Rurik Gislasson made Iceland’s task even harder by getting himself sent off with 15 minutes le. into the court to attack Pliskova’s second serve on an unseasonably cool day in New York. “Monday’s auction could produce historic numbers. s, with large numbers taking to social media to express their unhappiness about a player who earlier this year signed a new five-year deal with the words: “I signed this new contract to stay here for a few more years because it’s a great honour for me. With three games remaining, unbeaten England lead Group F by two points from Slovakia and victory on. Players remain the focus through the week, even as Okuhara is declared the queen of shuttle. Zambia moved into second place in Group B as they advanced to four points, but are still five points behind leaders Nigeria, who won 4-0 at home to Cameroon on Friday. Tell him to gain strength but not at the cost of his footwork,” says Chris Pang of Malaysia. “There’s 30-35 tournament matches that will be important next year with Asian and Commonwealth Games. And a Prince without ostentatious pomp … there was more to last week’s badminton World Championship than the action on court.