as long as they keep those kenyans, novak djokovic and serena williams to take pa rt djokovic and serenahe us open. how much of a worry for organisers will this be, given six of the top ten women's players won't be there? i think the big thing in the women's side of things as there is strength in depth. there is a number of stories that teenage phenomenon, venus williams, the usda, the tennis association of america sent a court surface to serena william's house so she could practice so that she would play at the us open, which she is doing. the big thing for the usta, they need to go ahead. they needed to go ahead safely, they need the tv income. they need the big names, they still have enough big games to make this tournament a success. they have a lot of players within the women's game who can create headlines. who have won titles like this before. they do not want anyone else dropping out, but they will still be happy with the players they have got. and the fact that, at this stage, the tournament is going ahead. they have done a good job to get it to go ahead. opportunities for other

pick in the women's draw 23 times that grand slam champion serena williams has made her way through to the last 16 she was given a real workout though. of the netherlands while not a 72 pushing williams all the way in 3 tough sets that last 3 hours 763676 eventually for the american. game said knight but the america will not be joined in the next round by 2 time wimbledon champion pitted i give it to succeed from the czech republic met her match against fellow country woman mari was called up the world number 48 winning 267562. and that's it for me rob simon thank you very much indeed and that's it for me for now but i will be back in a moment with more of the day's news join me then if you can't buy. this

serena williams played her first competitive match for six months as she took on bernarda pera at the lexington open. the number one seed, who was last in action at a fed cup qualifier, started slowly, losing the first set a—6, in kentucky. pera had two chances to take a decisive break in the second but williams fought back, levelling the match. she then moved up the gears to take the third, 6—a, and will play her sister venus wiliams in the second round. to the world snooker championship, where the ‘crucible curse‘ has struck again — defending champion judd trump is out after a 13—9 quarterfinal defeat to kyren wilson. trailing by four frames, overnight, the world number one got it back to 11—9 before wilson pulled clear and he‘ll now play anthony mcgill in the last four. trump had been hoping to break the so—called curse by becoming the only first—time winner to retain his title since the tournament moved to its current venue, in sheffield, in 1977.

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venus and serena williams will compete in new york.d each other in kentucky, where serena won and leads the all-time series 19-12. up next, a man in a wheelchair is saved as a train barrels towards him. you're about to hear from the hero officer. h to believe it's not a movie. a man in a wheelchair is stuck on the train tracks. a train is barreling at him. without a second to spare, a hero police officer leaps into hero police officer leaps in cbs' mola lenghi has the incredible story. >> reporter: at >> reporter: at a busy railroad crossing in lodi, california, officer erika urrea knew something was out of place. >> as i was passing the tracks, i saw the gentleman on the tracks, sitting in his wheelchair. and it looked like he was kind of wiggling, like he was stuck. he's stuck on the tracks. >> reporter: her body camera shows that as she approached, a train was also approaching, and the man in the wheelchair was stuck. >> so, what i saw was the rear right wheel. it was actually in the track. out of the corner of my eye, i could see t

though he's still to make up his mind for sure, roger federer is out injured, in the winners draw, serena williamsf view, and if she does when the title, it could be a 24th on record equalling grand slam singles title. we will have to wait and see how many people play in the event. i think of djokovic didn't play either, then clearly, you will a lwa ys either, then clearly, you will always your member the us open in 2020 and

and in sport back with a win serena williams placed her 1st competitive match in 6 months. at least one person has been killed and several seriously injured in a train derailment in scotland it happened near stonehaven and aberdeen show 1st minister nicola sturgeon has declared a major instance the cause of the drill mount is unclear at the moment but heavy rain caused flooding and travel disruption in the area overnight germany's health minister says that he's skeptical of russia's coronavirus vaccine on tuesday russia became the 1st country in the world to give regulator e approval to a covert 19 vaccine president vladimir putin even said his daughter had received it germany's in spawn says the vaccine hasn't been sufficiently sufficiently tested and could be dangerous dominic kane reports now from berlin. mr spann saying that the problem with rushing a vaccine out which hasn't been shown openly to be safe and to be effective against the corona virus is something which he fears he fears could kill off the efficacy of vaccines generally going forward the point they're maki

