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virginia wade. it is now 5—3 to konta.e an amazing result. we will keep you updated. there's no doubt who the pair to beat is in the mixed doubles — jamie murray and martina hingis have both won doubles titles here, and probably not surprisingly, were seeded number one once they decided to join forces. the pair booked their place in the quarter—finals this afternoon, with a straight sets win over romanjebavy and lucie hradecka after a rain stoppage. and hingis and her new partner have been speaking to our reporter, patrick gearey. i haven't —— i had a great partnership with leander paes in the past. nobody was pushing me when that stopped. the first option was obviously jamie for me. that stopped. the first option was obviouslyjamie for me. i was happy. that is what she is saying anyway! we will never know. that is not true. you are my only take. when you do change partners, do you have to get used to each other‘s foibles ready a brush that to one side? 0bviously with leander i won four slams. i was very spoiled with going
virginia wade. it is now 5—3 to konta.e an amazing result. we will keep you updated. there's no doubt who the pair to beat is in the mixed doubles — jamie murray and martina hingis have both won doubles titles here, and probably not surprisingly, were seeded number one once they decided to join forces. the pair booked their place in the quarter—finals this afternoon, with a straight sets win over romanjebavy and lucie hradecka after a rain stoppage. and hingis and her new partner have...
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aiming to be the first british woman in the semifinals since virginia wade in 1978.ust one more points. british tennis history is made. yammer conte is an wimbledon semifinalist. just the five—time champion venus williams next. -- you have a contact. i am humbled and excited to share the court with her again. we have had many great battles and hopefully we can create another great battle. she will be back on thursday. two more matches to put the icing on the cake. so konta then will play venus williams next. the 37—year—old, who has won the singles title five times, beat the french open champion jelena ostapenko in straight sets. the latvian is 17 years younger than the american who's become the oldest semifinalist at the tournament in 23 years. garbine muguruza was a finalist at wimbledon two years ago and she's one step away from another after beating svetlana kuznetsova in straight sets to reach the semis. 6—3 6—4 the score. muguruza will play magdalena rybarikova, who has become the lowest ranked woman to make the women's semi—finals at wimbledon. the world numbe
aiming to be the first british woman in the semifinals since virginia wade in 1978.ust one more points. british tennis history is made. yammer conte is an wimbledon semifinalist. just the five—time champion venus williams next. -- you have a contact. i am humbled and excited to share the court with her again. we have had many great battles and hopefully we can create another great battle. she will be back on thursday. two more matches to put the icing on the cake. so konta then will play...
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the great virginia wade. exit the tournament. liverpool brothers ken and neal skupski have also gone out at the quarter—final stage of the doubles. they lost in straight sets to lukasz kubot and marcelo melo. ken skupski now in mixed doubles action along withjocelyn rae. we can have a look at our live pictures as heather watson and henri kontinen defend the mixed doubles title against ivan dodig and sania mirza. they have won the first set on a tie—break. they are a break up as well. the top seeds are jamie murray and martina hingis, already into the quarterfinals as well. they lead 2—0 now in the second set, just broken serve in that one. looking good for a victory for heather watson and henri kontinen. so it's been a dramatic day here at wimbledon — more in store of course tomorrow withjohanna konta and venus williams but we leave you with the image of the day the as an injured andy murray found his quarterfinal a match too far. goodnight from wimbledon sportsday. for most of us, a beautiful day today. lots
the great virginia wade. exit the tournament. liverpool brothers ken and neal skupski have also gone out at the quarter—final stage of the doubles. they lost in straight sets to lukasz kubot and marcelo melo. ken skupski now in mixed doubles action along withjocelyn rae. we can have a look at our live pictures as heather watson and henri kontinen defend the mixed doubles title against ivan dodig and sania mirza. they have won the first set on a tie—break. they are a break up as well. the...
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said after this match that she has dreamt of this day her entire life as she looks to emulate virginia wadeen's title back in 1977. it has been a fantastic days of the british. johanna konta and andy murray into the quarter—finals which means there is a british man and woman in the quarter—finals for the first time since 1973. tomorrow, all eyes will be on the quarter—finals which happen on tuesday. yes, the women on the main draw. novak djokovic first on centre court though. that match 2a hours late because of muller and nadal. venus williams next — the oldest female quarter—finalist since martina navratilova 23 years ago. jelena 0stapenko is her opponent. konta meanwhile needs to beat the second seed simona halep. and the women's quarters continue on court one. muguruza up against svetla na kuznetsova. and either magdalena rybarikova or coco vandeweghe will be in the semi—finals. romelu lukaku is officially the most expensive player to move between two british clubs. his transfer finally confirmed. he's signed a 5—year—deal at manchester united — who've paid everton $97 million initially.
said after this match that she has dreamt of this day her entire life as she looks to emulate virginia wadeen's title back in 1977. it has been a fantastic days of the british. johanna konta and andy murray into the quarter—finals which means there is a british man and woman in the quarter—finals for the first time since 1973. tomorrow, all eyes will be on the quarter—finals which happen on tuesday. yes, the women on the main draw. novak djokovic first on centre court though. that match...
