The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, August 11 1997

Sachin Tendulkar's educational ton at SSC

Sachin Tendulkar gave highly educative lessons in crisis management skills. His application earned him a 13th century in Tests -- and India the hope of providing a meaningful challenge to Sri Lanka -- in the second and final Test, at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground yesterday.

Muster shocks Chang

Thomas Muster got off to a fast start with a near-perfect opening set in what became a marathon 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2) upset of Michael Chang in the ATP Championship semi-finals on Saturday.

Abel Anton wins marathon gold

Spaniard Abel Anton outsprinted compatriot and reigning champion Martin Fiz to win the world men's marathon gold medal on the ancient course from Marathon to Athens yesterday.

Tendulkar on top of Warne's Dream Team

SRI LANKA DIARY

Naval Dockyard clinch title

Davenport puts an end to Hingis' winning streak

Gujral, Kajal Puri triumph

Madan Lal to be persisted with

Global Sport -- Terblanche wins Sabah Masters

Wolf Mountain makes debut with a smashing victory

Dalvi edges past Pomendkar

Saritha too tames Repkova

Big-time basketball comes to Chennai