That ruled Roger Federer out of roland garros. This time it is a desire to keep on playing which is behind the decision. Now 35, he says he wants to continue competing with the worlds best for many years to come. Playing on clay, in his words, probably isnt the best physical preparation for the remainder of the season. Preparation for the remainder of the season. In a statement, he goes on to say. The start of the year was something to behold. Magical, it was all stopped after taking six months out of the game, federate came back in some style. Few could have predicted, in winning the australian open, his 18th grand slam. And it didnt end there. In march he won at indian wells, one of the most prestigious events outside the slams. Just two weeks later he won the miami third time. His decision to pull out of paris will be a big blow to the tournament organisers. Not only is better one of the greatest players in history, he is also one of the most popular. But focusing on his best surfac
Pippa, gets married. Hello and welcome to the programme. By flying to saudi arabia President Trump has temporarily put some physical distance at least between himself and the ongoing turmoil in washington. As part of his first ever foreign trip since taking office, on sunday he will make a speech to a0 leaders of the muslim world about islam, extremism and countering terrorism. The challenges of showing appreciation for local customs apart, day one of the trip went according to plan. He was greeted with finest welcome the kingdom can provide, as you can see there, including red carpets and some more traditional events. And he can claim something concrete too deals signed including the largest ever us arms sales to the kingdom. Our North America editor jon sopel is in riyadh. With the mercury touching 100 degrees fahrenheit, donald trump probably found the blast of desert air refreshing compared to the political hothouse that hes left behind in washington. Hes hoping this first foreign
Pippa, gets married. Hello and welcome to the programme. By flying to saudi arabia President Trump has temporarily put some physical distance at least between himself and the ongoing turmoil in washington. As part of his first ever foreign trip since taking office, on sunday he will make a speech to a0 leaders of the muslim world about islam, extremism and countering terrorism. The challenges of showing appreciation for local customs apart, day one of the trip went according to plan. He was greeted with finest welcome the kingdom can provide, as you can see there, including red carpets and some more traditional events. And he can claim something concrete too deals signed including the largest ever us arms sales to the kingdom. Our North America editor jon sopel is in riyadh. With the mercury touching 100 degrees fahrenheit, donald trump probably found the blast of desert air refreshing compared to the political hothouse that hes left behind in washington. Hes hoping this first foreign
Pippa, gets married. Hello and welcome to the programme. By flying to saudi arabia President Trump has temporarily put some physical distance at least between himself and the ongoing turmoil in washington. As part of his first ever foreign trip since taking office, on sunday he will make a speech to a0 leaders of the muslim world about islam, extremism and countering terrorism. The challenges of showing appreciation for local customs apart, day one of the trip went according to plan. He was greeted with finest welcome the kingdom can provide, as you can see there, including red carpets and some more traditional events. And he can claim something concrete too deals signed including the largest ever us arms sales to the kingdom. Our North America editor jon sopel is in riyadh. With the mercury touching 100 degrees fahrenheit, donald trump probably found the blast of desert air refreshing compared to the political hothouse that hes left behind in washington. Hes hoping this first foreign
Pippa, gets married. Hello and welcome to the programme. By flying to saudi arabia President Trump has temporarily put some physical distance at least between himself and the ongoing turmoil in washington. As part of his first ever foreign trip since taking office, on sunday he will make a speech to a0 leaders of the muslim world about islam, extremism and countering terrorism. The challenges of showing appreciation for local customs apart, day one of the trip went according to plan. He was greeted with finest welcome the kingdom can provide, as you can see there, including red carpets and some more traditional events. And he can claim something concrete too deals signed including the largest ever us arms sales to the kingdom. Our North America editor jon sopel is in riyadh. With the mercury touching 100 degrees fahrenheit, donald trump probably found the blast of desert air refreshing compared to the political hothouse that hes left behind in washington. Hes hoping this first foreign