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and — ‘wade to gojo‘ is the sun's back page headline — as virginia wade celebrates johanna konta makingugh to the semi finals of wimbledon. we will discuss that later. we will start with the disturbing story about the pm ordering an enquiry into nhs deaths after years of campaigning and finally the relatives of some of those who died from contaminated blood products in the 70s and 80s will get the enquiry they have been after. it has been widely welcomed and there is cross— party widely welcomed and there is cross—party pressure for this enquiry, including the dup supporting theresa may. i do not know how significant that was in it. blood products given by the nhs to british haemophiliacs and other patients and it turned out a lot of it to be infected with hepatitis c and hiv. police 2&00 have died and thousands more infected and families put at risk and claims the authorities knew and covered it up. and it took years before they stop the use of these products. we will have a public inquiry and the victims will be consulted on what sort of enquiry. it is very sad of course, that this go
and — ‘wade to gojo‘ is the sun's back page headline — as virginia wade celebrates johanna konta makingugh to the semi finals of wimbledon. we will discuss that later. we will start with the disturbing story about the pm ordering an enquiry into nhs deaths after years of campaigning and finally the relatives of some of those who died from contaminated blood products in the 70s and 80s will get the enquiry they have been after. it has been widely welcomed and there is cross— party...
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she has matched virginia wade's fleet of 39 years ago. what a stage to do it. matching virginia wade. she was watching you. right now it is a little bit surreal. it is quite incredible how quickly things go in tennis. two minutes ago i was just playing and now i am here. things happen very quickly. i am definitely did —— digesting things. the tension out of there at times today, it seemed like you had incredible focus, you were able to do what you had to do at the crucial moments? i definitely felt very clear on what i was trying to achieve out there. regardless of whether it was going my way or not. i really stuck to my true self and just tried to create as many opportunities as possible. i knew that going into the match against simona halep she would not give me much forfree. i definitely simona halep she would not give me much for free. i definitely have to be the one out there to create my own chances, and ifelt be the one out there to create my own chances, and i felt i be the one out there to create my own chances, and ifelt i did b
she has matched virginia wade's fleet of 39 years ago. what a stage to do it. matching virginia wade. she was watching you. right now it is a little bit surreal. it is quite incredible how quickly things go in tennis. two minutes ago i was just playing and now i am here. things happen very quickly. i am definitely did —— digesting things. the tension out of there at times today, it seemed like you had incredible focus, you were able to do what you had to do at the crucial moments? i...
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matching virginia wade. she was watching you. right now it is a little bit surreal. it is quite incredible how quickly things go in tennis. two minutes ago i was just playing and now i am here. things happen very quickly. i am definitely did —— digesting things. the tension out of there at times today, it seemed like you had incredible focus, you were able to do what you had to do at the crucial moments? i definitely felt very clear on what i was trying to achieve out there. regardless of whether it was going my way or not. i really stuck to my true self and just tried to create as many opportunities as possible. i knew that going into the match against simona halep she would not give me much forfree. i definitely simona halep she would not give me much for free. i definitely have to be the one out there to create my own chances, and ifelt be the one out there to create my own chances, and i felt i be the one out there to create my own chances, and ifelt i did be the one out there to create my own chances, and i felt i did that. i feel fortunate i took a few of them.
matching virginia wade. she was watching you. right now it is a little bit surreal. it is quite incredible how quickly things go in tennis. two minutes ago i was just playing and now i am here. things happen very quickly. i am definitely did —— digesting things. the tension out of there at times today, it seemed like you had incredible focus, you were able to do what you had to do at the crucial moments? i definitely felt very clear on what i was trying to achieve out there. regardless of...
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she‘s done it in front of the last woman to do it, virginia wade.ritish tennis has been seriously impressive. last year she didn‘t get past the second round of wimbledon. so for the next few minutes, here‘s everything you need to know about her. she‘s 26. in 2009, she was ranked 469 in the world. two years ago in 2015, she was ranked 126 in the world, last year she was ranked 19th, and now she‘s officially ranked seventh in the world. though that will change after wimbledon. in the past 12 months she‘s won titles in los angeles, sydney and miami. she was born to hungarian parents in sydney, australia, and lived there till the age of 14 when she move to the uk, she officially took british citizenship and began playing for the uk five years ago in 2012. she lives in eastbourne. well, this is my home. i‘ve always, ever since i moved here, i‘ve spent my formative years here. i really, essentially, grew into the tennis player but also, more importantly, the person i am today here. so i come home here. it was never a case of me feeling more and more briti
she‘s done it in front of the last woman to do it, virginia wade.ritish tennis has been seriously impressive. last year she didn‘t get past the second round of wimbledon. so for the next few minutes, here‘s everything you need to know about her. she‘s 26. in 2009, she was ranked 469 in the world. two years ago in 2015, she was ranked 126 in the world, last year she was ranked 19th, and now she‘s officially ranked seventh in the world. though that will change after wimbledon. in the...
