Twice a semi-finalist on French Open clay, Thiem was slow to find his footing on the New York hardcourts as Mannarino took early control at 5-3. And wasn’t it just over a year ago that Oltmans was being credited with guiding India to podium fini. own merits but also significant when viewed through the prism provided by his matches earlier in the week. ’Two early breaks in the third and Thiem made sure he would be able to celebrate his 24th birthday on Sunday with a win to extend his domination over the Frenchman to 6-0. 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. he “Pista Magica”, the Mercedes driver conjured up a lap worthy of the great German rainmaster himself. Rahane and VVS Laxman apparently share some common factors in limited-overs cricket. US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot. He played only eight minutes in Spain’s shambolic 2014 World Cup campaign and did not make the starting line-up in their run to the last 16 at Euro 2016. “He had a magnificent game, just like the rest of his team mates,” Spain coach Julen Lopetegui said.