playoffs the raptors play the brooklyn nets and the nuggets face the utah jazz to tennis and serena williams preparations for the u.s. open have hit a stumbling block off she was knocked out of the lexington open in kentucky the 23 time grand slam champion looked to be cruising in her quarter final with well number 116 shelby rogers when she took the 1st set in 26 minutes rogers fought back sealing a 3 set win in one of the biggest victories of her career this was the 1st tournament back to serena williams in 5 months. all right that's all the sport for now it is back to the stars thanks so much or well that is it for this news hour but don't go away i'll be back in just a moment with more of the day's news stay with us. it starts in coral communities with the promise of a prosperous marriage. but countless young indian women find themselves jews commodifying soul and sold again. to toil by day. only to be violated by night. slavery a 21st century evil continues with bridal slaves on al-jazeera. investigative journalism i've got my day look this is why are they on from the press but down are

espn analyst patrick mcenroe says the players most likely to feel the absence is serena williams sincehe gets riled up by the new york fans. some fans say they'll being there to see the action. >> i'm glad, but i'm very sorry i can't attend. i've been gone religiously for 20 years. and i really think that given the fact that it's outdoors they could have used social distancing and could have had some people attending. >> the 17th-seeded men's player of france tested positive for the coronavirus and is out of the tournament. >>> still ahead, lysol sprays and wipes are back in stock, but you'll have to move fast. we'll tell you where to find the popular cleaner. where to find the popular cleaner. into a smaller life? are your asthma treatments just not enough? then see what could open up for you with fasenra. it is not a steroid or inhaler. it is not a rescue medicine or for other eosinophilic conditions. it's an add-on injection for people 12 and up with asthma driven by eosinophils. nearly 7 out of 10 adults with asthma may have elevated eosinophils. fasenra is designed to target and r

thank you very much a serena williams is back to her winning ways and have 1st competition off of the corner via shut down 23 time a grand slam when it was looking rusty for the 1st spot of her opening match at the a tournament in kentucky after dropping the 1st set against her fellow american para serena song back to win 466461 but there are no fests in attendance due to the pandemic. honestly i mean like i've been practicing really well and i wasn't in a good rhythm out here and i just kept thinking i'm playing like even practicing so i knew that i could. i knew that i could play a little bit better if i just hung in there so they have set up a semi final clash with manchester united in the european league for the accomplice back them late winner into us to sink into the side wolves one nil in the last 8 or severe the competition's most successful side having won it 5 times. 41 in the other match and will face into milan in the semi's phase out our man have arrived in this been then are gearing up for the champions league a mini tournament which will decide this season's when its na

serena williams overcame a scare against dutch qualifier arantcha roosh to reach the third round. grand slam champion had to win two tie—breaks in the three—set match that lasted almost three hours. she will play greece's maria sakkari next. usain bolt says he's self—isolating as he awaits the result of a coronavirus test. the eight—time olympic gold medallist says he was tested as a precaution despite having no symptoms and has urged friends he's been in contact with to also be checked. those friends incude raheem sterling, who attemded the jamaican‘s 34th birthday party at the weekend. we are waiting to see if the manchester city star is named in the england squad along with harry maguire when gareth southgate announces that this afternoon ahead of next week's nations league matches. wales have named their squad, recalling hal robson—kanu. it's three years since the west brom striker was last called up. gareth bale and aaron ramsey are also included, despite unceratinty ovrer their club futures. all details of those squads, including scotland's, are available on the website. tha

serena williams won a fierce battle against her sister venus at the top seed open in kentucky.s the 31st time the williams sisters have faced off as pros. >>> coming up, how john legend and chrissy teigen just made a big announcement. >>> also ahead, a first of its kind plan to open up the roads for self-driving cars. , bacteria is left behind. now, consider how many times your family touches the surfaces in your home in 24 hours. try new microban 24. spray on hard surfaces to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria initially. once dry, it forms a bacteria shield that keeps killing bacteria for 24 hours, even after multiple touches. try new microban 24. available in multi-purpose, sanitizing, and bathroom sprays. this has been medifacts for microban 24. mornings were made for better things than rheumatoid arthritis. when considering another treatment, ask about xeljanz a pill for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis when methotrexate has not helped enough. xeljanz can reduce pain, swelling, and further joint damage, even without methotrexate. xeljanz can lower your ab

the greek came from a set down to knock out serena williams, taking the final set 6—1.his, as competive para—sport is onlyjust getting under way again after the lockdown. the paralympics would have been taking place in tokyo this week. the postponement of the event until next year could cost the sport dearly. seven—time wheelchair racing champion, tatyana mcfadden is hoping a new documentary — rising phoenix — released today, will help the sport's profile. i feel like people have ifeel like people have an idea and they kind of know what the paralympics is they kind of know what the pa ralympics is but they kind of know what the paralympics is but they don't know the history. and that's what people should know. especially leading up to one year to the paralympic games, it's the perfect time. paralympics is something almost magical. being a pa rt of is something almost magical. being a part of something bigger thanjust yourself was incredible. lives might be being changed on the track but they also been changed in the stand. i know we are in a pandemic they also been chan

