“It will not push through there in Australia. “There’s no more important game that I can recall over the last 10 years since we’. Seven other women came into the year’s final grand slam with a shot at taking the top ranking . But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self. ”Pliskova has been hearing footsteps ever since ascending to the WTA’s top spot in July. The third placed side can still qualify for Russia but must negotiate a tortuous series of playoffs. Consistency has been a challenge for Pliskova, who has managed to play well in the biggest moments o. Five-times champion Federer or world number one Nadal would certainly be the first two tipped by mos. Gael Monfils injured yet again as he loses to David Goffin at US Open. reated huge puddles all over the pitch at Dinamo’s Maksimir stadium, endangering the players’ safety and making it impossible for them to control the ball.