could beat her. she's pregnant, so maybe i should play her now. ( laughter ) i'd have a better-- a better chance. >> stephen: might be-- >> but either, way i wish her the absolute best. she's the best thing that's happened to american tennis in the last 10, 15 years. >> stephen: yes,

as serena william but gone one better, won herfirst wimbledon title.been in commanding form. the fairy tale story is what many had hoped for, the sixth title for venus williams. but it was not to be. garbine muguruza becomes the first spanish winner of the ladies singles championships since conchita marred he's in 19 the 94. a worthy winner of the ladies championships here at wimbledon. thank you, hugh. fantastic! whilst we all calm down, nick miller has the weather. going into this evening in scotland and northern ireland, seeing further outbreaks of rain pushing south. 0vernight into parts of northern england, wales. cloud untilfive yea rs. england, wales. cloud untilfive years. turning terror behind our weather system. scotland made it down into single figures. a sunnier picture of scotland, northern ireland, eventually northern england. a fresher feel with ireland, eventually northern england. a fresherfeel with plenty of showers and a brisk wind into northern scotland. stripped of cloud continues to edge southwards across england and wales. perhap

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i said, i can't, i got to win. >> still, serena said yes and went on to win the tournament squaring off against her sister venus in the finals while 8 weeks pregnant. >> when i put my mind to something i'm determined to reach it no matter what. >> six months before that baby is on the court hitting forehands and backhands. >>> another fabulous female about to become a mom for the fit time is anico hart. that's not the reason she is a wonder woman but the real reason, she can handle this guy, kevin hart. >> are you ready to go back to diapers? >> no. hey, get up from playing a game and go wipe that boy's butt. i can't do it. >> the harts took a baby moon in hawaii before their baby girl arrives in november. anico is proudly showing off her growing baby bump on instagram. >> this is her first and you've done this before. >> i have been here before, so yes. >> does she want to hear that? >> no. you can't say it. this is the first time i've actually said that. you can't say it to her. whatever she says, you got to make like it's your first time. yeah, of course, honey. yeah, i'll read it wi

, serena, beat her.reeted by king carlos of spain who gave her a big hug, said congratulations. a fantastic win and a fantastic day for garbeenya muguruza, who is the ladies ingalls champion here are wobbled on. many people were left in shock at the speed that this match took place. and also comments made at how weary perhaps venus was looking. at the age of 37, it was a fantastic performance is to reach the final here. after the match, garbeenya muguruza spoke about how she used to watch venus williams as she was a young girl, that's brought some laughterfrom the young girl, that's brought some laughter from the centre court fans. the reality is that it was still a fantastic performance from her to reach this stage. the last time she w011 reach this stage. the last time she won the title here was in 2000. she had a realdip won the title here was in 2000. she had a real dip in the middle of her career, struggled with fatigue and joint eight problems. she has bounced back, showing some fantastic tennis to

it comes two yea rs after serena opponent in 77 minutes.wo yea rs garbine muguruza in the final two years ago. hugh woozencroft is at wimbledon for us. is this the first time that a final has been won on a hawk—eye decision? no, it is not the first time we have seen it here at wimbledon. but a strange end to the match. garbine muguruza winning a challenge to sale victory. but a stunning performance throughout the match. thoroughly deserved. she is newly crowned as the win of the ladies singles, beating venus williams in two straight sets. two contrasting sets. the first to venus williams but garbine muguruza then ruthless from then on, the second set different, 6-0 then on, the second set different, 6—0 in favour. the first woman to win the championship here since her stand—in coach won in win the championship here since her stand—in coach won “119911. win the championship here since her stand—in coach won in 1994. but a worthy winner. dropping one set in her matches over the two weeks. 0nly broken four times. a stunning performance from he