. >>> venus and serena williams showed up and tuned up playing each other. >> their meeting took placeentucky. thanks to the pandemic, a crowd of virtually no one, saw serena come from behind for a three-set win. serena said the environment was relaxed without fans but the match was still intense. i wonder if it felt like practice. i'm sure they play against each other regularly. >> the younger williams, serena leads, 19-12, against her sister there. >> venus' 12 wins are most versus serena. >> i'll show you how big sister does it. they're supportive of each other. you got to love that. friendly competition. >>> coming up, coming to a theater near you, 15 cent movies. >>> first, a summer tradition, putting on pandemic pause. why officials are going to scrap the tribute in light. >>> while kamala harris makes her run for vice president, how are young people reacting? makes her run for vice president, how are young people reacting? ce-daily 3-in-1 copd treatment. ♪ trelegy ♪ the power of 1,2,3 ♪ trelegy ♪ 1,2,3 ♪ trelegy woman: with trelegy and the power of 1, 2, 3, i'm breathing better.

you have the personality, kanye west, serena williams.owed at our institute in chicago, atlanta. you dj. i don't know where you find the ise a resume like that, what next? >> eradicating systemic racism and showing how inclusivity and a positive mind can be the forefront of creative business. if i look at a birds eye view of my career, i started from humble beginnings. i started in architecture. that was not adjacent to fashion. work, a lot of traveling, a lot of persistence, i have been able to achieve great things. for me, it's not about myself. it's opening doors for those just like me, behind me. making sure they can follow my path. annmarie: that was the artistic director of louis vuitton menswear. you can catch more of that exclusive interview right here on bloomberg tv. read the article in full in this week's edition of business week. we're kicking it off in terms of pursuits and and fall fashion. the pandemic is shifting the fashion industry. manus: i want to know where you get the additional time. in.pack a lot annmarie: i do. ma

on the women's side serena williams, coco gauff, sloan stevens. naomi osaka sidelined with a hamstring injury. >> i have more notches under my belt with no fans. it will take me back to when i first satarted on tour. >> reporter: robin montgomery, the youngest player making her debut, isolation in the bubble hasn't burst her excitement. >> i'm really excited to play against these top players. i want to take this moment and enjoy everything about it. it's such a great opportunity. of course, i want to win. >> reporter: still no word on whether naomi osaka will take to the court. ibm will blast crowd noise from last year's matches into the empty arthur ashe stadium. billy jean king said in life champions adjust. guys? >> i love what she said dash d dare a -- and i want to one. >>> coming up the shocking loss of chadwick boseman. we learn more about colon cancer and the big programming announcement you won't want to miss. >>> college in the era of covid-19, where the virus is hitting hard and where football games started up again overnight. >>> meet

serena williams has won the latest battle of the sisters.23 time grand slam champion was warming up for her first official tournament in more than five months. she was up against her older sister in the second round of the lexington open in kentucky and will stay -- and it was the 31st official meeting. coming down from the -- vanquish venus and reach the quarterfinals. sports around the world are taking different approaches to how they play on during the coronavirus pandemic. in the u.s. unlike the nba are in a bubble while others like the nfl says they will play in front of fans as early as the autumn. the cowboys will follow guidelines set texas laws which allow 50%, but the owner says it is important. >> i can see how x percent of the people would be for, it is not worth the kinds of effort, risk what is going to go on. i believe it is. -- nfl can be an exciting when i say exciting, it can be an inspirational part of how we address covid, not only the remainder of this year but how we go into 2021. >> a day after some riders abandon thei

episodes of her home have been shot in the kitchen during the pandemic >>> also happening today, serena williams is back in action for the inaugural top seed open. today's matchups will be in spectator free arenas in lexington, kentucky. serena is joined by venus, and rising star, coco goff. >>> american idol returns to abc. tonight's auditions will look different. instead of the usual bus tour across america, additions will be done virtually, thanks to videoconferencing, the first states at art delaware, florida and ohio. >>> simon cowell is recovering from surgery after breaking his back over the weekend. he broke his back in several places when he fell off his new electric bike near his home in he tweeted out this appreciation for doctors and nurses who were treating him. he also has advice saying, quote, if you buy a bike, read the manual for you write it for the first time. >>> the pga championship in san francisco was a successful weekend for the first major since the coronavirus outbreak. at one point, it was a seven person race. they broke out of the pack, there was a birdie on the 14th