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the last was virginia wade in 1978.eating the second seed simona halep on tuesday, the five—time wimbledon champion, venus williams, now stands in konta's way. the pair are second on centre court today and konta knows the home support is an advantage for her. it makes it more special because it is home. i do get that home support which i don't get anywhere else. so, in that sense, it makes it, i guess it makes it that much sweeter. we will be hoping for a little bit of better luck forjohanna konta fan andy murray. —— than. his second reign as wimbledon champion is over. the world number one was expected to beat sam querrey in yesterday's quarter—final on centre court, but was beaten in a topsy—turvy match. murray looked to be struggling with the hip injury that's affected him for several weeks, as querrey played the match of his life. the american came from two sets to one down and is through to his first ever grand slam semi—final. look, i was obviously in good enough shape to give myself a chance. i almost managed to
the last was virginia wade in 1978.eating the second seed simona halep on tuesday, the five—time wimbledon champion, venus williams, now stands in konta's way. the pair are second on centre court today and konta knows the home support is an advantage for her. it makes it more special because it is home. i do get that home support which i don't get anywhere else. so, in that sense, it makes it, i guess it makes it that much sweeter. we will be hoping for a little bit of better luck forjohanna...
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the first time since 1978, when virginia wade was playing in the wimbledon semifinals, and she is hoping e but in order to do so, she must overcome that lady there, venus williams, five times wimbledon champion, let's be honest, a tennis legend. such a fantastic grand winner. ifjohanna konta is to become the first british women to reach a wimbledon singles final for a0 yea rs, reach a wimbledon singles final for a0 years, she must beat venus williams. johanna konta is the sixth seed, just 26 years old, venus williams is the tenth seed, and she is 37 years old, but of course she brings with her so much experience. konta has not won any grand slam tournaments, williams has won the seven. centre court is packed for this match, and it is interesting butjohanna konta is very dramatic previous round win over simona halep, who is the number two seed, that attracted the biggest television audience of the tournament, so far. centre court packed for this match, but thousands more, millions more will be watching on television and we are going to keep you in touch with all the action, but as i say,
the first time since 1978, when virginia wade was playing in the wimbledon semifinals, and she is hoping e but in order to do so, she must overcome that lady there, venus williams, five times wimbledon champion, let's be honest, a tennis legend. such a fantastic grand winner. ifjohanna konta is to become the first british women to reach a wimbledon singles final for a0 yea rs, reach a wimbledon singles final for a0 years, she must beat venus williams. johanna konta is the sixth seed, just 26...
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aiming to become the first british woman in the semifinal since virginia wade in 1978.w. aykroyd and a nation expected just one more point. british tennis history is made! johanna konta, a wimbledon semifinalist. just the five—time wimbledon champion next. venus williams. i filled very humbled and excited to share the court with her again. she got the better of me before but we've had many great battles are hopefully we will create another battle. she will be back on thursday. two more matches to put the icing on the cake. so, venus williams is next. the highest seed apart from konta left in the drawer and you'd accept the biggest challenge, to? konta has been seeded six, venus williams, down at ten, but venus williams has won five wimbledon champion so she has the pedigree going into that one. she had a very good win today, beating the french open champion, jelena 0stapenko in straight sets and 37 yea rs 0stapenko in straight sets and 37 years old, she becomes the oldest wimbledon semifinalist in 23 years so wimbledon semifinalist in 23 years so she really is rolling b
aiming to become the first british woman in the semifinal since virginia wade in 1978.w. aykroyd and a nation expected just one more point. british tennis history is made! johanna konta, a wimbledon semifinalist. just the five—time wimbledon champion next. venus williams. i filled very humbled and excited to share the court with her again. she got the better of me before but we've had many great battles are hopefully we will create another battle. she will be back on thursday. two more...
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no british woman has won wimbledon since virginia wade in 1977.sey after the first mountain stage of this years race. he takes over from his team—mate 6eraint thomas. simon brotherton is there for us. the gaps weren't big at the summit finish but enough for the race leadership to change hands with chris froome taking overfrom 6eraint thomas, who is now second overall. the stage was won by italian champion fabio nauru, who finished 16 seconds ahead of ireland's dan martin with froome in third place in the same time as ritchie porte, 20 seconds down on the winner, and simon yates was a superb six on the day. chris froome has a 12 second lead overall with christian arrow up to third a further ten seconds back. ritchie porte is this at 39 seconds and dates now sixth, four seconds behind him. who says romance is dead? well, young people in japan it seems. new research suggests there are more and more who are not having or have never had any physical relationship. the bbc‘s rupert wingfield—hayes has been trying to find out. japan has long been famed fo
no british woman has won wimbledon since virginia wade in 1977.sey after the first mountain stage of this years race. he takes over from his team—mate 6eraint thomas. simon brotherton is there for us. the gaps weren't big at the summit finish but enough for the race leadership to change hands with chris froome taking overfrom 6eraint thomas, who is now second overall. the stage was won by italian champion fabio nauru, who finished 16 seconds ahead of ireland's dan martin with froome in third...
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wimbledon semi—final, the first british woman to reach that stage of the competition since 1978 with virginia wadets. an incredible match—up against simona halep, the top seed in the women's draw. she dropped the first set and came back for the second. 2—2 in the third set. that saw her serve out for the match. it means she will go against venus williams. she came through in straight sets against her french opponent. it is incredible to think johanna konta did this. venus williams is a five—time wimbledon champion, the only one left in the side of the draw on the women's side. also through, this player. there was a delay due to atrocious weather. a surprise package. she played incredibly well on the grass of late. she deserves it. a first semi—final appearance for her. also, the beaten finalist two years ago in 2015. she came through her match against svetla na. 2015. she came through her match against svetlana. she is deserving of her place in the semifinals following a great run for her at the tournament. she will go up against angelique kerber, the world number one for the women. john watson re
wimbledon semi—final, the first british woman to reach that stage of the competition since 1978 with virginia wadets. an incredible match—up against simona halep, the top seed in the women's draw. she dropped the first set and came back for the second. 2—2 in the third set. that saw her serve out for the match. it means she will go against venus williams. she came through in straight sets against her french opponent. it is incredible to think johanna konta did this. venus williams is a...
