round up from the bbc sport centre, here is gavin. the latest from the gulf in a moment but some breaking news from tennis and rafael nadal want to be defending his french open title this year after pulling out of roland garros. speaking at a press conference to m time french open champion said next year could be his last as a professional. he hasn t missed a french open since 2004 and has gained the nickname the king of clay. he hasn t played since january after a hip injury at the australian open. the us pga championship is under way and the world top three are out after the start of round one was delayed by frosty conditions in upstate new york. kazuki higa has the early lead so far and brooks koepka is out, at parfor the round as they have just started, as is rory michael roy who is after his third us pga overall. level after his first hole. he is with the current championjustin thomas who has birdied his first of the day. that is the leader board on your screen as we spe
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