15/07/2017 Wimbledon Sportsday

Hello and welcome to Sportsday with me, Hugh Ferris.

The headlines this evening: Garbine Muguruza

She wins nine games in a row to prevent Venus Williams

claiming her first Grand Slam title in nine years.

England collapse at Trent Bridge to leave South Africa

Lewis Hamilton storms to a record-equalling pole

position for tomorrow's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Also coming up in the programme, Chris Froome is back in yellow.

He shakes off his rivals on stage 14 to retake the overall lead

And join me, Kate Gray at the Olympic Park, when I will be looking

ahead to all the action at the world para athletic Championships.

So then, plenty to come, including the latest big

Premier League signing, but we'll start at Wimbledon

and while Sunday might bring a very familiar winner,

the women's tournament has produced a new champion.

Let's head there now and join Hugh Woozencroft.

A magical day for Muguruza? Yes, Hugh, a new name etched in Wimbledon

history today, that of Garbine Muguruza. She becomes the second

woman from Spain win the ladies title here. Her stand-in coach

Conchita Martinez won it in 1994. She won it in real style, taking on

the five-time champion Venus Williams.

On Finals weekend, Centre Court brings the generations together,

Garbine Muguruza, one of the newest stars against its greatest survivor.

At 37, the stage was set for Venus Williams aiming to be

Beneath the roof you can hear the secrets of her longevity, power.

She wants to close out points quickly, but amid the aggression

Those flashes took Williams to the brink of the first set.

She had two points for the advantage, but back came

Muguruza, with bravery and brilliance,

Her battling saw off break points and suddenly she had the lead.

That exchange would have its effect on Williams.

Even with her experience, she gets unsettled.

Muguruza has grown into this tournament, now she had

Three breaks in the second set had her racing towards the title.

Two years ago she was denied by Serena.

Tears of despair a couple of years ago but overwhelming joy now.

Venus Williams says she will be back again to win more.

It was the game's new star to light up centre.

I had I think the hardest match today against Venus.

I grew up watching her play so it is incredible

SUE BARKER: But she was an inspiration?

That first set was crucial, wasn't it?

We both had a lot of chances so I am glad I made it.

Congratulations, it is amazing. I know how hard you work. This means

so much to you and your family. Well done today. Beautiful. But also,

Venus, well done to you because you have had a great tournament. Yes,

thank you. Thank you to my team who have been here day in, day out.

Thank you to my family. I love you guys. And a message to Serena? I

miss you. I tried my best to do the same things you do, but I think

they'll be other opportunities, I do.

So Venus Williams says she'll be back but it was a fantastic day for

Garbine Muguruza. After the match we spoke to another former champion,

Mary Pierce. It was quite something. That first set was a real battle.

There was the epic long rally of 19 shots where Garbine Muguruza played

so solid, so aggressive. I think that really turned things around for

her, winning that game, going to 5-5 and winning the first set. And it

seemed physically Venus Williams was at the same player in the second

set. The first set took a lot out of her physically. Very quickly,

Garbine Muguruza took that match. But so happy for her. I think she

really deserves it. She has worked hard to get back to where she is

now. Garbine Muguruza won the French Open last year and I was so happy to

see that smile on her face afterwards. And having Conchita

Martinez in her camp as well has also given her confidence that

someone else has already done this and can give her tips. What does

this victory mean to her, the second grand slam title, how big an

achievement if this? I think it consolidates and concerns your

position in tennis and to say, I am a champion, I am a grand slam

champion now, I have done it twice. I'm here to stay and hopefully to

win some more titles. Garbine Muguruza did not have a great year

over the last 12 months. It has been hard for her to adjust to a new

lifestyle. So many things have changed and she has had real

difficulties. There is a time it takes to get used to that. She has

gone through that time and now she is Wimbledon champion now. Having

two grand slam titles will give her a lot more confidence for the rest

of the year. Venus Williams will be so disappointed. There was so much

history riding on this match. Were you disappointed? I was so proud of

her. At 37 years old, and with an immune condition, to be playing so

well is incredible. After everything she has been doing in her career,

she obviously enjoys playing tennis. She is obviously sad that she lost

but I think she can be proud of herself because she knows she has

gone out there and she has given 100% of herself and really left

everything out on the court. Mary Pierce with David on steam.