she said how much was missing her sister, she has only ever lost in the final to serena.is, butjohanna konta is out. chris froome has lost the yellow jersey after stage 12 of the tour de france. fabio aru now leads him by six seconds. after easing their way through nearly 200 kilometres, both riders came off the road and were lucky not to have a serious crash. but the real drama was saved for the end. frenchman romain ba rdet leaving the leading pack behind as he took the stage victory. aru wasn't too far behind him — but froome just ran out of gas. a full 20 seconds behind the italian aru, who takes the yellowjersey a full 20 seconds behind the italian aru, who takes the yellow jersey. and manchester city are close to a £50 million deal for tottenham defender kyle walker. the england international is expected to have a medical and complete that move tomorrow. walker, who joined tottenham from sheffield united in 2009, will notjoin up with spurs for the start of their preseason training on friday. instead, he'll with city on monday to start their tour of the usa. england

venus and serena, they can't go on forever. to step up and windows major titles, those big events? —— perhaps. up and windows major titles, those big events? —— perhapslj up and windows major titles, those big events? -- perhaps. ithink she is doing a greatjob and will go on for ever! but to be honest, i think to be part of the game while they are still a part of it, i think that is just are still a part of it, i think that isjust a are still a part of it, i think that is just a privilege and an honour. are still a part of it, i think that isjust a privilege and an honour. i think what they have done for our sport, i hope they keep playing for a very, very long time. and serena has said she has every intention of coming back one she has given birth. soi coming back one she has given birth. so i don't doubt that that is true. you can get all the latest sports news at our website. that is bbc.com/sport. that includes more on the chelsea boss and his new and improved contract, having won the english premier league in his first sea

on the court we are mortal enemies but the second we shake hands we are best friends again. >> serena's she won the match while expecting there wouldn't be a chance for a rematch for the sisters at wimbledon. >> i wish she could do this for me, but i was like no, this time you have to do it for yourself. >> serena due to give birth in late august, early september will have to cheer her big sister on from afar. joining millions who will see if she will become a champion once again. >> let's turn to the men's turn tournament now. federer steam rolling himself to the finals. >> tell us more about what is expected there today. i mean, do we really believe he can pull this off? >> reporter: well, it's going to be a great match. when you're talking about the wimbledon, you're thinking about the biggest tennis tournament in the world. you'll hear about wimbledon, you know who's going to win the title. in terms of what's at stake, venus playing in that final, 37 years of age, including that title. she hasn't won a grand slam title since 2009 so this could be massive for her. if she is able to d

she lost to serena williams and there were tears on court for her back in 2015.his time around and make it the first spanish winner of wimbledon ‘s her coach conchita martinez won it back in 199a. here is what muguruza thought about to after the match.” 199a. here is what muguruza thought about to after the match. i think i played very well for sure. she is a very talented player and she was playing very good during the tournament. i think today i stepped out on the court a super confident and everything went well. how about your big match experience compared to hers, having been a grand slam champion and to the final here, do you think that was a telling factor? definitely. 0nce you think that was a telling factor? definitely. once you're in a situation you know how to handle these matches better. in my case i was more prepared and the first time i played so definitely, yeah. there was more british interest for the fa ns was more british interest for the fans here today. we will come to the wheelchair singles and a little bit, but first wannabe married mothers w

serena is always in my corner. williams as best i can. she's seeking a first wimbledon triumph since 2008. since then, illness and injury have stalled her career, but two decades after first appearing here, venus is back and in the form of her life. venus is playing, i think, as well as she has ever played. she has had to improve her game to keep up with the rest of the competition. it might be the sports story of, definitely the year, but possibly the last five years. to think of someone 37 years old. that would be the oldest woman to ever win a major. standing between venus and victory is garbine muguruza. the spaniard has been irrepressible this fortnight, but venus is the firm favourite, and if she lives up to the billing, her destiny will once more be a reality. david 0rnstein, bbc news, wimbledon. play has been delayed and the final of the men's wheelchair doubles. the british team where leading but play was stopped because of the rain. beautiful. it's day two at the world para—athletics and stef reid won gre

she lost to serena two years ago but today she experienced what it was like to beat one. on sunday eyes on the main final at wimbledon as roger federer takes if he wins tomorrow he will be the first man to claim eight wimbledon titles. >> ninan: a new report says it's time to put the brakes on most high speed police chases. jury in california strongly urges the police to ease up on high speed car chases which put bystanders at risk. a report from the car chase, los angeles. >> look at that. look at that. >> reporter: the happens here almost daily. high speed chases sometimes reaching more than a hundred miles per hour. up above just about every police pursuit on the streets of los >> my biggest fear is somebody is really going to get hurt or die or there's going to be some extremely innocent person injured. >> look at the kid, look at the kid. >> reporter: for good reason because the new l.a. grand jury report which analyzed more than 4000 police chases ove0 police . resulting in people being injured, three people died. more than 90% were in response to non-violent crime.

