
Roger Federer
After pulling out of Australian Open semi-final, South Korean sensation Chung Hyeon will face Federer in a rematch at Indian Wells Roger Federer defeated Jeremy Chardy of France 7-5 6-4 in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, and at 15-0 the top-ranked men's player is off to his best start since 2006. Anderson has won all three matches and seven sets against the 21-year-old Croat. So definitely it was a good win for me. So I'm just happy I'm on a good run.
World No. 1 Simona Halep also punched her ticket to the Indian Wells semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 win over Croatia's Petra Martic on Wednesday.
Federer clinched the victory on the first match point when Chardy pounded a forehand into the net. Federer earned the only break in the 11th game and then served a love game to take the set.
"I like the way he (Chardy) plays... he hits big".
Halep blasted two aces and broke Martic's serve four times.
Federer is now 4-1 overall against Chardy, having beaten the Frenchman the last two times they played.
Raonic will take on Sam Querrey after the California native advanced to his first Indian Wells by beating Felicano Lopez 6-3, 6-4.
Telangana to present State Budget today
In a reflection of the priority given to irrigation in the budget, an amount of Rs 25,000 crore has been allocated to the sector. Rs 2,600 crore allocated for Telangana government's flagship programme 2 BHK housing project.
Man pleads guilty to stabbing woman to death in Aldi
A "MONSTER" who stabbed an Aldi supermarket worker to death in front of horrified shoppers has been jailed for at least 30 years. Describing him as "truly and horribly rotten to the core", the judge said: 'You sentenced her, in your mind, to death'.
Slovenian prime minister resigns
Cerar's government also faced a recent wave of strikes by public sector workers amid Slovenia's economic recovery. The date for the new referendum wasn't immediately set.
'So this does not define how my career is going to end up.' Roger Federer is 36-year-old and still competing at the highest level.
Chung made a Grand Slam breakthrough when he reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January but had to retire in his match with Federer because of a foot blister. "For me the biggest thing is always focusing on playing my kind of tennis as much I can". "It was hard conditions to play in today because of the wind", she said. "So I'm excited to play against him".
Chung survived a late rally from Uruguay's Cuevas, who fended off a total of nine match points before eventually losing in the first-ever meeting between the pair.
Cuevas saved two more match points in the ninth game but his luck finally ran out.
Anderson won a nail-biter over 2017 Indian Wells semifinalist Pablo Carreno Busta, edging the Spaniard 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6).
The South African will face Borna Coric after the Croatian beat Taylor Fritz 6-2 6-7 (6-8) 6-4.
This is published unedited from the PTI feed.
Recommended News
-
Missing mid-Michigan woman found safe in Texas
With the assistance of the Texas Rangers, Miller was found in Del Rio, Texas, the Michigan State Police reported Thursday. With the help of the Texas Rangers the MSP says Miller was found in Del Rio with a Texas resident, not Kempisty.Tamil Nadu assembly resolution asks Centre to set up Cauvery board
MK Stalin , the Leader of Opposition and DMK Working President , said the Assembly members fully support the resolution. Following the verdict, Tamil Nadu government has been demanding that the Centre immediately constitute the CMB and CWRC.General Mtrs Co (GM) Shareholder Greenlight Capital INC Has Trimmed Position
The firm has a market capitalization of $43,790.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.12, a PEG ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.12. Markowitz decreased its stake in General Mtrs Co (GM) by 84.4% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. -
IVTY) — Invuity Inc (NASDAQ
At the same time as, it has debt to equity ratio of 0.00 and similar long term debt to equity ratio was 0.46. (NASDAQ: ATVI ). James Hambro & Partners purchased a new stake in Activision Blizzard during the fourth quarter worth approximately $184,000.Two security men injured in ongoing Kashmir encounter
Khan's security guards returned the fire and in the brief shootout, one of his PSO Bilal Ahmad sustained bullet injuries in leg. The police official said that the firing exchanges have now stopped and searches were on in the area.Trump's picks for secretary of state, Central Intelligence Agency hit potential roadblocks in Senate
The top Democrat on the US Senate Intelligence Committee , Mark Warner, said senators had "a lot of questions" about Ms Haspel. Committee chairman Richard Burr, a Republican, promised to support her nomination and said he was "proud" of her work. -
De Boer is worst manager in history-Mourinho
Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? What do you think of the spat? Michael Carrick has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.Explosion at Hood County chemical plant Thursday morning
Winds are blowing north at about 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts of 20 miles per hour or more, heading toward Parker County. Jesse Bailey works at Metro West Transport, right next to the chemical plant, and said he was rattled by the explosion.Hue Jackson Names Tyrod Taylor as Browns' Starting QB for 2018
Taylor is clearly the most talented quarterback of the three now on Cleveland's roster, ahead of Kevin Hogan and Cody Kessler. Last season, Taylor completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 2,799 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. -
Florida school shooting suspect remains silent in court
Principal William Caldwell read off the names of all 17 students who were killed in the recent shooting. He estimated that 200 students walked out of Findlay High School in a "very organized" fashion.Toys 'R' Us preparing to close all U.S. stores
Fierce competition in the toy segment ultimately led to its demise, including competition from Walmart, Target and Amazon. FAO Schwarz, which Toys R Us once owned, is opening shops inside department stores in the USA and China.Turkish FM Cavusoglu postpones United States visit after Tillerson's dismissal
He also said Turkey expected Turkish forces and their rebel allies to clear Afrin of fighters "very soon". Washington has not confirmed the details of any such agreement.