ai Blue, however, to snatch the second direct berth to Russia and deny third-placed Australia. Fifteen grand slams under his belt, Rafael Nadal still feels the nerves. That could put Syria, who are ahead of Uzbekistan on goal difference, in second place and grant them automatic passage to Russia. ’Manny Pacquiao said he still?wanted a rematch with Jeff Horn after the Filipino boxing hero?pulled out of their scheduled bout in Australia later his year. Australia can still qualify from third place but would need to negotiate home and away playoffs agai. Mesut Ozil advices former Gunners to stop talking and start supporting. Related NewsKarisma Kapoor or Parineeti Chopra: Whose statement skirt got your attention. Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova on focus on Arthur Ashe Stadium. I’m with the German National team right now, and yesterday we took a big step towards the World Cup in Russia after beating Czech Republic 2-1. Once he broke to lead 3-2 in the second set, Nadal appeared to be free of his early jitters and took hold of the match.