That was the first time in the 36-year-old Federer’s career that he opened a Grand Slam tournament with two consecutive matches that lasted five sets. Moreover, all of them were left frustrated either by the federation, Sports Authority of India or the quality of players at their disposal. Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler are center back options, Eric Lichaj could start at right back, and Kellyn Acosta could be inserted to give the U. 6 at Orlando, Florida, and at last-place Trinidad and Tobago four days later. Austria appears to be out of realistic contention for a top-two finish. own merits but also significant when viewed through the prism provided by his matches earlier in the week. But Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup _ for the first time since 2002 _ were damaged a half-hour later when Valeri Qazaishvili equalized from close range. Despite trailing leaders Croatia and Iceland by two points before the match on Saturday, Ukraine tops the group after Finland beat Iceland 1-0. I just try to fight even if my game is not 100 percent and it’s not this week, says Karolina Pliskova. Open on account of tweaking his back in August meant that his timing was off.