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johanna konta joins her, after she became the first british woman to reach the semi—finals since virginia wadejokovic eased past france's adrian mannarino, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4. more on all the wimbledon action later in sport today. well done to the australianjaimen hudson for capturing this moment of a whale playing with a pack of dolphins off the coast of western australia. his drone footage shows the whale enjoying the company of the dolphins while catching a few waves, and no surprise that that video has reached millions of people via social media. the united nations say as many as 3,000 civilians remain trapped in the iraqi city of mosul, despite government forces declaring victory there over the weekend. skirmishes continue between iraqi troops and so—called islamic state. those trapped are mostly the young or the elderly who have become separated from their families. from mosul, jonathan beale sent this report. this is an orphan of the battle of mosul, a baby whose parents have been killed. he is one of the victims of the fight against the group known as islamic state. he was left at this clin
johanna konta joins her, after she became the first british woman to reach the semi—finals since virginia wadejokovic eased past france's adrian mannarino, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4. more on all the wimbledon action later in sport today. well done to the australianjaimen hudson for capturing this moment of a whale playing with a pack of dolphins off the coast of western australia. his drone footage shows the whale enjoying the company of the dolphins while catching a few waves, and no surprise that that...
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among those expected to look on from the royal box will be virginia wade, the last british woman to lifte're in the early stages of the opening set, so far it is going with serve, it is 2-1 to far it is going with serve, it is 2—1 to venus williams at the moment. but it could be an amazing victory, she has won the title here are five times. but he has lost three finals, all to her sister serena. garbine muguruza was a beaten finalist in 2015 and again, she was beaten by serena williams 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 ha
among those expected to look on from the royal box will be virginia wade, the last british woman to lifte're in the early stages of the opening set, so far it is going with serve, it is 2-1 to far it is going with serve, it is 2—1 to venus williams at the moment. but it could be an amazing victory, she has won the title here are five times. but he has lost three finals, all to her sister serena. garbine muguruza was a beaten finalist in 2015 and again, she was beaten by serena williams who is...
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drop expectation for britain especially that konta would go on and emulate the achievements of virginia wadegely impressive, the oldest woman left in the women's draw, 37, into a night wimbledon final, looking atjohanna konta in the semifinals in straight sets 64, six two. williams marches on. how well did you have to play to win? i thought the crowd was very nice to me actually, you know, they could have really been, you know, even more boisterous, i thought the crowd was behind joanna and she gave ita crowd was behind joanna and she gave it a whole today, it is a lot of pressure, a lot of pressure, and so she handled it well and i think my experience helped a lot. you have a lovely smile on your face in the match was over, what emotions were you feeling? i mean she played so well and no point was easy and i just tried to climb on top each time to get another point and then, wow row, i was done, so happy. to get another point and then, wow row, iwas done, so happy. she to get another point and then, wow row, i was done, so happy. she will face abaina muguruza in the final who lasted a littl
drop expectation for britain especially that konta would go on and emulate the achievements of virginia wadegely impressive, the oldest woman left in the women's draw, 37, into a night wimbledon final, looking atjohanna konta in the semifinals in straight sets 64, six two. williams marches on. how well did you have to play to win? i thought the crowd was very nice to me actually, you know, they could have really been, you know, even more boisterous, i thought the crowd was behind joanna and she...
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history was made sweeter by the presence joanna conser had just emulated, the first briton since virginia wade and quite possibly the first to pose for a sulphate with a chelsea pensioners. last night when i got back i got back to the royal hospital at 8pm and my phone never stopped ringing, texts, i had a message from my son to say, you have gone viral! amazing. it was an occasion i did not want to miss a once—in—a—lifetime. gratefully, i pulled it off. from her celebrations to andy murray's preparations, a quarterfinal against sam querrey, the six foot six california with a hollywood serve. he will find a way to break him down, but he has got to keep improving his performance, because the matches will only get tougher. he knows he has got a couple more matches in the tank to get him back into the final, to hopefully defend his title. for yea rs hopefully defend his title. for years it has been known as henman hill, and not even the heroics of andy murray will change that, but otherwise wimbledon has become synonymous with the scot. because he is now a two—time champion, and today marks his t
history was made sweeter by the presence joanna conser had just emulated, the first briton since virginia wade and quite possibly the first to pose for a sulphate with a chelsea pensioners. last night when i got back i got back to the royal hospital at 8pm and my phone never stopped ringing, texts, i had a message from my son to say, you have gone viral! amazing. it was an occasion i did not want to miss a once—in—a—lifetime. gratefully, i pulled it off. from her celebrations to andy...
