India’s campaign had ended in the semifinal stage with Gaurav bagging the country’s lone medal, a bronze. a bicycle and talked of a “perfect trip with the most amazing partner”. But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self. The match was abandoned midway through the first half on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions which made the pitch unplayable. women’s last 16, with Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens, Jennifer Brady and CoCo Vandeweghe also through. ”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. The Green Falcons, second in Group B of Asian qualifying, will be desperate for a win over the Samur. me – in the recent past and are looking a more settled side than Australia at the moment. f her matches at Flushing Meadows but has yet to put together a complete performance. Thailand, already eliminated from the World Cup running, are unlikely to offer as stiff a challenge .