the last time she won was in 2008 when she beat her sister, serena. this ball seemed to surprise her by landing in bounds. first set 7-5. venus well to win a game of the second set. this was championship point. venus's return is ruled to be long. mug rusau wins 7-5, 6-love. last year she knocked off serena to capture the french open. >> for me it was a challenge to have her growing up. in fact, it's something incredible. i was so excited to go there and then win, especially over somebody like role model. >> there's a change at the top in the tour de france. 112 mile trek was won by australia's michael matthews but italy was fabio loses the lead and the yellow jersey goes back to chris frum. he's trying to win his 3rd straight tour de france and his fourth overall. but top stories is giants mad gum strikes all threout. >> i know we're not going to make the playoffs but at least they could redeem themselves a little. fingers crossed. thanks, rick. >>> coming up, cookouts, music and rock climbing. we'll take you to a fun >>> tonight on abc 7 news at 9 a

a lot of beautiful moments the past couple weeks. >> and a message for serena? >> i miss i tried my best to do the same things you do, but i think there will be other opportunities. i do. the redskins are on the clock, two days and counting to reach a long-term deal with quarterback kirk cousins. if they do not reach a deal, that begs the question, will he stay or will he go? after cousins finishes the season under the franchise tag. earlier this week, erin hawksworth caught up with former roentgens quarterback joe theismann and asked him if you think a deal will be done next week. joe: i thought when derek carr got his $125 million contract, i thought that might spur a little more movement with regard to kirk. i would love to see him stay a redskin, but if a contract is not get done in the next week, i would be very surprised if kirk coin robert: oh, my goodness. soccer, gold cup, usa-nicaragua. usa team in control. a nice pass, past the goalie for the first international goal. us wins 2-0, finishing in first place in group b. the knockout round starts next wee

the last time she won was in 2008 when she beat her sister, serena. surprise her by landing in bounds. first set 7-5. venus well to win a game of the second set. this was championship point. venus's return is ruled to be long. mug rusau wins 7-5,7-5,7-5,7-5,, last year she knocked off serena to capture the french open. >> for me it was a challenge to have her growing up. in fact, it's something incredible. i was so excited to go there and then win, especially over somebody like role model. >> there's a change at the top in the tour de france. 112 mile trek was won by australia's michael matthews but italy was fabio loses the lead and the yellow jersey goes back to chris frum. he's trying to win his 3rd straight tour de france and his fourth overall. but top stories is giants mad gum strikes all threout. >> i know we're not going to make the playoffs but at least they could redeem themselves a little. fingers crossed. thanks, rick. >>> coming up, cookouts, music and rock climbing. we'll take you to a fun ♪ strummed guitar you can't experience the canad

i said, i can't, i got to win. >> still, serena said yes and went on to win the tournament squaring offgainst her sister venus in the finals while 8 weeks pregnant. >> when i put my mind to something i'm determined to reach it no matter what. >> six months before that baby is on the court hitting forehands and backhands. >>> another fabulous female about to become a mom for the first time is anico hart. that's not the reason she is a wonder woman but the real reason, she can handle this guy, kevin hart. >> are you ready to go back to diapers? >> no. hey, get up from playing a game and go wipe that boy's butt. i can't do it. >> the harts took a baby moon in hawaii before their baby girl arrives in november. growing baby bump on instagram. >> this is her first and you've done this before. >> i have been here before, so yes. >> does she want to hear that? >> no. you can't say it. this is the first time i've actually said that. you can't say it to her. whatever she says, you got to make like it's your first time. yeah, of course, honey. yeah, i'll read it with you. yeah, what's it say? >> u

