And that is after the 2a year old, who has never made it this far at flushing meadows, broke Britains Johanna Konta in the seventh game of the opening set to eventually claim it 6 4, and in the second set, she managed to break again to serve it out. Svitolina is the highest seed left in the draw and has steadily built her game this year, after claiming the season ending wta tour finals event in 2018. You have to bring your best game to beat them, it doesnt matter who it is going to be in the semi final, but if it is serena, it is an amazing champion. Probably going to be really tough against her. In the mens draw, russian Daniil Medvedev has reached the semi finals after overcoming former champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets. Despite requiring treatment to a thigh injury during the first set, the 23 year old won it on a tie break, before going two sets up on the back of wonderful play such as this drop shot. The 2016 winner, wawrinka, rallied to claim the third set. But medvedev raced t
a period of national mourning following a crush in the capital, seoul, that killed at least 150 people and injured dozens more. huge crowds of teenagers and young people had jammed into the narrow streets of the itaewon district to celebrate halloween. the area is known for its busy nightlife. a fire service spokesman said most of those who died were in their teens or early 20s. earlier, on social media, people had spoken of the streets being so busy that they felt unsafe. our correspondent in seoul, jean mackenzie, has this report and a warning you may find some of the images distressing. young people out to party, having fun, until things suddenly change. oh, my god! by the end of the night, bodies lined the street, some in costume. others were carried into ambulances lifeless and barefoot. the chilling sign of people who have tried to run but not been able to. the crush started in a small alleyway it was so packed, people were stuck, elbow to elbow, they had barely an in
logos, it is going to remain on the very unsettled side. hello and welcome to sportsday. coming up tonight. more woe for wales, as they crash out of the rugby world cup, after a masterclass from holders new zealand. still unbeaten england race into the quarter finals of the rugby league world cup, with a record win over greece. no haaland, no problem. manchester city top the table with victory over leicester. and georgia taylor brown defends her super league triathlon series title in style. hello and welcome to sportsday. england s women are bidding for a place in the semi finals of the rugby world cup later, as they take on australia in a crunch match in auckland. they re niow the only home nation left in the tournament, after wales followed in scotland s footsteps, going out at the group stage, after another heavy defeat by defending champions new zealand. jo currie was there. the other side of the world up against the defending champions in their back yard for a place in
The stars and fans flock to the london premiere of the latest star wars release the lastjedi. In a moment it will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. At 7, beyond 100 days is live in the american state of alabama, where voters are going to the polls for a special Senate Election dominated by allegations of sexual misconduct. As wages struggle to keep up with inflation, we ask whether employers should be doing more to help households feeling the pinch. And well be assessing the governments new bill on Animal Welfare following last weeks backlash over Animal Protection in post brexit legislation. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im hugh woozencroft. Our main stories this evening. An end to tyson furys nightmare the former heavyweight champion is free to return to boxing after a compromise with uk anti doping. It wasnt me Pep Guardiola defends his Manchester City in th