nadia podoroska smashed back even when the match was long—lost. iga swiatek eased into her first grand slam final. hard to believe it will be her last, while nadia podoroska will go home with nearly £a00,000 after a strange fortnight in france. patrick gearey, bbc news. it's been an impressive tournament for both. and swiatek will face a more familiarface in sofia kenin. it was her australian open success earlier this year that announced her to the world. and she will hope to add a second grand slam title to her name after knocking out petra kvitova in straight sets in the second semifinal. the american took the first set 6—4 and the second 7—5 to reach her second grand slam final. she's got a good conversion rate. she had to save ten break—points against the two—time wimbledon winner. the final is on saturday. england rugby fans will be able to continue singing swing low, sweet chariot at matches despite the anthem having its roots in american slavery. the song has been english rugby's anthem since the late 19805 but has come under a rev

nadia podoroska was left little choice but to load the catapult. the goal from rosario had never won two matches on the women's tour before this event but her spirit remained unbroken unlike her spirit remained unbroken unlike herup by her spirit remained unbroken unlike her up by sets. nadia podoroska smashed eggen back even when the match was long—lost. iga swiatek eased into her first match was long—lost. iga swiatek eased into herfirst grand slam final. hard to believe it will be her last while nadia podoroska will go home with nearly £400,000, her life estrangement is strange fortnight in finance. —— in france, patrick gearey, bbc news. and swiatek will face australian open champion sofia kenin in the final. kenin beat petra kvitova in straight sets in her semi. the american kenin took the first set 6—4 and the second 7—5 to reach her second grand slam final and had to save ten break—points against the two—time wimbledon winner. the final is on saturday. britain's andy lapthorne is into the men's quad final in paris. he beat t

nadia podoroska smashed back even when the match was long—lost. iga swiatek eased into her first grand slam final. hard to believe it will be her last, while nadia podoroska will go home her life changed after a strange fortnight in france. patrick gearey, bbc news. it‘s been an impressive tournament for both. and swiatek will face a more familiarface in sofia kenin. it was her australian open success earlier this year that announced her to the world. and she will hope to add a second grand slam title to her name after knocking out petra kvitova in straight sets in the second semifinal. the american took the first set 6—4 and the second 7—5 to reach her second grand slam final. she‘s got a good conversion rate. she had to save ten break—points against the two—time wimbledon winner. the final is on saturday. england rugby fans will be able to continue singing swing low, sweet chariot at matches despite the anthem having its roots in american slavery. the song has been english rugby‘s anthem since the late 1980s but has come under a re

and could the qualifier nadia podoroska make history in paris? we look at a remarkable story at the french open. also coming up in the programme... two—thirds of women working in the football industry have experienced discrimination because they are women. and can alex thomson seal his status as one of the greats in sailing — as he attempts win the vendee globe around the world race? hello there and welcome to sportsday. we have a busy night of international football action ahead. all the home nations are in action — with rather more at stake for some. northern ireland travel to bosnia for their european championship play—off semi—final — with a possible tie against the republic on the cards if they win. while scotland are at home to israel in their semi. some big names are missing for steve clarke's side though, as they hope to move to within one match of a first major tournament since 1998. let's head to hampden park, and join our sports correspondent andy swiss. great to see you. this is a massive game for scotland, isn't it? it is

nadia podoroska smashed back even when the match was long—lost. iga swiatek eased into her first grand slam final. hard to believe it will be her last, while nadia podoroska will go home with nearly £a00,000 after a strange fortnight in france. patrick gearey, bbc news. so, swiatek through. and she will face the australian open champion sofia kenin in the final. kenin beat petra kvitova in straight sets in her semi final. the american kenin took the first set 6—4 and the second 7—5 to reach her second grand slam final and had to save ten break—points against two—time wimbledon winner kvitova. the final is on saturday. that's all the sport for now. john, as always, many thanks. the fbi says it's charging six people involved in a plot to overthrow michigan's state government and kidnap the governor, gretchen whitmer. the fbi said the alleged conspirators surveyed ms whitmer‘s holiday home and considered kidnapping her to a remote location in wisconsin to stand trial for treason ahead of november's election. several members are accused of

a qualifier makes history at the french open, as nadia podoroska reaches the semi finals at roland garos. and escaping a global pandemic and racism: us soccer star kayia mccullough tells us why she's left her home country behind. go to practice crying and then after not cry during practice in the net come home and cried for the rest of the day and it was just an endless cycle. good evening, and welcome to tonight's programme. "a unique moment in time" — the words of england and everton forward dominic calvert lewin when asked about the three players who look set to miss thursday's friendly with wales for breaching coronavirus rules. tammy abraham, ben chilwell, and jadon sancho attended a party for abraham on saturday evening, prompting boss gareth southgate to remind players about what it means to play for their country. today, police said they don't intend to investigate the matter further. calvert—lewin, who was called up to the senior squad for the first time last week, said it's a reminder to be extra careful. jesus reminded us what it means and expectations —— he just remin

