Gauff tookjust 66 minutes to get past her opponent at the arthur ashe stadium, winning in straight sets. Shell now face qualifier Tatjana Maria in the second round as she looks to retain her title, and despite a difficult few months that saw her lose in the third round of the paris olympics, gauff is feeling confident. I dont have to prove anything to anyone except myself, so this whole two weeks are about proving all the expectations i have on myself, so i thinkjust learning and realising i have a lot left to give this game. Whether it will happen this year or in the future, i have many more years coming back year and i would win every year. I thinkjust that perspective. Also safely through her opening match is last years runner up, aryna sabalenka. She beat qualifier Priscilla Hon in straight sets and will face italys Lucia Bronzetti in the second round after her opponent, lulu sun, retired. Manchester united have agreed a 50 Million Euro fee with Paris St Germain for midfielder manu
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Hello from the bbc sport centre. Olly stone will replace mark wood in the only change to englands 11 for the second test against sri lanka at lords. England have begun their preparation, after a five wicket win at old trafford last week. Stone was in the squad for that one but comes in to start forjust his fourth test cap, following woods withdrawal due to an injury and hes hopeful he can make an impact. This year especially i have just tried not to look too far ahead, enjoying my cricket and go out there, whether it was from Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, i said Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, isaid I Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, i said i would go out there and enjoy it. I love playing there and enjoy it. I love playing the game and i knew if i had gone out there and put those performances together, then this cult might come and thankfully it has and i am going to go out there and enjoy every moment and play with a smile on my face. Heather k
Where israel says, its forces have rescued a hostage in the Southern Gaza strip. An Israeli Government spokesman said qaid Farhan Al Kadi a bedoin arab was recovered, during a complex rescue operation. These are the latest pictures of the 52 year old being transferred to a hospital for further checks. His condition has been described as stable. The live pictures from the hospital where the various family and friends have gathered because these details in the last little while and there will be a tremendous relief and joy for that particular family as the anguish goes on for the other 108 hostages still being held. These are live pictures of this 52 year old freed after serving many days in captivity. We are learning all the while about just the captivity. We are learning all the while aboutjust the details of that risky operation. These the pictures, a hugely relieved and delighted Hostage Release in the last few minutes, as we continue to watch this picture. Jon donnison from jerusal