Our counter-attacks were less and the opponents were getting points only on counters. Northern Ireland looks bound for the playoffs among the eight best group runners-up after winning 3-0 in San Marino. In the boys’ junior singles final, Aariv of Gurukul Global School ended the challenge of Harkeerat of Manav Mangal School with a 3-1win. Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. So shoddy was WFI’s planning that two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar compared it to preparation for a state tournament. It’s up to the various selectors, coaches and especially the players. Cricketers and other sports personalities took to social media and wished their fans on the festival. The three leading teams all avoid each other in Monday’s games, when Poland can reassert itself with a home game against the last-place Kazakhs. r being stabbed in the hand, made it into the fourth round with 6-0, 6-4 win over French 18th seed Caroline Garcia. Delhi players have felt insecure about their spot in the team… A good player can’t be dropped.