British fans would have been hoping Johanna Konta could make it to the

final but it was not to be for her. Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid

defended their wheelchair In what was a repeat

of last year's final, this years was played on a show

court for the first time. The pair had to come from behind

after losing the first set on a tie break to France's Stephane Houdet

and Nicolas Peifer. It is quite tiring and we had to

restart and go again. I think we did a good job of having no regrets,

playing instinctively, and that is what we did in the end. More finals

today. Out on Centre Court there is a very tight men's doubles final.

Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic taking on Lukasz Kubot

Well, focus turns to the men's final tomorrow.

14 years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon,

Roger Federer stands on the verge of an historic eighth

All-England Club triumph and 19th Grand Slam title.

Victory over Marin Cilic would also make the 35-year-old the oldest man

I think the record is really gave me an extra source of motivation and

inspired me to train harder and inspire me to keep doing what I am

doing. The greats of the game did not play for records. I could get

inspired by the fact that maybe I could break a record. Now we are in

the same situation again, it reminds me of May be my first Wimbledon when

I was trying to do that or when I was trying to defend my first

Wimbledon or going for my fifth Wimbledon to beat Bjorn Borg was

amazing. I am happy to have these moments at Wimbledon. I know when I

step on court against Cilic, I will be ready. The occasion will not be

too big to conquer, to understand what I am going through. I will be

ready and I am looking forward to it. So Federer are going for a slice

of history tomorrow when he takes on Croatia's Marin Cilic. The big news

is Garbine Muguruza of Spain has won the ladies title over Venus

Williams. Thank you.

England have handed South Africa control of the second test

at Trent Bridge after a batting collapse on day two.

After wrapping up the tourists' first innings for 335 this morning.

England were bowled out for 205 in reply, losing 7

And South Africa have extended their lead.

A serene scene at Trent Bridge. Down below, Joe Root and England prop

Leave plotting to break that. If there is one player they can rely on

to create noise, it is James Anderson. Needing four dismissals to

wrap up the South Africa innings, Anderson was in no mood to share

them out. Little over half an hour played, 335 all out. The applause

well earned. Now over to South Africa, to plot their response. It

was as swift as it was effective. Alistair Cook stopped before he was

allowed to get started. The very next ball, Keaton Jennings, out.

Trent Bridge suddenly silenced. Then it was down to Joe Root to get the

crowd on their feet. He passed 50. A recovery of sorts but one that would

not last. When he went for 78, England were right back

in trouble. Benz begs could not offer a single run of help. Now the

only sound, that of wickets falling and South Africa celebrating.

England collapsing to 205 all out. The day ending as it began, with

South Africa batting. Only Trent Bridge now a little less calm. South

Africa are firmly in control. England's women have set up

a World Cup semifinal clash with South Africa after a convincing

92 run win over West Indies today. They continued their good form

with the bat, posting 220-7 In reply, West Indies

never came close, losing wickets regularly

with Natalie Sciver picking up 3 as England sealed

a comfortable victory. Australia will meet India

in the other semifinal. Confirmation that England

finished top of the group stage. Australia beat South Africa today

by 59 runs, finishing second India's huge 186 runs win over

New Zealand saw them finish third. Lewis Hamilton will start tomorrow's

British Grand Prix on pole position as he attempts to make

history at Silverstone. Patrick Gearey watched the Mercedes

driver dominate today's qualifying. The future of the British Grand Prix

might be unclear, but its presence, that is all about Lewis Hamilton.

This weekend they have come to see Lewis Hamilton come to make history,

to level Alain Prost and Jim Clark's record of five race wins in the

British Grand Prix. Hamilton equalled Clark's record of five pole

positions. It started in very British conditions. The drizzle but

had disrupted final practice, reappeared for the first session of

qualifying. Daniel Ricciardo suffered turbo failure and there was

a problem for full on the -- Ben Ando Alonzo. Hamilton came to the

fore in Q2 and Q3. His final lap was quicker than Kimi Raikkonen. I

needed to make sure I got that lap in. I did not do it in the last race

so I made sure I saved it this weekend. Thank you, guys so much. A

sensational piece of driving which will be remembered by all who saw

it. Motor racing offers no guarantees. When Hamilton gets

ahead, he does not often look back. It could prove a crucial day

at the Tour de France after Chris Froome reclaimed

the leader's yellow jersey The Team Sky rider finished

just a second behind stage-winner Michael Matthews,

but managed to break away from the previous overall

leader Fabio Aru. Turning a six second deficit

into a 19 second advantage. Britain have won a second gold

at the World Para-athletics Making it four medals

in total so far. And there are plenty of chances

to add to that tally during the evening session

on day two. Kate we should start with Stef Reid

after her gold today. Absolutely right. Stef Reid has been

waiting for this gold medal for 11 years. She was over the moon to

receive the gold medal. It has been very windy here at the Olympic Park.