a lot of beautiful moments in the past couple weeks. >> and a message for serena?oh, i miss you. i tried my best to do the same things you do, but i think there will be other opportunities, i do. robert: aw. in baseball, the national start the second half of the season right way, blanking the reds friday 5-0. playing the reds against a. add news for joe ross, dusty baker announcing that ross will have tom john surgery wednesday in texas. he was placed on the 10 day disabled list after his original injury. redskins now have just two days and counting to reach a long-term deal with quarterback kirk cousins. if they do not reach a deal, will he stay or go? afr earlier this week, erin hawksworth caught up with former redskins quarterback joe theismann and asked what he thought. joe: i thought when derek carr contract, i million thought that might spur a little more movement with regard to kirk. stay a love to see him redskin, but if a contract is it get done in the next week, would be very surprised if kirk cousins was a redskin in 2018. if the basketball thing does no

>> i have to ask serena for some pointers.a is always in and, you know, usually it's her in these finals so i'm trying my best to represent williams as best as i can. >> reporter: serena not competing due to her pregnancy is cheering her sister on from the sidelines. >> i feel like i'm there in a weird way. it's weird but i feel like i've been there for the whole journey and even though i'm not, i've been so supportive for venus. >> reporter: but on the men's side wimbledon is still buzzing over that upset of last year's champ, andy murray at the hands of american sam querrey. known almost as much for his 2015 appearance on "millionaire matchmaker" as his play on the court ranked 4th in the world advancing further than any american man since 2009 appe appearing in his first grand slam semifinal ever this morning. venus has been talking about how much she misses her sister serena's presence at wimbledon traveling right now because of her pregnancy, serena has been watching all of venus' matches and says that it is more nerve-ra

>> serena williams has been incredible sheryl sandberg introduced many he to serena what i love abouta, she's somebody who has been dominating her industry for almost 20 careers. no one would have predicted an african-american girl from compton, california, would win more majors in tennis than any other player in history. she has a strong voice. >> she knows how to win indeed sorry to cut you off we've got to go. hope to have you back soon tnks for having me. >> we're back in a minute. [ indistinct chatter ] [ intense music playing ] it's here, but it's going by fast. the opportunity of the year is back: the mercedes-benz summer event. get to your dealer today for incredible once-a-season offers, and start firing up those grilles. lease the gle350 for $579 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. mercedes-benz. the best or nothing. your insurance on time. tap one little bumper, and up go your rates. what good is having insurance if you get punished for using it? news flash: nobody's perfect. for drivers with accident forgiveness, liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to your fi

mcenroe slam. >> serena will be the greatest and nobody can take that away from her. >> then it's an winning face off at this year's emmys. >> they reward you because they see how hard you sweat. >> we're breaking down the surprises and snubs. >> there's no more competitive race this year than the lead actress in a limited series. >> as "saturday night live" celebrates a political emmy high. >> then winter is finally here. >> i'm realizing how long i've been away from the "game of thrones."

mcenroe slam. >> serena will be the greatest and nobody can take that away from her. >> then it's aninning face off at this year's emmys. >> they reward you because they see how hard you sweat. >> we're breaking down the surprises and snubs. >> there's no more competitive race this year than the lead actress in a limited series. >> as "saturday night live" celebrates a political emmy high. >> then winter is finally here. >> i'm realizing how long i've been away from the "game of thrones." >> did you miss us? >> how is the "game of thrones" cast preparing this seasons punishment? >> plus your insider bonus. jamie foxx gets a major beat shazam boost from mariah carey. >> and -- >> in the elevator, butt naked. >> our marloya

and a message to serena? i miss you.do the same things you do, but i think they'll be other opportunities, i do. so venus williams says she'll be back but it was a fantastic day for garbine muguruza. after the match we spoke to another former champion, mary pierce. it was quite something. that first set was a real battle. there was the epic long rally of 19 shots where garbine muguruza played so shots where garbine muguruza played so solid, so aggressive. i think that really turned things around for her, winning that game, going to 5—5 and winning the first set. and it seemed physically venus williams was at the same player in the second set. the first set took a lot out of her physically. very quickly, garbine muguruza took that match. but so happy for her. i think she really deserves it. she has worked ha rd to really deserves it. she has worked hard to get back to where she is 110w. hard to get back to where she is now. garbine muguruza won the french open last year and i was so happy to see that smile on her face aft