and serena williams is part of the u.s. open and part of many players we're excited to see. she was asked about her fellow competitor's actions and take a listen to what she said. >> there is a lot of stuff going on, as we know. and i think that was naomi's decision. and if it was a good decision for her, that is what she felt was the right decision and, i think that was her decision. it is good for her to come to that decision. as for me, you all know how i feel. i feel like it is just -- it is just a lot of ingest -- injustice going on but i have a lot more going on. >> but this is truly fitting because billy jean king, the na namesake saying she appreciates the actions and said this is a moment in time when we could truly, truly change things. and matches are played at the arthur ash stadium where all of the action will be happening. the man who is named after this center, he himself had his own racial justice actions during his own lifetime. so this really is a moment that everything is going to be watching the u.s. open to see what happens because osauka and king have v

serena williams lost her quarterfinal match after beating her sister in round 16.not to play in the u.s. open this year might give coco an opening for her first grand slam title and if she does she could become the youngest u.s. champ ever. something fun to keep an eye on. >> thank you, corey. >> next hour of "new day" starts after a break. unlike other sleep aids, our extended release melatonin helps you sleep longer. and longer. zzzquil pure zzzs all night. fall asleep. stay asleep. that selling carsarvana, 100% online wouldn't work. but we went to work. building an experience that lets you shop over 17,000 cars from home. creating a coast to coast network to deliver your car as soon as tomorrow. recruiting an army of customer advocates to make your experience incredible. and putting you in control of the whole thing with powerful technology. that's why we've become the nation's fastest growing retailer. because our customers love it. see for yourself, at carvana.com. arab archers eagle guards dragon cavalries ninja warriors champion cavalries who will you choose

. >>> next, tennis superstar serena williams helping donate more than 4 million face masks to schoolsuntry as kids prepare to head back to the classrooms in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. the three-time grand slam champion is on a mission to help keep students safe and provide masks to those in need. partnering with t-shirt company bella canvas and the national school board association and scholastic, the masks for kids program will also work to provide educational materials about masks to 54 million children in 115,000 schools. plus, in addition to over 4 million masks donated, for each mask purchased, another mask will be donated. serena saying, quote, i'm grateful to be able to help educate our schools about this resource and to be given the opportunity to serve so many. so doing a whole lot there. >>> all right. big celebration for elton john who is celebrating a huge milestone. 30 years sober. the singer taking to twitter some photos writing, reflecting on the most magical day having celebrated my 30th sobriety birthday. all those cards you see there from his partner, david,

. >>> also this morning, a surprising defeat for serena williams friday at the top seed opening in kentuckynnis superstar fell to shelby rogers in the quarter final matchup. it was the first time in eight years and only the fifth time in her career that serena has lost to an opponent outside of the top 100. for rogers it was only her third career win over a top ten player. serena will have a chance to redeem herself in a few weeks at the u.s. open, which begins on august 31st. >>> also this morning, a show of force is expected in chicago today where city leaders are getting ready for a day of planned peaceful protests that could shut down one of the busiest expressways in the country. officialsn want to avoid a repet of what happened last week when a group of looters went on a rampage in chicago's downtown. nbc's kathy park is there this morning. kathy, good morning. >> reporter: hey, peter, good morning to you. here along michigan avenue, the magnificent mile this is what you see. several stores are still boarded up after that widespread looting, and in some cases, this is the second round

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i hope he didn't get near serena williams. my idol, the 38 year-old superman is just one win away from tying for the most grand slam titles ever by a woman. the first black coach to win the national championship in college basketball has passed away at 78. big john thompson led georgetown to 3 final fours 2 runner ups and the title in 1984. all of the hot shot named patrick ewing, who is now the head coach himself, how's that for a full circle. that's what the hall of famer was all about shepherding young people and inspiring them to be their best. that's how it was for a chadwick boseman in his 43 short years. he inspired so many playing a superhero on and off the screen. they dedicated the vma is to him last night. >>fully continues tonight we take the time to talk about the devastating loss of actors talent and passion is a true inspiration to all fans to touch and tonight show syria touchdowns he's a sure you just crazy, but i think impact this trend. >>he's even rated to acknowledge the heroes that we have. >>one of the a

