Pliskova, runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year, would have lost her world number one ranking had . Gujarat have hence been unable to beat the Steelers in all three of the matches that the two teams have played so far. Hockey India sacked Roelant Oltmans despite a largely successful four-and-half-years stint in India. The Red Bulls looked tough to beat but Hamilton saved the best for the last, managing a superb lap and securing pole. On that occasion the deal fell through at the last minute with United, who had agreed to his departure, claiming Real failed to get their paperwork in order on deadline day. Maria Sharapova returned from a 15-month doping ban in April but was refused a wildcard for the French Open. Despite such riches, England toiled on Friday against modest opposition, who are stranded at the bottom of the group without a point. Among others, Kartikey Gulshan Kumar suffered a 16-21, 21-19, 16-21 semifinal loss to Kunlavut. Renault should break Mercedes-Ferrari stranglehold, says Jackie Stewart. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1.