She took the lead from her first jump, then bettered it in the third

round to five metres 40 and managed to maintain that lead until the very

end. Showing off all her composure and experience she has gained over

the years, and in front of the home crowd, it was the dream ending for

Stef Reid. We spoke to her afterwards, as much as it has been

an overwhelming moment for her, I think it has sunk in. This is what

she had to say. I think it was overwhelming but I probably need a

moment to reflect on it. It is really satisfying. When you work on

something for a long time, it is satisfying. I think I am really

grateful and thankful to everyone who has stayed with me and been on

the journey. Two goals so far but there could be more later on? It

will be a very busy evening taking place in the stadium. We have a lot

of Brits in action. I will give you the highlights. Paralympics champion

Richard Whitehead goes in his trademark event the 200 metres, the

event which made him famous at London 2012. He has been in

incredible form this season. He has already broken the world record in

this event. He is feeling confident at the age of 40 that he will still

be able to perform here in London and definitely put on a great show

for the crowds here. We are definitely looking forward to seeing

him. Also Kadeena Cox. You may remember her from the Paralympics.

She was the only athlete to compete in two sports and win gold in both,

the athletics and cycling. She will go in the T 30 to 100 metres. And

there is also Hollie Arnold, the Paralympic champion, will champion

and hoping to defend her title in the javelin throw. She missed out on

a medal five years ago and will be hoping to put that right in front of

the home crowd this evening. Thank you.

and Emma Wiggs both won gold at the Para-canoe European

Championships in Bulgaria, adding to their Paralympic

Former swimmer-turned canoeist Chippington,

who has won 12 Paralympic medals, beat Russian Alexandra Dupik

into first place by almost a second and a half in the KL1W 200 metres

Wiggs won the KL2W 200 metres final, and was almost three seconds

faster than her fellow British team-mate Charlotte Henshaw

The England under 19 and have won their Championship final against

Georgia. The under 19 took the lead through a second-half header before

one of the worst or best goals you will ever see. England again went in

front in the second half. Lucas Metra has won this for them. This is

for England is another significant piece of silverware in what has been

a fantastic summer for them in the age groups.

Chelsea have completed the signing of French

international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco.

The 22-year-old helped the principality side claim

the Ligue 1 title last season, and joins Chelsea on a five-year

contract for a reported fee of up to 40 million pounds.

Great Britain's Lois Toulson and Matty Lee have won silver

in the diving mixed 10 metre synchronised event at the World

The teenagers, who won European gold together last month,

held off the challenge of North Korea who had to settle for third.

It means a lot. We have not been training that long, about a year

now. We have shown really good performances over Europe and in

Britain. This is our first world competition and we have done well

which we are happy with. It is hard to do synchro with a boy and girl

pairing but I think we suit really well together on the board. I don't

know what it is but I feel like I relax with Lois a lot on the board

and she died is really amazing. It is a good partnership and we are

happy. Ian Poulter has a share of the lead

heading into the final round He's on nine under par along with

another Englishman Callum Shinkwin Poulter, who finished second

in the Players Championship back Three birdies for him, this approach

shot on the eighth helping him to one of those his playing partner

24-year-old Shinkwin, ranking outside the world's top 400,

had a mixed round - Horse racing's prestigious

Darley July Cup was won Ridden by Adam Kirby,

the Clive Cox trained sprinter avenged his defeat to Carravagio

at Royal Ascot by seeing off the unbeaten heavy favourite

into 3rd place today at Newmarket. Harry Angel's win was a nice

birthday present for owner Sheik Mohammed who won his first

July Cup. There'll be more sport here on BBC

News throughout the evening. From the team here, it is goodbye

for now.