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the last british woman to win wimbledon was virginia wade in 1977.uld be statues everywhere. andy murray was playing benoit paire of france, a6 in the world. at wimbledon, murray had never lost to a player ranked so low. tie—break in the first, 6—a in the second. murray was getting there. commentator: too good. in the third set, murray got heated with the umpire over a challenge and centre court sympathised. i challenged immediately. no matter, murray said it was the best he'd hit the ball in the tournament so far and paire ultimately couldn't match it. 0ut. umpire: game, set and match murray. british players through. the day's drama had barely begun. rafael nadal walked out onto number 1 court, limbering up without head room — ouch. well, he laughed that off. soon he found himself in a phenomenal struggle against gilles muller of luxembourg. this point made it 10—10 in the fifth set. at 3a, muller is suddenly in the form of his life, seeded at wimbledon for the first time. he would not yield. keep watching, if you dare. nadal kept facing match point
the last british woman to win wimbledon was virginia wade in 1977.uld be statues everywhere. andy murray was playing benoit paire of france, a6 in the world. at wimbledon, murray had never lost to a player ranked so low. tie—break in the first, 6—a in the second. murray was getting there. commentator: too good. in the third set, murray got heated with the umpire over a challenge and centre court sympathised. i challenged immediately. no matter, murray said it was the best he'd hit the ball...
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emulating virginia wade would propel johanna konta into sporting superstardom.expectations are, of course, high this year and so far, she is controlling her emotions in a very positive way. i think it is a result of her mental hard work in the past. konta's journey actually began in australia where she was born to hungarian parents before moving to the uk, aged 14. there was one time i came in from the courts outside, i think it was freezing cold, i think she had six layers on, outside on an artificial clay—court and her enthusiasm and hard work, ijust thought it was great. and i came in and said to her father, i said, "this is top 5% in the world material." konta is now turning that potential into reality. three more wins and her dreams will come true. and david joins us live from wimbledon now. such an exciting day, david. the weather has taken a turn for the worse, but fortunately centre court has a roof sojohanna konta will play, and delighted to bejoined by the last british woman to reach the quarterfinals of britain 33 years ago, what willjohanna konta be
emulating virginia wade would propel johanna konta into sporting superstardom.expectations are, of course, high this year and so far, she is controlling her emotions in a very positive way. i think it is a result of her mental hard work in the past. konta's journey actually began in australia where she was born to hungarian parents before moving to the uk, aged 14. there was one time i came in from the courts outside, i think it was freezing cold, i think she had six layers on, outside on an...
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finalist in the womb —— the woman's singles and the woman who achieved that was the 1927 champion virginia wadeh with sue barker. —— 19 77. wade. she watched the match with sue barker. -- 19 77. it was sad she come come through on an anniversary year and if it were so long since she had a winner. but i think next year she could make it or make it to the final and just progress so that the final and just progress so that the bit more. when you look at rybarikova, had tense she was in her first semifinal, that didn't happen tojo. she first semifinal, that didn't happen to jo. she didn't fall apart, first semifinal, that didn't happen tojo. she didn't fall apart, she was just beaten by somebody who has a lot of experience, those being out there, loves playing on grass and has been playing well and confident of tournament. venus has got such an incredible wingspan, so if she isn't may be quite as quick as she was ten yea rs may be quite as quick as she was ten years ago 01’ may be quite as quick as she was ten years ago or something she sure mix—up with that wingspan. what i was impressed with toda
finalist in the womb —— the woman's singles and the woman who achieved that was the 1927 champion virginia wadeh with sue barker. —— 19 77. wade. she watched the match with sue barker. -- 19 77. it was sad she come come through on an anniversary year and if it were so long since she had a winner. but i think next year she could make it or make it to the final and just progress so that the final and just progress so that the bit more. when you look at rybarikova, had tense she was in her...
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and johanna konta becomes the first british woman to reach the wimbledon semifinals since virginia wadea moment of history that she celebrated on centre court. coming up on sportsday on bbc news: standing in betweenjohanna konta and the wimbledon final, venus williams — a five—time champion, who becomes the oldest semifinalist at the tournament in 23 years. good evening. "an appalling tragedy that should never have happened." that's what the prime minister called the contaminated blood scandal of the 1970s and ‘80s, as the government announced an inquiry into the nhs scandal. it's been called one of the biggest disasters in the history of the nhs. at least 2,400 people died and 7,500 patients were infected with viruses, such as hepatitis c and hiv, after being given blood products by the nhs. our health editor hugh pym reports. these are the medications for hiv. andy has had a life on medication because he was given contaminated blood. at the age of five, he was infected with hiv and hepatitis c. at 16, he developed aids. since then, all he's wanted is answers. i'm very worried that the
and johanna konta becomes the first british woman to reach the wimbledon semifinals since virginia wadea moment of history that she celebrated on centre court. coming up on sportsday on bbc news: standing in betweenjohanna konta and the wimbledon final, venus williams — a five—time champion, who becomes the oldest semifinalist at the tournament in 23 years. good evening. "an appalling tragedy that should never have happened." that's what the prime minister called the contaminated...
