Japan captain Makoto Hasebe to miss Saudi Arabia qualifier. ”“I’m writing this text together with people that are close to me, and we’ve got something to celebrate. Now I have the opportunity to compete again, to try to do it well. ;teamVenus Williams, Victoria Azarenka march forward in Miami; Garbine Muguruza bundled outVenus Williams survives marathon battle against Kiki Bertens in MiamiWomen’s tennis’s biggest names still remaining at the US Open take centre stage on Sunday with grand slam winners Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova all appearing on Arthur Ashe Stadium. However, with only the top two teams able to qualify for Russia directly, third-placed Australia will hope the Samurai Blue can emerge with a win or hold the Saudis to a draw. The world number one needed to wait for his 14th opportunity to break his opponent but by that time Mayer had taken the first set by winning the tiebreak. Taylor was eventually dismissed for 65 Colin de Grandhomme after Dominic Sibley grabbed his second catch of the match. “I hope that the last three sets can be a good turning point for me because, in my opinion, I . It’s Cuba all the way at AIBA World Championships. The fifth and final ODI, with a chance of causing another whitewash, will be contested on Sunday in Colombo.