She continued her fiery play into the second set but on match point tightened up and hit an errant backhand, disappointing a New York crowd that had been rooting for the underdog. Harbinder, however, denied rumours about any bad blood between John and Oltmans. I had always said that India need 6 years to to be in the top 3,” he said, “But it seems it’s different in India. Her world ranking of 146 meant she needed a wild card to get into the main draw at the US Open. England look to take major step towards 2018 FIFA World Cup. Pliskova, runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year, would have lost her world number one ranking had . The only two times Bangladesh have swept a series were against an under-strength West Indies side in 2009 and against a struggling Zimbabwe in 2014. It’s the first final he’s lost since 2005 — to Taufik Hidayat, something that most have forgotten about. Gujarat Fortunegiants slipped up in the second half. ” The frustration is palpable in Roelant Oltmans’ voice.