Roger Federer has survived a scare to reach the second round at the US Tennis Open
Roger Federer has survived a scare to reach the second round at the US Tennis Open
27 August 2019
The third seeded Swiss has come from a set down to beat 190th ranked Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal in four sets.
Meanwhile Maria Sharapova is lamenting a horror draw that has seen her outclassed by Serena Williams.
The Russian will slump to around 130 in the WTA rankings after being thrashed 6-1, 6-1.
Corey Webster believes he'll have a couple of his fellow-guards back for the Tall Blacks' basketball World Cup opener.
Jarrod Kenny and Shea Ili didn't play in the just completed four-nations tournament due to a virus and groin injury respectively.
But Webster thinks they'll be good to go in Sunday's opener against Brazil.
A big night for New Zealand at the World Rowing Championships in Austria.
The New Zealand women's and men's eights contest their heats looking to book automatic berths in the final.
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