Norway won 2-0 at home to Azerbaijan in a game that did not affect the qualification picture. Kim Clijsters of Belgium retired and had a child before coming back at age 26 and winning three grand slam titles. The team was to leave for the tournament on July 13 but applied for visa just three days prior to their departure. So shoddy was WFI’s planning that two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar compared it to preparation for a state tournament. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season. The Spaniard, who largely operates as as central midfielder, can also play higher up the pitch just behind the striker. Delhi didn’t play any cricket since the last season. A WFI official said Indians did that out of ‘generosity’ and to teach the French youngsters a few tricks. He hit 80 unforced errors in an untidy display on Grandstand, where he also served nine double faults. Their forwards started the match on an attacking note and made some threatening sallies into the opposition half.