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the first british woman into the final since virginia wade in 1978.ew minutes by tim henman to discuss andy murray's chances in his quarterfinal match against sam querrey, which is at one o'clock this afternoon. president trump's eldest son has appeared on television in the united states to say he never told his father about a meeting he had with a russian lawyer, during last year's presidential campaign. he was led to believe that she could offer damaging information that would incriminate mr trump's rival, hillary clinton. donald trump junior told the broadcaster the meeting was "a nothing", but he said he should have handled it differently. a charity says every household in the uk should get a one—off rebate of £285 on its energy bills, because providers have been making excessive profits at the expense of its customers. citizens advice says the regulator 0fgem allowed companies to charge too much and overestimated their costs. but 0fgem and energy providers are disputing the claim, as our personal finance correspondent simon gompertz reports. -- i
the first british woman into the final since virginia wade in 1978.ew minutes by tim henman to discuss andy murray's chances in his quarterfinal match against sam querrey, which is at one o'clock this afternoon. president trump's eldest son has appeared on television in the united states to say he never told his father about a meeting he had with a russian lawyer, during last year's presidential campaign. he was led to believe that she could offer damaging information that would incriminate mr...
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the last time that happen was back in 1977, when virginia wade took the title.ree out of the five times they've played. that match is second on centre court today. meanwhile, world number one andy murray says it's possible he'll take several weeks off to recover fully from his hip injury. he was of course beaten in five sets by american sam querrey yesterday and looked in pain throughout, limping between points. elsewhere, the former fifa official, chuck blazer, seen here on the left, has died aged 72. the american had been banned from all football activities for life two years ago, after admitting charges of tax evasion. he'd been suffering from cancer, but did turn whistle blower to help investigators uncover corruption in football. and england have secured their place in the semifinals of the women's world cup. they beat new zealand by 75 runs, thanks to natalie sciver‘s century. she hit 129 offjust111 balls. england are joined in the last four by australia, who beat india, and south africa, who defeated sri lanka. that's all from me for now, but sally will b
the last time that happen was back in 1977, when virginia wade took the title.ree out of the five times they've played. that match is second on centre court today. meanwhile, world number one andy murray says it's possible he'll take several weeks off to recover fully from his hip injury. he was of course beaten in five sets by american sam querrey yesterday and looked in pain throughout, limping between points. elsewhere, the former fifa official, chuck blazer, seen here on the left, has died...
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. —— back in 1997 —— in 1978, there was virginia wade. but it doesn't seem to bother her. shejust on her shoulders but it doesn't seem to bother her. she just needs to keep on applying her formula and doing what she does best. venus williams started at wimbledon in 1997. she is now seeking an eighth grand slam title. what challenge does she posted johanna konta today? beers is very at home on centre court. it's where she's had her greatest successes —— venus williams is very at home on centre court. its the 20th wimbledon. even though she's the oldest player in the draw at 37 years of age, she is playing some of our best tennis. she brings enormous strength and aggression to the court, and huge serve, but both of them will be looking to attack each other‘s second serve. it will be won or lost, i feel, each other‘s second serve. it will be won or lost, ifeel, in each other‘s second serve. it will be won or lost, i feel, in that department. annabel croft, thank you. konta and williams will be on court at around 3pm or apm. we look forward t
. —— back in 1997 —— in 1978, there was virginia wade. but it doesn't seem to bother her. shejust on her shoulders but it doesn't seem to bother her. she just needs to keep on applying her formula and doing what she does best. venus williams started at wimbledon in 1997. she is now seeking an eighth grand slam title. what challenge does she posted johanna konta today? beers is very at home on centre court. it's where she's had her greatest successes —— venus williams is very at home...
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hope thatjohanna konta will be able to be the first semifinalist in the women's singles since virginia wade. thank you. away from wimbledon, the former fifa official chuck blazer has died, aged 72. the american, seen here on the left, had been banned from all football activities for life two—years ago after admitting charges of tax evasion. he'd been suffering from cancer but did turn whistle blower to help investigators uncover corruption in football. rory mcilroy has had a mixed day at the scottish open. he finished his first round a short time ago on two over par, seven shots behind the leader. the world number four, who has missed the cut in two of his last three starts, had been four over at one stage, but three three birdies in five holes helped him recover a little. but there was another bogey at the last, and so he finished on two over par. he has some work to do tomorrow. england's ian poulter and callum shinkwin share the club house lead, on five under, with rickie fowler of america. that's all the spot for now and i will have more in the next hour. many thanks. as we've been hear
hope thatjohanna konta will be able to be the first semifinalist in the women's singles since virginia wade. thank you. away from wimbledon, the former fifa official chuck blazer has died, aged 72. the american, seen here on the left, had been banned from all football activities for life two—years ago after admitting charges of tax evasion. he'd been suffering from cancer but did turn whistle blower to help investigators uncover corruption in football. rory mcilroy has had a mixed day at the...
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she's the first british woman to reach a wimbledon semi—final since virginia wade in 1978.ays? in an hour, we'll be asking whether it's ever 0k to leave children home alone? and take a look at this — if you're very lucky, you mightjust spot a fairy. it's100 years since the cottingley hoax — but were the photos actually real? we'll attempt to find out before seven. all that still to come. but now a summary of this morning's main news. improvements in life expectancy in england are levelling off for the first time in a century, according to a leading health academic. professor sir michael marmot, from university college london, says the rate of increase has almost "ground to a halt" since 2010. in the uk as a whole, women can expect to live to 82 on average, and men to 79. theresa may has told conservative mps and ministers to stop the "backbiting" that has split the party since the general election. during a reception in westminster last night, she warned that the alternative wasjeremy corbyn in number ten. it is understood that mrs may will meet with her cabinet later this
she's the first british woman to reach a wimbledon semi—final since virginia wade in 1978.ays? in an hour, we'll be asking whether it's ever 0k to leave children home alone? and take a look at this — if you're very lucky, you mightjust spot a fairy. it's100 years since the cottingley hoax — but were the photos actually real? we'll attempt to find out before seven. all that still to come. but now a summary of this morning's main news. improvements in life expectancy in england are...
