They need to beat Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday then hope Japan can hold Saudi Arabia to a draw o. The United Arab Emirates, currently fourth in the group following their win over the Saudis on Tuesday, also retain a mathematical hope. Queensland’s premier, whose state government was the financial backer of a November 12 fight, . Moreover, it will be against Australia, one of the traditional powerhouses of the sport, as opposed to an understrength West Indies team or Zimbabwe. Open organisers for putting her on an outside court in her second round loss while Sharapova soaked up the applause on Arthur Ashe. sia while the eight best runners-up will enter a two-leg playoff for an additional four berths. ed resistance and struck a 44-ball 72 but his efforts were never enough to take the side over the line as they were restricted to 168/8. Lazaro Alvarez Estradaand Roneil Iglesiasended up with silver medals. In front of a packed and exuberant house at the Sporthalle here, the South American boxing giants were simply unstoppable and emerged champions by quite a distance. Australia’s fate continues to rest in the hands of the Japanese.