Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh, who have played under the Dutchman over the last few years, were in the 24-member “power-packed” meeting that took the decision. The former captain could be criticised for being harsh on a class-act, who only a few months previou. 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. ’Lewis Hamilton hailed a truly “epic day” on Saturday after writing his name above Micha. The Spaniard went on to win seven successive points to set up three set points and on the third, he levelled the contest with a jaw-dropping dipping passing shot. d questions about a different tournament entirely _ one where he was involved in a match under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators because of unusual betting. captain Michael Bradley said after the stunning 2-0 loss to Costa Rica at Harrison, New Jersey. Nadal advanced, though, once again figuring things out in the second set and strolling the rest of t. ferent tournament entirely one where he was involved in a match under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators because of unusual betting. makes surprise return to Spain squadDavid Villa leaves Atletico Madrid after ‘irresistible’ offer by MLS sideIsco underlined the embarrassment of riches in Spain’s midfield with an irresistible performance in his side’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Italy on Saturday which even had opposing coach Gian Piero Ventura eating out of his hand.