The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, November 24 1997

Pierce, Novotna in summit clash

A pair of first-time finalist will do battle for the last title of the year when seventh-seed Mary Pierce takes on second-seed Jana Novotna for the Chase Championships crown.

De Silva's matured century ensures a draw

Seven 100s in seven Tests, four in-a-row against India and Aravinda De Silva, at 32, has struck paydirt in his new role as Max the Mature. Sri Lanka ended the final day of the first Test at the PCA Stadiumday at 251 for six, thanks to their stocky vice-captain's unbeaten 110 which allowed them to draw considerable satisfaction from the stalemate.

Paes-Bhupathi a step away from conquering the world

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes are poised to set off scenes of mass celebration in their homeland having qualified for the final of the season-wrapup $ 500,000 ATP World Doubles Championship. The fifth seeds, aware that they had the hopes of their countrymen resting on their shoulders, slugged it out with Canadian Sebastien Lareau and American Alex O'Brien and emerge with a 6-1 2-6 7-6 (7-5) semifinals victory.

Simon cooks Kiwi curry

Global sport -- Shannon Briggs sends Foreman crashing

Afghan Club rout Punjab Police

Forest Fantasy wins

Pierce, Novotna in summit clash

Paes-Bhupathi a step away from conquering the world

Authoritative win for Customs

Cheryl captures two golds

Fukuda hurtles to victory

De Silva's matured century ensures a draw

Opportunity lost, says Tendulkar

Paes starts as favourite

Bagan, Churchill Bros play out a farce

Bimal for punitive measures

Arjun Atwal narrowly misses Lexus title

Mixed day for Indian sub-juniors