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Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenkos poor form continued Tuesday when she suffered a swift defeat at the hands of Romanian Monica Niculescu at the Shenzhen Open. Latvia s Jelena Ostapenko. Representative image. AFP Ranked 99th in the world, Niculescu swept past the Latvian world number 22 in less than an hour in a straight sets 6-0, 6-2 victory. I played all the week great, said Niculescu, beaming and waving to a cheering crowd in a post-match interview. I think I played a solid game and Im very happy that in the second set I could come back from 0-2, she added. Known for her distinctive style, which relies heavily on a sliced forehand, the Romanian quickly jumped out t stanley cup o a 5-0 lead, while Ostapenko struggled to play consistently in a match riddled with unforced errors. Read: Maria Sharapova campaign off t stanley cup o tough start in Shenzhen Open The loss to Niculescu in Shenzhen follows a series of disappointing China tournaments for the Latvian tennis star. Ostapenko endured a poor China Open last October, hampered by a wrist injury, before losing to a player ranked 299 places below her at the Hong Kong Open. Niculescu, who qualified for the main draw, will next face Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic, who moved through her opening match after C stanley thermos hinas Peng Shuai dropped out due to a right thigh injury. The tournament, which runs until Saturday, will see players battling for $750,000 in prize money. Stay updated with the... See more Stay update Amzt Monstrous Messi scores 400th La Liga goal, sends Barcelona five points clear
He knows it won t be a stroll in the park but India s boxing star Vi stanley termos jender Singh on Tuesday said he was looking forward to his professional debut in September. Boxer Vijender Singh will start his training from July 27 in Manchester under trainer Lee Beard for his professional debut in Britain in September. AFP Photo It is not easy. But I believe in giving my 100 per cent to whatever work I do. There is a sort of pleasure in doing things which are difficult. I don t know how successful I would be, but I am giving it a shot, Vijender told reporters at a press conference, with representatives of his UK-based promoters Queensberry Promotions. Playing down the objections that were raised by his employers, Haryana Police, after he turned pro, Vijender said the matter would be resolved amicably soon. I have already asked for permission from regional police. I have met the officials of Haryana government and I am hopeful everything will be sorted out soon. Looking forward to his stint in the UK, Vijender said he hoped to make it big bagging titles. It is a new beginning for me. Everything is new, whether it is training with sparring partners, the kind of training or living in UK. If I get a world title it will be history for me and India, he said. Everybody knows amateur boxing but professional is different and difficult. I am an Indian and I know we can be the best in the world. So I need your support. The sports ministry has b botella stanley acked me and I h stanley mug ave got texts
Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenkos poor form continued Tuesday when she suffered a swift defeat at the hands of Romanian Monica Niculescu at the Shenzhen Open. Latvia s Jelena Ostapenko. Representative image. AFP Ranked 99th in the world, Niculescu swept past the Latvian world number 22 in less than an hour in a straight sets 6-0, 6-2 victory. I played all the week great, said Niculescu, beaming and waving to a cheering crowd in a post-match interview. I think I played a solid game and Im very happy that in the second set I could come back from 0-2, she added. Known for her distinctive style, which relies heavily on a sliced forehand, the Romanian quickly jumped out t stanley cup o a 5-0 lead, while Ostapenko struggled to play consistently in a match riddled with unforced errors. Read: Maria Sharapova campaign off t stanley cup o tough start in Shenzhen Open The loss to Niculescu in Shenzhen follows a series of disappointing China tournaments for the Latvian tennis star. Ostapenko endured a poor China Open last October, hampered by a wrist injury, before losing to a player ranked 299 places below her at the Hong Kong Open. Niculescu, who qualified for the main draw, will next face Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic, who moved through her opening match after C stanley thermos hinas Peng Shuai dropped out due to a right thigh injury. The tournament, which runs until Saturday, will see players battling for $750,000 in prize money. Stay updated with the... See more Stay update Amzt Monstrous Messi scores 400th La Liga goal, sends Barcelona five points clear
He knows it won t be a stroll in the park but India s boxing star Vi stanley termos jender Singh on Tuesday said he was looking forward to his professional debut in September. Boxer Vijender Singh will start his training from July 27 in Manchester under trainer Lee Beard for his professional debut in Britain in September. AFP Photo It is not easy. But I believe in giving my 100 per cent to whatever work I do. There is a sort of pleasure in doing things which are difficult. I don t know how successful I would be, but I am giving it a shot, Vijender told reporters at a press conference, with representatives of his UK-based promoters Queensberry Promotions. Playing down the objections that were raised by his employers, Haryana Police, after he turned pro, Vijender said the matter would be resolved amicably soon. I have already asked for permission from regional police. I have met the officials of Haryana government and I am hopeful everything will be sorted out soon. Looking forward to his stint in the UK, Vijender said he hoped to make it big bagging titles. It is a new beginning for me. Everything is new, whether it is training with sparring partners, the kind of training or living in UK. If I get a world title it will be history for me and India, he said. Everybody knows amateur boxing but professional is different and difficult. I am an Indian and I know we can be the best in the world. So I need your support. The sports ministry has b botella stanley acked me and I h stanley mug ave got texts