and no, this time, you have to do it for yourself. >> reporter: serena scheduled to give birth in latetune in like millions to see whether 37-year-old venus williams will become a champion once again. >> hope you watch. thank you for being with us for "newsroom," i'm george howell in atlanta. >> and i'm cyril vanier in paris. for international viewers, the headlines are next. and if you're in the united states, "new day" starts right after this. maybelline's new city mini shadows. make it happen. maybelline new york. it's my decision to make it's nbeauty last.ix. roc® retinol started visibly reducing my fine lines and wrinkles in one week. and the longer i use it, the better it works. retinol correxion® from roc methods, not miracles.™ beneful grain free is so healthy... oh! farm-raised chicken! that's good chicken. hm!? here come the accents. blueberries and pumpkin. wow. and spinach! that was my favorite bite so far. (avo) new beneful grain free. out with the grain, in with the farm-raised chicken. healthful. flavorful. beneful. introducing the easiest way to get gillette blades noo

she went to the australian open finals and she lost to serena.er league land so ball has played in has much must see tv. pack out every time. first game was suspect but since then he's been bawling. triple double in the second game followed by the best individual game by any player this summer and check this out. no triple b's for lon so rocki g the kobes. pops ain't going to like that. look at this pass right here. i mean just on point. crazy. then look at this again. he put his aaron rodgers on. full court pass. on the dime. ridiculous lakers won 103-102. ball had 36 points, 11 assists, eight boards and five steals. >> wow. >> i know it's just summer camp. >> it's just summer league. >> he's playing against the scrubs. >> oh, iain, just hate. you trying to say those passes weren't impressive? >> they are all right. >> all right. >> all right. we end tonight were catch our breaking news. cosmo dinardo admits to killing four men who disappeared in bucks county last week. when asked if he had anything to say to the vick timms families he simi said

she thinks serena williams is whether, she said today. williams is whether, she said today. johanna konta hasjust broken in the final set. she is 3—2 ahead. it could be a decisive moment in the match. she will have to close it out but a very important moment in the match forjohanna konta. we will talk about the other results today. garbine muguruza, a beaten finalist in 2016, she beat svetlana kuznetsova in straight sets. she could go all the way? she has won grand slam. she knows what it takes. she is playing excellently. she has sneaked through the draw. not many people were talking about her as being a potential winner but now she is in the last four. she has won grand slam and she fancies chances. why not? it is so wide open, to pick a favourite now is most impossible. she would have been happy to be first up on court number one today. the weather has soared a white things out. the other match was interrupted a couple of times. it was stopped at 2—2 in the second. do you think an unlikely winner could come from that? could. coco is pl

but he has lost three finals, all to her sister serena.ams who is missing this year due to the upcoming birth of her first year due to the upcoming birth of herfirst child. it year due to the upcoming birth of her first child. it has year due to the upcoming birth of herfirst child. it has been year due to the upcoming birth of her first child. it has been a case of, while the cat is away at wimbledon in the ladies singles this year. 37—year—old venus williams could be the oldest woman to win a title in the grand slam a. has some pedigree as she won the french open. —— garbine muguruza has pedigree. she is coached by the 1994 women's title women. —— winner. she hasjust held her service game so we are now at 2-2 held her service game so we are now at 2—2 in the first set. venus williams looking to make a bit of history, we will see if she gets her sixth title later on. the roof is closed and garbine muguruza has her thigh strapped. does that look good for the next? yes, the reef is closed. the rain hasjust got. garbine muguruza's strapped f

