Garbine Muguruza defeated Magdalena Rybarikova 6-1, 6-1 and continue her best US Open run. The arrival of a 37-strong Indian contingent dominated the local news but the stint was hardly helpful for the Indian wrestlers. The Spaniard, who largely operates as as central midfielder, can also play higher up the pitch just behind the striker. Not surprisingly, the visas did not arrive in time, which forced India to withdraw. While Gambhir was not available for a comment, Bhaskar remained largely non-committal on this issue. Top seed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the pre-tournament favourites, are in the top half of the draw. “If you can dream it, you can do it,” read another. Josh Magennis scored twice in a five-minute spell to ensure the Irish victory and create a seven-point gap to the third-place Czechs, who play in Belfast on Monday. I can’t say about something which may or may not happen. It summed up India’s woeful preparation, resulting in none of the 24 wrestlers crossing the quarterfinal stage of the world championships, which concluded in Paris last week.