a crucial role in, not just bringing people together, jacky robinson with baseball, venus and serena williamsete, hardest worker wins and that's what minorities are asking for. judge us on our merits, just as we will judge you on yours. >> nicely put. what's been incredible, when it comes to the sports world, has been the solidarity. the nba, obviously, the nfl too. it's interesting i was reading only 8% of major league baseball players are african-american but they called off games as well. and the other one is the nhl, which has zero african-americans and less than 30% of the players are even from america, but they postponed games as well. >> yes, absolutely. this issue is not singular, it is universal. whether you are african-american, african-canadian, jamaican, or from nigeria, or from london, the fight for equality, based on too, use martin luther king, the content of your character and not the color of your skin is a global thing. so, they realize and recognize this problem is not unique just to america. it's global. but because these sports are played in america and they have cachet i

i hope he didn't get near serena williams. my idol, the 38 year-old superman is just one win away from tying for the most grand slam titles ever by a woman. the first black coach to win the national championship in college basketball has passed away at 78. big john thompson led georgetown to 3 final fours 2 runner ups and the title in 1984. all of the hot shot named patrick ewing, who is now the head coach himself, how's that for a full circle. that's what the hall of famer was all about shepherding young people and inspiring them to be their best. that's how was her chadwick boseman in his 43 short years. he inspired so many playing a superhero on and off the screen. they dedicated the vma is to him last night. >>fully continues tonight we take the time to talk about the devastating loss of actors talent and passion is a true inspiration. health and touch and we take a snapshot spirit touched so many years even sure you just crazy, but i think impact this threat. >>he's even rated to acknowledge the heroes that we have. >>one

. >> reporter: as for who had the best character at their club, the answer comes as fast as a serena williams' serve, their friend, debbie kelly. >> debbie, for me, was kind of the whole package of a person. fair, fun, and a great leader. >> reporter: debbie, fiercely independent, driven. >> always wanted to be a career woman. >> reporter: she climbed the corporate ladder in healthcare. her mom and dad, jim and anne kelly, marveled at her commitment. >> she spent many, many hours traveling and many hours working overtime. >> reporter: but debbie hadn't found as much success in her personal life. she got married in her 20s, but it didn't work out. now in her 40s, and dedicated to her career, there was little time to look for the right guy. >> reporter: was it hard to date? >> it was hard for her to date. >> reporter: so in 2008, debbie took a new job that allowed her to focus a little more on her personal life. that's when she got serious about her tennis game. >> she was a little bit of a tiger. >> reporter: that's how she met this bunch, bette paese, soeurette shook-kelly, and ellen mitchell

rafael nadal in skipping the grand slam that news will bode well for 23 time grand slam champion serena williamsshe was beaten by andrea school in last year's final and she's been warming up in her 1st official tournament in more than 5 months in kentucky serena was up against this to venus williams in the 2nd round of the lexington open it was their 31st professional meeting in a rivalry that stretches back 22 games she battled back from a set down to beat her oldest sister 366-3642 reach the quarter finals. former f one champion fernando alonso suffered a setback to his hopes of winning the indy $500.00 responded crashed in the final hour of thursday's practice session alongside is making his 3rd attempt at winning the final leg of my school's triple crown having already won the monaco grand prix in a mall 24 hour. in the n.b.a. bubble damian lillard was the star of the show for the portland trailblazers he's called 42 points as they edge past the brooklyn nets of the one point victory means point and will now face the memphis grizzlies in a mini series to decide the final scene in the western

now serena williams returns to action for the 1st time in 6 months the women's tour is holding its 1st u.s. competition since the coronavirus locked down i was number 15 jan a concert suffered heart palpitations just minutes into her 1st round match against the czech republic's maria cova the person needed some medical attention before being cleared to carry on she ended up losing in straight sets. its feet under stressful situations it's been on the actual no stress situation so . we don't know to be honest it's one of those things that you need to kind of catch moments and be able to record in measuring rain which you haven't been able to just think it's it really has been sporadic and it it's rarely happened 'd when someone beats by leverkusen series the europa league semifinals in so winning is once a warning to all of the games are being played in germany behind closed doors knock out games have a place to like sars because of the disruption caused by covered 9 same i don't see an extra time for bring a phenomena saw manchester united beating f.c. copenhagen united have already lo

serena williams is one the latest battle of the sisters as she counts down to another toll to the major tennis title the 23 time grand slam singles champion has been warming up for next month's us open at a 1st official tournament in moving 5 months the 38 year old was up against older sister venus in the 2nd round of the lexington open in kentucky it was the 31st professional meeting in a rivalry spanning 22 years serena coming from a sit down to vanquish venus 366364 reach the quarter finals. sports around the world are taking different approaches to how they play on during the virus and they make in the u.s. some like the n.b.a. or in a bubble or others like the n.f.l. dallas cowboys say they'll play in front of fans as early as the autumn the cowboys will follow guidelines set by texas public health officials which allow only 50 percent capacity at the stadium but owner jerry jones says it's important for fans and for the country i can easily see how expression of the people would be for is just not worth the. effort risk whatever of that point to go on i believe it is the n.f.l. ca

