The Indian Express -- Sports

Sunday, June 8 1997

Majoli masters a tired Hingis

Croatia's Iva Majoli won the French Open women's singles title amid extraordinary scenes at Roland Garros yesterday after world number one Martina Hingis failed to live up to her advance billing. A 6-4 6-2 victory earned Majoli, seeded ninth, the distinction of being the lowest-seeded player to win the French title in the Open era.

Bruguera's passing shots did Rafter in

Sergi Bruguera of Spain seeded 16, prevented what would have been the first French Open final in history without a seeded player by withstanding the gallant efforts of Australian Pat Rafter to move within one match of a third title in Paris in two years.

Gutsy hundred by Taylor

The rains came at Edgbaston on day three but the Gods finally shone on Mark taylor. The Australian captain went a long way towards saving his career with a confidence-building century that said as much about his character as his skill.

Maharashtra in semis

Asha hurdles to another double

Saad outwits Thapa

Athletics should cross borders

Windies upstage Lanka by 35 runs

Greater Bombay Police lift trophy

BCCI asks Prabhakar to reveal names

Great Spectacle trots to victory

Star Comrade wins feature event

Mahesh Bhupathi creates Indian tennis history

Rare feat beckons the finalists