Pliskova, runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year, would have lost her world number one ranking had . On Thursday, they were overrun by the group leaders French at the Stade de France in their heaviest defeat for more than half a century. Iceland will try to get back on track on Tuesday when they host Ukraine, who play third-placed Turkey later on Saturday, while the Finns travel to fellow strugglers Kosovo. John will be in charge of the team till a suitable replacement is found for a smooth transition. The Dutch are fourth in their group on 10 points, one place and two points behind Bulgaria, but a maximum return from their final three games could still secure a top-two finish. “I can only say that at least the area where I come from, not too many people are keen. “From our point of view, we have to focus on sticking to the plan, staying calm. Roelant was doing so well and he is an outstanding coach. Despite such riches, England toiled on Friday against modest opposition, who are stranded at the bottom of the group without a point. Of Formula One’s 20 races, seven are in the Middle East and Asia.