in sports back with a win the serena williams place of 1st competitive match in 6 months. but the way the u.s. president says he and the leaders of latvia and poland already to mediation the bellows crisis that e.u. sanctions may be imposed if it refuses the offer hundreds of women in the capital minsk have marched to protest against police brutality anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing around 6000 people are still detained they were arrested during violence with security forces of the past 3 nights began after president alexander lukashenko was declared the winner of a vote his opponents say was rigged stepped out and has more from minsk. what we saw in the last couple of nights when the people came out at night protesting not knowing really what to do so there were different parts of the city now this is one group of women as you can see they're all waving flowers they are also saying stop beating us and they get an enormous response from people around this area who see them there honking their horns as a sign of opposition and also they always think peo

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having no symptoms or into quarantine myself. 23 times grand slam singles champion serena williams hasmade her way through the last 16 of the western and southern tennis open in new york the 39 year old was given a real wood count though by a qualifier. of the netherlands the world number 72 pushing williams all the way over 2 hours and 48 minutes 763676 the eventual school to the american. game said knight williams but the american will not be joined in the next round by 2 time wimbledon champion patrick events over the 6th seed from the czech republic made her match against fellow countrywoman marie. the world number 48 winning 267562. on the inside 3rd seeded daniel medvedev is up and running thanks to a 6464 2nd round win over marcos kieron the russian the world number 5 plays levine years old bed in it next medvedev is the defending champion but also knows flushing meadows well of the finishing as the runner up in last year's u.s. open. dustin johnson is back on top of the world golf rankings off a huge victory on the p.g.a. tour the american dominated the northern trust just outs

serena williams as preparations for the u.s. open has suffered a setback the 23 time grand slam champion was stunned in the last 16 of the western and southern open in new york well you know what a one set lead subway against 13th seed. the american who's struggled with fitness issues during the match went down in 3 sets the u.s. open is due to start on monday with no fans presence. and the men's draw world number one novak djokovic cruised into the quarterfinals the serbian has struggled with neck pain in his opening match to see bothered by the injury against tennessee i sang grand jock which overcame his opponent in straight sets 626 he lost to clinch his 20th straight win of the season he. had a 6 month holding the calendar but season has restarted as well in the circumstances that we just have to accept it as as they are. you know we can't change that at the moment but i think in terms of the quality of that is. in terms of opponents that i get to face it's pretty much the same. ok and that is all your sport for now back to

obviously this list could change, so nar djokovic, serena williams, sloan stevens and sofiaken and naomi osaka and out is roger federer and rafael nadal and ashleigh barty and the number two player. all of these two change tomorrow as we get more news so we'll be watching it. it is a fluid situation. and this news coming with the back drop of those historic sports protests that have been happening this past week. we know naomi osaka had a protest previous to the u.s. open and she plans on continuing that platform during this actual tournament. we don't know what form that is going to take as well. so a lot of developments, a lot of moving parts here. >> yeah, absolutely. and we're going to pick up on and the sports world with the nba. but this is on would would have been arthur ash day. that sunday before the tournament begins which again does begin tomorrow. and that would be obviously in honor of arthur ash, a man who was remarkable legend as a tennis player and an activist and protest for racial equality. so there you have it. thank you so much. >>> the boston celtics and toronto rapt

then i found out there was going to be a professional women's soccer team in los angeles with serena williams portman as investors, and i was like, what hooray i am going to find out when auditions are and prepare a dramatic monologue then my friend told me it's not auditions, it's tryouts, and you don't prepare a monologue, you play the sport and i was like, okay, fine, but i'm still gonna wear a gown. speaking of sports, i found out about the nba bubble, and i was like, what because -- and the thing about the nba bubble is it's a metaphorical bubble in a physical - >> seth: amber, you don't have to talk about that >> yay then i saw that people are circulating a petition to replace confederate statues with statues of dolly parton, and i was like, what?! now, that's what i call a white-centered solution. no shade to dolly, but if slave owners get replaced with anything less black than malcom x, i will freak the [ bleep out. then ivanka trump was like, "eat these beans. i was like, what no then obama and joe biden sat down for a socially distanced conversation, and i was like, what - are you d

