So, if “the performance of the team has not been consistent or up to the desired levels”, as the Hoc. The Ivorians eased some of those bad memories on their return to the country, with second-half goals. Open could be top-seeded Rafael Nadal, whose 15 Grand Slam titles include two at Flushing Meadows. is clinging to third place, ahead of Honduras on goal difference. aly hold FranceRafael Nadal to return for Spain against Germany in Davis CupRafael Nadal pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami Open with injuryWorld number one Rafa Nadal ran into a spot of bother before crushing Argentine Leonardo Mayer and booked his place in the last 16 of the U. in injury time, but it was substitute Benjamin Woodburn who rescued his country just five minutes after coming off the bench. ferent tournament entirely one where he was involved in a match under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators because of unusual betting. Twice a semi-finalist on French Open clay, Thiem was slow to find his footing on the New York hardcourts. Senior players gave their presentation along with the coaching staff. 5 finisher in a home-and-home playoff in November for another berth, which could mean a trip to Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia or Australia, or perhaps a match against Syria in Malaysia.