“The role of the coach is not what it used to be during our playing days. They have been in touch with Japanese and Iranian federations but even after a year, the WFI is yet to identify his successor. These bargain buys have the ability to slot into their new teams and impact a significant change to the club’s fortunes. before the tournament,” WFI’s assistant secretary Vinod Tomar had said before the team’s departure. its with coach Sven GroeneveldMaria Sharapova comes up short again Naomi Osaka in CaliforniaNothing comes easy to Maria Sharapova on her grand slam return after a doping ban, but the Russian’s mix of grit and power were enough to see off American teenager Sofia Kenin 7-5 6-2 in the third round of the U. The 27-year old Czech, who is playing her?eighth tournament since missing five months of action afte. However, when asked about being offered the role of chief executive last week, the veteran administrator had come on record. “I was close to a medal in Rio and I had beaten the medal winners earlier. “I do feel much better and closer to my top level. Josh Magennis scored twice in a five-minute spell to ensure the Irish victory and create a seven-point gap to the third-place Czechs, who play in Belfast on Monday.