that news will bode well for 23 time grand slam champion serena williams she was beaten by andrea in last year's final and she's been warming up in her 1st official tournament in more than 5 months in kentucky serena was up against us to venus in the 2nd round of the lexington open in what was the 31st professional meeting in a rivalry that stretches back 22 years she battled back from a sit down to beat her older sister 366-3642 reach the quarter finals. a setback for former formula one world champion fernando alonso as hopes of winning the indy 500 the spaniard crashed in the fryer of those practices a long answer is making his 3rd attempt at winning the final leg of motorsports triple crown having already won the monaco grand prix and lamont 24 hour. another boost for england's resurgence summer of cricket they've enticed archrivals australia for $31.00 day internationals and 3 t 20 s. next month will take place in a fire secure environment like the test series now between england and pakistan that are behaving the way the plays ball it's frustrating england again on day 2 of the 2

you would hope serena williams has a chance there, so many big names have washed out.s to be a running gag about him not getting vts in for the team? something is going on there. i was new to it and there seems to be a running joke about how often he has got the tees end. —— him not getting the tees in for the team. some of these pundits have an incredible amount of experience but i don't think they get the teas in. when did charlie make you a cup of tea? milk and sugar, thanks. it's very hard to leave this so far during the programme, logistically. that's all i'm saying —— this sofa. programme, logistically. that's all i'm saying -- this sofa. susan, i hope somebody has got you a cup of tea. it's all had a real nosedive thanks to lockdown. when you are 16 cups, now there is only two of us here and you can go near each other. that was charlie's excuse, social distancing doesn't allow him to make anyone a cup of tea. when here realised that to be an excuse you can use for who knows how long, here was delighted. shame on you, charlie. it's going well, isn't it? anyway, w

serena williams is getting ready to play in her 1st tournament since a coronavirus lock down the 23 time grand slam winner will be competing at the top seed open in kentucky which starts on monday it's good to be just back with my family from family. or measure how it feels yet to be competitive because this is so different but lisa get to see so many familiar faces well i think just the break was something urges loved in me to him. i haven't been doing much just been training and training more than ever so it's good. and the 1st official women's tournament to be held since march is reaching its conclusion believe france be on a feral play and that quanta right estonia in the final the palermo open later this sunday. the last vegas golden knights have sealed top spot in the western conference ahead of the stanley cup playoffs alex talks scored 4 minutes into overtime as the golden knights beat the colorado avalanche for 3 biggest will fade the chicago blackhawks in the 1st round playoff series ok and that is all your sport for now laura back to you kyra great stuff thanks very much now t

serena williams overcame a scare against dutch qualifier arantxa rus to reach the third round.ks in the three set match that lasted almost three hours. she will play greece's maria sakkari next. usain bolt says he's self—isolating as he awaits the result of a coronavirus test. the eight—time olympic gold medallist says he was tested as a precaution despite having no symptoms, and has urged friends he's been in contact with to also be checked. this week, everybody has checked social media. i should say that i am confident of covid—19. i did a test on saturday because i am trying to be responsible and i will stay in and stay in for my friends. also, i am having no symptom so i am going to quarantine myself. usain bolt com obviously going into quarantine but not confirming the test result, he is still waiting to hear. that is all the sport for me. thank you, sally. your messages, disney hand says i am a member of school office staff and i will be wearing a mask. i doubt i will be asked to remove it. lisa says i teach in further education, i went back to work last week and we have

serena williams has played her first competitive match for six months.he us open and the re—arranged french open — two chances over the next two months to claim grand slam title number 2a and equal the record. up next for her — a match up against her sister venus. always good to see the sisters going head—to—head on quite. that's all the sport for now. let's get more now on our top story — the uk officially moving into recession after figures published by the office for national statistics showed that economic output plunged by a record 20.4% between april and june. our economics editor, faisal islam, has been speaking to the chancellor, rishi sunak. we were talking a few months ago and isaid we were talking a few months ago and i said that hard times were coming and what do they's numbers show is that hard times are here. hundreds of thousands of people have already lost theirjob and sadly many more it will, but what i would say is that although tough decisions lie ahead, we will get through this and nobody will be left without hope or opportunity. 0k,

