The Indian Express -- Sports

Wednesday, June 25 1997

Rusedski quells Philippoussis' firepower

There were two first round matches which had captured the imagination of the plebians and the pundits alike. One, was the battle of the biggest servers the game -- seventh-seeded Australian Mark Philippoussis and the Canadian-turned Briton Greg Rusedski. The other was the match-up between a former champion, Michael Stich, playing his last Wimbledon, and a former finalist, American Jim Courier.

Aravinda leads Lanka to victory

An impressive fourth-wicket stand between Aravinda de Silva and captain Arjuna Ranatunga in the morning period had carried Sri Lanka closer to a memorable win over West Indies on the fifth and final day of the second Test.

Paes, Bhupathi fall at the first hurdle

The Indian challenge in the Wimbledon singles ended in the first round. Mahesh Bhupathi joined compatriot Leander Paes in the casualty list when he lost 4-6, 4-6, 3-6 to ninth-seeded Marcelo Rios (Chile).

"Bradman's Walk" halts in city

India file -- Indian team for Asia Cup on June 28

Chauhan's action study inconclusive

Railways struggle against Mumbai

Fifa rules halt Ronaldo

Probe will instil fear in players: Chandrachud

Brazil favourites

Devadiga, Patkar up

Petite Point best

Global sport -- Kasparov tops at Novgorod

Australia does France a favour

Bank of India keep Air-India at bay

National Games a financial failure

Short corner -- Cops bring rally plans to a halt