But a cursory glance at India’s preparations reveal a different story. France wasn’t India’s first option as India headed into the home stretch of their preparations. On most days, they sparred among themselves while at times, they grappled with teenaged French wrestlers who trained at the club. In a bottom half of a draw without a grand slam finalist and where American John Isner is now the hi. But it was all sweat in a rough start for the former world number one as she made nine unforced errors in the first three games. Meanwhile, USA’s Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens also made it into the next round. Stranded, the federation put out a SOS signal to Damien Jacomelli, a French wrestling coach who is now privately involved with a few Indian grapplers. “I think many players are doing well this week and are taking the opportunities becauseareinjured. Memories of seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, a five-times winner with the Italian team at the circuit outside Milan, still have a powerful resonance. Serena Williams has not competed since winning the Australian Open in January.