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, her 1977 when, the 40th anniversary of virginia wade winning the women‘s title at wimbledon ——they walk around this corner an my goodness, there the crowd is. look at the scale of that, from that quiet time inside to this, centre court. as you said, charlie, it was a brilliant day for the fans on centre court yesterday, they got to see some amazing tennis. joe konta battled it out in three hours. she had a wonderful centre court moment i think, she played brilliantly, she needed three sets to beat the honour their kitsch but she made it to round three for the first time —— donna vekic. i am looking to compete at my best every single match i get to play. i‘m here with the intention of wanting to be a part of the events of the full two weeks but as you saw out there, every single player here plays a very high level on any given day. there is no easy match and i‘m just very grateful to have another go. heather watson was the first british player through, she beat anastasia sevastova and faces the former world number one victoria azarenka next. aljaz bedene also reached the third r
, her 1977 when, the 40th anniversary of virginia wade winning the women‘s title at wimbledon ——they walk around this corner an my goodness, there the crowd is. look at the scale of that, from that quiet time inside to this, centre court. as you said, charlie, it was a brilliant day for the fans on centre court yesterday, they got to see some amazing tennis. joe konta battled it out in three hours. she had a wonderful centre court moment i think, she played brilliantly, she needed three...
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i knowjoined by virginia wade, good to with us.ng about a murray victory, in with the lovely symmetry if both he and johanna konta could have been through to the semi—skimmed act and johanna konta could have been through to the semi-skimmed act i'm really stands, but we all knew he wasn't really feeling his best groovy tournament. not only was he not willing physically that well, he wasn't hitting the ball quite as well as we've become using watching him play. as good as he was last year. so i guess sam querry will be delighted. he is a giant himself, he likes to knock off the top players. he's done it before. that's not to distract from wary‘s performance, is it? and firstly, you cannot watch every single points, but what i did see was glances of all tournaments, i knew he playing extremely well. when he hits the ball welcome me yet it cleanly. he is not an opponent that anybody really relishes playing. all british hopes now rest onjohannesburg's playing. all british hopes now rest on johannesburg's content‘s shoulders. do you thi
i knowjoined by virginia wade, good to with us.ng about a murray victory, in with the lovely symmetry if both he and johanna konta could have been through to the semi—skimmed act and johanna konta could have been through to the semi-skimmed act i'm really stands, but we all knew he wasn't really feeling his best groovy tournament. not only was he not willing physically that well, he wasn't hitting the ball quite as well as we've become using watching him play. as good as he was last year. so...
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if she makes it, she‘ll be the first british player to get that far since virginia wade in the ‘70s. the ito—year wait for another british winner — but konta isn‘t looking that far ahead. she is a great athlete and someone who is playing an incredible form and has done very well since the start of the season so i am very looking forward to playing her. i have played twice this year and the last time she got the better of me so last time she got the better of me so i‘m looking forward to playing against someone who is playing so well and be a part of a match that will be very challenging for me. novak djokovic‘s postponed match against adrian mannarino is first on centre court, with an earlier start of 12 o‘clock. then following that match, the centre court crowd will be treated to two women‘s quarterfinals. first, the five—times champion venus williams faces jelena 0stapenko, who won the french open last month. 0stapenko was born in 1997 — the year williams made herfirst appearance at wimbledon. here is the order of play and record one. “— here is the order of play and record one. ——
if she makes it, she‘ll be the first british player to get that far since virginia wade in the ‘70s. the ito—year wait for another british winner — but konta isn‘t looking that far ahead. she is a great athlete and someone who is playing an incredible form and has done very well since the start of the season so i am very looking forward to playing her. i have played twice this year and the last time she got the better of me so last time she got the better of me so i‘m looking...
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the brick came through 3 sets, the first british woman to reach semifinals at wimbledon since virginia wadeel has quarter final wednesday 4:00 pm eastern. when i received the diagnosis, i knew, whatever it takes, wherever i have to go...i'm beating this. breast cancer treatment is continuing to evolve. ctca is definitely on the cusp of those changes. we really focus on taking the time with each individual patient so they can choose the treatment appropriate for them. i empower women with choices. it's not just picking a surgeon. it's picking the care team, and feeling secure where you are. visit cancercenter.com/breast appointments available now. people would ask me that we traveled,ntries what is your nationality and i would always answer hispanic. so when i got my ancestry dna results it was a shocker. i'm from all nations. it puts a hunger in your heart to want to know more. maria: well back, change the way you pay apple and paypal strike a deal nicole petallides on floor of new york stock exchange with details. >> good morning, everybody. this is a big deal for people have paypal want t
the brick came through 3 sets, the first british woman to reach semifinals at wimbledon since virginia wadeel has quarter final wednesday 4:00 pm eastern. when i received the diagnosis, i knew, whatever it takes, wherever i have to go...i'm beating this. breast cancer treatment is continuing to evolve. ctca is definitely on the cusp of those changes. we really focus on taking the time with each individual patient so they can choose the treatment appropriate for them. i empower women with...
