We have a very strong balance sheet and a favourable cash position. World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia still ‘crucial’ for Japan, says Shinji Okazaki. Australia, who are level with Saudi Arabia on 16 points but two in arrears on goal difference, host Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday in their last qualifier. I have been privileged enough to have met both Brendan and Charlie. Hasebe returned to coach Vahid Halilhodzic’s starting line-up on Thursday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in March. ill face Latvian 16th seed Anastasija Sevastova for a spot in the quarter-finalsPlaying her first grand slam since returning from a 15-month doping ban, Sharapova has enjoyed wild fan support every time she steps on to the court but not everyone is happy to see the five-time winner back. And for his maiden gold, Savon got the the better of reigning Olympic champion Evgeny Tishchenko in a split verdict despite the Cuban’s clear dominance in the bout. The third placed side can still qualify for Russia but must negotiate a tortuous series of playoffs. ”Fognini has a controversial history over his on-court behavior and was handed a record fine of $27,500 at Wimbledon in 2014. Mehedi Hasan Miraz played the perfect spoil for him while Taijul Islam filled the gaps.