sharapova and then serena probably in january next year. erin: interesting time looking at the women side. thank you, tracy. we look forward to talking to her all week at the citi open. back to you. jonathan: thank you very much. we'll talk weather with doug, don't call me steve. alison: you were on vacation. doug: i do that. jonathan: did you have a good time? doug: i had a blast. i brought the weather back. jonathan: you are a giveer. alison: we missed you. doug i'm that kind of guy. we just have a seasonal warm-up. a little moisture in the air. gorgeous at the belle habe country club. no rain. we saw showers a while ago west of urbana in upper montgomery county. otherwise it's delightful for the outdoor plans. with the humidity levels, the feels like tem sometimes higher than the air temperature. most areas now the feels like is the exact same number as the air temperature. for the end of july and the early august that is good stuff. 84 at 7:00 tonight and the sun will go down at 8:20. 76 by 79:00 tonight. the temperatures overnight will

today she would become the oldest women's grand slam winner in the open era and surpass her sister serena who currently holds that record. >> winning never gets old at any stage in your career ever. ever. >> reporter: while serving up some high-stakes tennis, her play has been partially eclipsed by the even higher-stakes legal battle involving the deadly car accident last month that killed 78-year-old jerome barson and injured his wife linda. police who are still investigating the accident found williams was lawfully in the intersection and have any charges. who could forget the emotional breakdown at a post-match press conference at the beginning of the tournament. still, williams able to maintain composure on the court and stay in the groove. >> none of us would know what it's really like to compete at this level or having that incident hang over them. but we have seen incidents in which athletes have had tragedy happen in their lives and been able to compartmental lyze. >> her sister serena, of course, expecting her first child. >> serena says it's killing her not to be there but more

she beat serena williams and venus williams and she has the most wonderful service. 200 plus aces during the course of the year. so my money would head towards her. petra kvitova, and perhaps would head towards her. petra kvitova, and perhaszohanna konta. we were guaranteed to have at least one brit go through today — that's because compatriots kyle edmund and alex ward were pitted against each other on a packed court three — a tough call for the crowd — who to cheer for? joe lynskey rounds up the british performances on day two. the superstars come to make history here but the underdogs come to make a living. wimbledon body marks the summitfor a living. wimbledon body marks the summit for alex ward, three wins to qualify bring a salary and opportunity. 800 places higher in world tennis is kyle edmund, but alex ward was out to defy the rankings. he's not afraid. taking the first set, a perfect birthday present for his watching mother. but kyle edmund is next in line between —— behind andy murray in british tennis and he wants wimbledon memories of his own. their rank

the finals in two grand slam tournaments this year for the first time since 2003 losing to sister serenaal enemies, but the second we shake hands we're best friends again. >> serena's bombshell announcement that she won the match while she was expecting meant there wouldn't be another chance for the sisters at wimbledon. >> i was just like i wish she was here, wish she could do this for me. no, this time do it for yourself. >> serena due to give birth in late august, early september, will have to cheer her big sister on from afar, joining millions who tune in to see whether 37-year-old venus williams will become a champion once again. >> all right. let's talk about this because i don't believe it. a selfie here gone wrong allegedly. so a woman tried to take a picture of herself at a los angeles art gallery triggers this disastrous domino effect here. >> look at it, there it goes. >> caused nearly $200,000 in damage, tumbled into each other, toppling displays of sculpted crowns and other headpieces. >> and victor does not buy it because -- >> several reasons. >> i don't understand the dis

she is the prize itself, that it by venus williams or a sister serena and incredible 12 times.z like task is to keep it in the family. she's always my corner and usually it is higher in these finals so i'm trying my best to represent williams as williams as best as i can. she is seeking herfirst as williams as best as i can. she is seeking her first wimbledon triumph since 2008. since then illness and injury has stalled her career but two decades after first appearing here, venus is back and in the form of her life. venus is playing as well as she has ever played. she's had to improve your game to keep ever played. she's had to improve yourgame to keep up ever played. she's had to improve your game to keep up with the rest of the competition. it might be the sports story of, definitely the year, but possibly for the last five years. think of some 137 years old. that would be the oldest woman to have ever won a major. standing between venus and victory isa standing between venus and victory is a spaniard. she has been irrepressible the spotlight but venus is the firmer favourite