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the last woman to make it to the quarter—finals was virginia wade in 1977, not all of us will remembersilver jubilee, konta takes that, i do, the year of the queen's silverjubilee, konta takes on simona halep this afternoon after a really tough 3—set win yesterday over carolyn garcia. it's those positions, those situations that i dream of or dreamed of when i was a little girl and even now to be part of those battles on big stages, so i think that's really what it's about to be a professional athlete. andy murray reached the quarter—finals for the 10th year in a row thanks to a relatively straight—forward win over benoit paire. he'll take on sam querry tomorrow. after all the injury worries before the tournament started, he feels he's back on track. two weeks ago i was resting, so i was also a little bit concerned when you're having issuesjust a was also a little bit concerned when you're having issues just a few days before a big event, it's frustrating but i managed it well and i think i played some good stuff. today, like isaid, was played some good stuff. today, like i said, was th
the last woman to make it to the quarter—finals was virginia wade in 1977, not all of us will remembersilver jubilee, konta takes that, i do, the year of the queen's silverjubilee, konta takes on simona halep this afternoon after a really tough 3—set win yesterday over carolyn garcia. it's those positions, those situations that i dream of or dreamed of when i was a little girl and even now to be part of those battles on big stages, so i think that's really what it's about to be a...
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old radnor bid —— midday on a monday afternoon, but 44 years is the last time roger taylor and virginia wadeey are live out there on court number 14 were marcus willis andj clark are playing. a difficult game so far, they have already lost the first set 6—3, you can watch those pictures and see if they take it back. they managed to turn it around. but it is as i say a big day for british hopes at wimbledon, johanna konta and andy murray out just after 1pm, to see if manic monday can be a bit of a magic monday can be a bit of a magic monday for the british fans. wayne rooney is leaving manchester united after 13 years, to return to everton where he played as a teenager. the striker says that winning a trophy with everton would be the pinnacle, and he hasjust admitted that even though he has been wearing united's redshirts in the day, he has been slipping into his everton pyjamas at night. yellow macro i have kept it quiet for the last 13 years, but i do wear them at home with my kids, so i have to keep that a bit quiet. but no, it is great, it feels, you know, especially as it's 30 years ago
old radnor bid —— midday on a monday afternoon, but 44 years is the last time roger taylor and virginia wadeey are live out there on court number 14 were marcus willis andj clark are playing. a difficult game so far, they have already lost the first set 6—3, you can watch those pictures and see if they take it back. they managed to turn it around. but it is as i say a big day for british hopes at wimbledon, johanna konta and andy murray out just after 1pm, to see if manic monday can be a...
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incredible performance last week made her first british woman to reach a wimbledon semi—final since virginia wadeo sexist ads that portray stereotypical gender roles? that's an ad from years ago, but they are still being made now. the advertising regulator is looking at introducing new rules. with the news, here'sjoanna in the bbc newsroom. a bbc investigation has found that only a small fraction of the money donated as part of the grenfell tower fire appeal has so far reached survivors or relatives of the dead. around £20 million has been donated by individuals and businesses to charities and appeals. but less than £800,000 has been given out so far. an estimated 174 tonnes of items — such as clothing — were donated and are still being sorted by the british red cross. the rate of inflation has slowed down unexpectedly. prices rose by 2.6% in the year tojune — down from 2.9% in may. the office for national statistics said there had been falls in global oil prices and the cost of computer games. campaigners are calling for a suspension of vaginal mesh implants after this programme revealed hundred
incredible performance last week made her first british woman to reach a wimbledon semi—final since virginia wadeo sexist ads that portray stereotypical gender roles? that's an ad from years ago, but they are still being made now. the advertising regulator is looking at introducing new rules. with the news, here'sjoanna in the bbc newsroom. a bbc investigation has found that only a small fraction of the money donated as part of the grenfell tower fire appeal has so far reached survivors or...
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and the last woman to win wimbledon was virginia wade in the year of the queen's silverjubilee back ins, so i think thatis battles on big stages, so i think that is what it is about, to be a professional athlete. andy murray reached the quarterfinals for the tenth year in a row, thanks to a fairly straight—forward win over benoit pair. he'll take on sam querry tomorrow. after all the injury worries before the tournament started he says he feels back on track. two weeks ago, i was resting and a little bit concerned. when you have issues just a few days before a big event, it is frustrating. i have managed it well and i think i have played some good stuff. today was the best i have played so far in the tournament. yeah, iam the best i have played so far in the tournament. yeah, i am doing well, so tournament. yeah, i am doing well, so hopefully, keep it up. roger federer is through but there won't be a third wimbledon title for rafael nadal this year — he's out, beaten by gilles muller in an epic five—setter. it was 15—13 in the decider and the pair were on court for nearly five hours. t
and the last woman to win wimbledon was virginia wade in the year of the queen's silverjubilee back ins, so i think thatis battles on big stages, so i think that is what it is about, to be a professional athlete. andy murray reached the quarterfinals for the tenth year in a row, thanks to a fairly straight—forward win over benoit pair. he'll take on sam querry tomorrow. after all the injury worries before the tournament started he says he feels back on track. two weeks ago, i was resting and...