but the focus is on one name you may not have heard of, argentina's nadia podoroska has made history by becoming the first qualifer to make it through to a grand slam semi final in over 20 years.. beating third seed elina svitolina in straight sets earlier.. britain's naomi broady has been part of the 5live commentary team today... and joins now.. it does leave this wide open. we talk about how wide—open it dispatch discussed show the extent that goes to and she is the first qualifier for 20 years i think it was stephenson in wimbledon, if she's doing her quarterfinal match later on this evening. which is remarkable because them could have a final with the qualifier in the french open. looking ahead going two for two, still going against diego, still an interesting watch. such a fun match to watch. kids every ball back in the teams are really having to fight really ha rd the teams are really having to fight really hard out there and we must be getting tired by now i dread up in victory, but he's been on call for overfour victory, but he's been on call for over four hours and will s

coming up on sportsday on bbc news: and other upset at the french open as qualifier nadia podoroska reaches the semifinals by beating third seed elina svitolina, to make history at roland garros. president trump is back in the white house after three nights in hospital, and says he is looking forward to debating with his democratic rival joe biden next week. he has again tried to play down the seriousness of the virus. today he falsely claimed that flu was more lethal in most places than covid. 0ur north america editor, jon sopel, is at the white house for us now. sophie, is at the white house for us now. thank you, and a of sophie, thank you, and as a result of that claim about flu being more serious, both facebook and twitter have placed restrictions on the post on the president. we've also heard in the last few minutes that america's top military commander, the chairman of the joint chiefs, is quarantining, along with several of his most senior officers after one tested positive. from donald trump's doctor today, we have had a bullet in the last few minutes saying he is stable, reporting

we'll tell you who's in the french open final, as the dream dies for qualifier nadia podoroska, who's beaten in the semis by iga swiatek. prince william and sir david attenborough have joined forces to launch what they hope will become the "nobel prize for environmentalism". the earthshot prize is being described as the most prestigious global environment award in history, offering £50 million to projects that aim to repair the planet. 0ur chief environment correspondent justin rowlatt reports. sir david attenborough: ours is a world of wonder. prince william and sir david have joined forces with the dizzyingly ambitious goal of repairing the planet. their plan is that the new prize will find 50 earthshots, 50 solutions, to the world's gravest environmental problems over the next ten years. the earthshot prize is the most prestigious global environmental prize there's ever been. it's a hugely ambitious target, but i do think that positivity and finding ways through this is better than saying, you know, it's all doom and gloom, we are all going to perish. i think we've got to harness

nadia podoroska becoming the first qualifier ever to reach the semi finals at roland garros. she stunned 3rd seed elena svitolina, the highest ranked player left in the tournament, in straight sets. podoroska's fairytale run in paris will net the world number 131 at least half a million dollars, almost twice as much money as she's earned in her 9 year career, as a pro to date. and in major league baseball the atlanta braves beat the miami marins 9—5 in game one of the nl division series. ronald acuna jr, the record breaker, becoming the youngest player in postseason history to lead off the first inning with a home run. what a way to start! but look at this catch as well from ozzie albies, helping to give the braves the advantage as they take an early lead in the series. world number i novak djokovic is in action on wednesday as he goes on the hunt for a second french open title. he's up against pablo carena busta in the last 8. the top seeded djokovic is yet to concede a set on the parisian clay this year and he'll be looking for redemption against carreno busta after he wa

podoroska. the argentine is ranked 131 in the world and is the first female qualifier ever to reach the semi—finals at roland garros in the open era. the england manager gareth southgate has read his squad the riot act, after two incidents of players breaking coronavirus rules. tammy abraham, ben chilwell and jadon sancho look set to miss tomorrow night's friendly with wales after they went to a party where there were more than six people. phil foden and mason greenwood are also out of the squad after being sent home from iceland last month. southgate has warned his players about their behaviour. hejust kind of reminded us he just kind of reminded us what it means and the expectations of playing for england. and you have to be extra careful and follow the rules. those boys — they've apologised and that is first and foremost what they needed to do, but we all obviously understand what it means to play for the country and you have to remember that at all times. a rider at cycling's giro d'ital

podoroska. the argentine is ranked 131 in the world and is the first female qualifier in the open era to reach the semifinals at roland garros. the england manager gareth southgate's read his squad the riot act, after two incidents of players breaking coronavirus rules. tammy abraham, ben chilwell and jadon sancho look set to miss tomorrow night's friendly with wales after they went to a party where there were more than six people. phil foden and mason greenwood are also out of the squad after being sent home from iceland last month. southgate's reminded his players of what it means to play for england. a rider at cycling's giro d'italia has been left with a suspected broken back, after a helicopter caused a crash. it happened near the end of stage four. one team boss said the helicopter was flying too low, and that the movement of the air from the blades caused a barrier to blow into the road. the italian rider luca wackermann was taken to hopsital with multiple injuries. we wish him a very spe