Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. Edmund bravely attempted to continue but after dropping the opening game of the fourth set, waved the white flag by walking to the net and shaking hands. In a meeting with the sports ministry after the Games, the federation said Mestvirishvili had ‘outlived his usefulness’ and had to be replaced. There were teams last year, and the selectors would take that into account. Gambhir, on his part, has also ruled out the option of moving out of Delhi, making himself available for selection. Hitting winners and unforced errors in almost equal measure in the opening set, the former world number one dug deep to take the advantage. We try hard everywhere, but probably the emotions would be bigger here. In the other game Friday, Romania beat visiting Armenia 1-0. In the third match, the duo of Sachit and Pawan scored a 3-0 win over Divyansh and Rahul to complete the 3-0 win in the final. — Mahela Jayawardena2 September 2017 Wishing you love and warmth on #EidulAdha, may your life be filled with joy and jubilations on the blessed occasion and always.