Bhupathi-Lucic tied
Mahesh Bhupathi and Mirjana Lucic split the first two sets with Serena Williams and Max Miryni in the third round of the mixed doubles when rain stopped play. After winning the first set 6-3, Bhupathi and Lucic lost the second 5-7.

Search for medal
Starved of international superstars, Malaysia could well be treated to a unique duo when the inaugural cricket competition at Commonwealth Games gets underway on Wednesday. Though, there is a big question mark over the match itself getting underway on time due to heavy rains for the last three days, Malaysian fans will still be there with a lot of expectation after buying some of the most expensive tickets at these Games.

Huge task
Virtually anything the Australians do these days is with one eye on Sydney Olympics 2000. So, it came as no surprise when their men's hockey coach, Terry Walsh, used most of his time at this morning's press conference to speak about his team and plans for the first Olympics of the next millenium. Starting out as the favourites is something the Australian teams, whether be it men or women, have got used to.

New dates
Indian Olympic Association has decided to conduct the V National Games in Imphal from April 25 to May 5 next year. The IOA has allotted the new dates after considering the weather and other conditions. The Games were earlier scheduled from October 4 to 14 but were indefinately postponed as the infrastructure was not ready.