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. Serena Williams has not competed since winning the Australian Open in January. Top seed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the pre-tournament favourites, are in the top half of the draw. That may not last beyond Sunday, with Hamilton also expected to break on Saturday the record he holds with Schumacher of 68 pole positions. It’s shaping up as another close battle after Vettel chased Hamilton throughout last weekend. He understands Indian wrestlers and culture as well. But, Shapovalov showed initiative in a scrappy second set, breaking to go 3-1 and then levelling the contest. He was cleared to go to Rio by NADA although he had tested positive for banned substances in the tra. Ousmane Dembele The 20-year-old Frenchman reportedly skipped training to put further pressure on his the German club to accommodate the move. Despite being under contract, Barcelona were powerless to stop the transfer as the French side met the buyout clause in Neymar’s contract.