However, that is of little concern to Japan, whose players have their own internal battles to impress Halilhodzic and keep their place on his World Cup squad. We have made good progress but a lot needs to be done. ’Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has withdrawn from the team’s final World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Japan Football Association said. ”“He probably won’t start on Tuesdaybut if he comes on he will do a job,” added Rush. Having sewn up top spot in Group B of Asian qualifying, Japan can afford to ease off against the second-placed Saudis. Fifteen grand slams under his belt, Rafael Nadal still feels the nerves. Action over foul-mouthed Fabio Fognini too slow, says Rafael Nadal. Shinji Okazaki was adamant that Japan would not take Saudi Arabia lightly. hid Halilhodzic’s side can afford to ease off against the Saudis in Jeddah. ys’ grand slam title at US OpenUS Open 2017: This has been one of the best seasons of my career, says Rafael NadalRoared on by a raucous crowd as the rain tapped on the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Madison Keys claimed a 2-6 6-4 6-1 win over Russian Elena Vesnina in the early hours of Sunday to reach the fourth round of the U.