seed in the women's draw is angelique kerber the women's draw is angelique kerber the runner—up to serena serena's absence. i think there are ten names that goodwin. we have the much more depth in women's tennis, we could be seeing the brink of the best era in women's tennis is that we have ever seen before and i think it will be a very special five or six years coming up. in that time federer will aim to add even more titles to his collection, a story of success that shows little sign of ending just yet. the most interesting match from a british perspective that it is kyle edmund against alex ward and edmund is leading by two sets to one and a break in the fourth set. i enjoyed bya break in the fourth set. i enjoyed by a former british player and wimbledon quarter finalist, jo durie. tel is a bit more about both this matter, ward and edmund, and roger federer who we will see later. i think kyle edmund was a bit nervous when he went on record. it is difficult playing a fellow brit at wimbledon because you both think there is such a big chance to get through, lots of prize money and points

expecting her first child and cheering venus on, so many fan, as well. >> and serena says it's killinger not to be there but it's more nerve-racking to watch than actually play. >> oh, absolutely. >> can you imagine? >> they're naturals on the court. i don't know about being naturals in the stand. evidently naturals on the court. >> also i noticed the l.l. cool j shoutout with -- >> don't call it a comeback. >> oh, she went there. >> i called it. >> and the men anticipate final is tomorrow morning at 9:00 also on espn. marin cilic and roger federer will be playing. >>> coming up on "gma," adrienne is going to rap "pop news" at the end of the show. >>> also coming up, the two cousins, and this is a horrifying story, these two cousins are now charged in connection with the murders of four young men in pennsylvania. what police are now saying about what grew the victims to that remote farm. >>> also we're taking you inside the d23 expo with a sneak peek at what stars like kristen bell and josh gad are saying about "frozen 2." i don't think they can let a sequel go, can they? >>> "good mor

lifted by venus williams or her sister serena and incredible 12 times.absent through pregnancy so venus‘s task is to keep it in the family. serena is always in my corner and, you know, usually it is heard in these final so i'm trying my best to represent williams as best as i can. she is seeking her first wimbledon triumph since 2008, since then illness and injury have stored her career but two decades after first appearing here, stored her career but two decades afterfirst appearing here, venus is back and in the form of her life. she's playing a think as well as she's ever played. she is asked to improve the game to keep up with the rest of the competition. it might be the sport story of definitely the year, but maybe possibly for the last five years. the big of some 137 yea rs last five years. the big of some 137 years old, that would be the oldest woman to ever win a major. standing between venus and victor read is a spaniard. she has been irrepressible this fortnight but the nurses the firm favourite at if she lives up to the billing, her destiny wi

with no serena williams to defend her title, it was down to last you's finalist, angelique kerber, tooceedings. she struggled for form in 2017, but showed glimpses of her best game against qualifier. she avoided an upset here, into the second round. the best is still to come. when i walked onto the centre court, all the memories from last year came back. it was amazing, what i played last year, but i was trying to focus today on the new match. the first round is always tough, but i am happy to be back and playing on this amazing court. of a court number one was many people's favourite, the third seed. the czechoslovakian raced through her first set, taking it 6—1. she continued to dominate and took the match in straight sets. could this be the smile of a first—time champion in two weeks' time? delight for karolina, and fort djokovic and federer despite the ways they progressed. bernard tomic is another story, he has fallen down the rankings and out of luck with the game. he said in a press conference that he has fallen out of love with tennis, and is only playing for the money. i was

serena williams‘ coach. even though your face.metimes showed encouragement. sometimes. sometimes cool and not seeing anything. i've tried to send to hire the right vibe. you have a little bit of downtime, not that much because the rear is still keeping fit and playing. she is of having a baby, due in a couple of months. you have taken the opportunity to write your life story and how you came to be coached to one of the greatest athletes of all time. yes. i wrote a book because my editor proposed me to do it, an autobiography. ifelt editor proposed me to do it, an autobiography. i felt i was too young but she filed i was old enough. it is explaining how i was a very shy kid, very sick, very bad at school, my future looked terrible and ata school, my future looked terrible and at a certain point when i was 11,12,13, itook and at a certain point when i was 11, 12, 13, itook decisions and at a certain point when i was 11,12,13, i took decisions to change my life and maybe in the future have the chance to live the life i was dreaming o