she meets maria sakkari who beat serena williams.allist had been isolating since taking the test at the weekend. it followed a party for his 34th birthday in jamaica. he is still not showing any symptoms. james anderson wants to add to his 600 test wickets. he achieved the mark as england and pakistan drew yesterday in southampton. england won the series 1—0, and while they start their one day series on friday — for the test team, there are still no firm plans for when they will play again. not thinking too much about it really. i don't know when the next test match will be. i will keep myself ticking over in the gym, and when we know where that test match will be hopefully i will get the nod for selection. we have shown positive signs this summer. zach rowley has played outstandingly well, and to have someone as young as him it's exciting for the future. we have shown signs we have strength and depth in the bowling attack, so positive signs but we know we have still got a lot of work to do. that's all the sport for now. thank you ve

tennis grand slam to take place since the coronavirus pandemic proto shutdowns are world sport serena williams is aiming to equal margaret court record of 24 grand slam singles titles. meanwhile 3 time u.s. open champion kim clijsters will feature at flushing meadows for the 1st time since 2012 a 37 year old belgian retired 8 years ago for a 2nd time but has made a comeback in the hope of adding to her for grand slam singles titles it's always a pleasure for me to come to the u.s. open whether it is for legends or for commentary or whatever so to be here as a player is even more special and to be able to practice on arthur ashe and to walk around the courts and seeing everything happen of close is as is is a very nice feeling dustin johnson yama shared the lead going into the final round of gold b.m.w. championship they're the only 2 players under par in the field but a yama with this is eagle at the 5th hole on saturday a shot of the day came though from corey connors who aced the 6th he's in a tie for 21st. ok we'll leave it there for now i'll be back here again later with the sports bulleti

serena williams we back in action a little later on for the 1st time in 6 months the women saw is holding its 1st u.s. competition since the coronavirus lockdown and world number 15 john a concert suffered heart palpitations just minutes into her 1st round match against the czech republic's maria briscoe over the briton needed medical attention before carrying on concert ended up losing this one in straight sets. in under stressful situations it's been on the actual no stress situation so. we don't know to be honest it's one of those things that you need to catch in moments and be able to record in measuring rain which we haven't been able to just because it really has been sporadic and it rarely happened now in the last few minutes celtic in aberdeen have had their next 2 matches in scotland's top football league called off after players broke coronavirus lockdown rules in the case of reigning champions celtic a player travel to spain but failed to quarantine on his return this is just not acceptable you we're asking members of the public every day i stand here and ask members of the pub

pick in the women's draw 23 times that grand slam champion serena williams has made her way through to the last 16 she was given a real workout though. of the netherlands while not a 72 pushing williams all the way in 3 tough sets that last 3 hours 763676 eventually for the american. game said knight but the america will not be joined in the next round by 2 time wimbledon champion pitted i give it to succeed from the czech republic met her match against fellow country woman mari was called up the world number 48 winning 267562. and that's it for me rob simon thank you very much indeed and that's it for me for now but i will be back in a moment with more of the day's news join me then if you can't buy. this is one of the more sounding certainly larger revolutions in all of make. we have to meet the c o 2 emission targets because they're too much and they need to be mined people are just talking about the song as if that's going to solve the problem of the world of business and commerce is driving the energy transmission is the promise of clean energy an illusion the dark side of green e

and former world number one serena williams has compared losing a tennis match to being stuck in a bad relationship the 23 time grand slam champion made the comment after being knocked out of a u.s. open warm up event in new york the american who struggled with fitness issues during the match went down in 3 sets to maria's akari. i put myself in a bad situation you know it's like dating a guy that you know sucks and i had only what he's. doing out here and it's like i got rid of this guy just makes no sense i don't know why yeah it's frustrating. serina and that is all yours for now call back you got to show what side of the thank you for that far. so that's good news i remember the headlines are down to 0 dot com whenever you want them and in about 2 and a half and it's time to let the bar in the team in london for us interviews for you right here on al-jazeera by the. deadline it's drawing near ivory coast his rival parties to nominate that presidential candidates. october's election is likely to be a major test for the country's security who will face the people in iran for the high

she's into the semi—finals after beating maria sakkari, the player who knocked out serena williams.s on the bbc sport website. there will need to be a major campaign urging people to get a flu jab to ease pressure on the nhs this winter, according to medical experts. last month, the government announced plans to double the amount of vaccinations available, but analysis by the bbc has found the proportion of people getting vaccinated has fallen in recent years. emily unia reports. every winter the over 65s and those with serious health conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, are offered a free flu vaccine because catching flu could make them seriously ill. this year there are concerns a second wave of coronavirus infections, combined with a major flu outbreak, would overwhelm the nhs. last month, the prime minister announced plans to expand the flu vaccination programme. he wants to double the number of people who get the jab from 15 million to 30 million. the government is offering a free vaccination to everyone over 50 this year, once the over 65s and those with serious health cond