Those results, coupled with the team’s inability to beat the top nations, made Oltmans’ position untenable, according to Hockey India. Her world ranking of 146 meant she needed a wild card to get into the main draw at the US Open. Australia aim to salvage pride against Bangladesh. Jose Brasa expressed surprise at the removal of Roelant Oltmans. res of themselves and don’t look at “the prettier cities and scenery and badminton around. World number one Karolina Pliskova survives scare to advance at US Open. Euro 2016 quarter-finalists Iceland bullied their way back into the game in the second half but lacked composure in the Finnish penalty area, wasting chance after chance. into the court to attack Pliskova’s second serve on an unseasonably cool day in New York. “I don’t think it was the right moment to take this decision. But they must show themselves and the fans something tomorrow and that means winning.