winning the Australian Open in January but has posted several videos to social media showing her hitting balls during her pregnancy. He understands Indian wrestlers and culture as well. “It was a tough match… I didn’t have many free points on my serve, there were a lot of rallies. Top seed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the pre-tournament favourites, are in the top half of the draw. On most days, they sparred among themselves while at times, they grappled with teenaged French wrestlers who trained at the club. And if anything like last year happens, we will handle as and when the situation arises,” Madan Lal said. It was Edmund, however, who grabbed the early break to charge in front 3-0 on his way to taking the opening set. “It means a lot, I really appreciate it that this time I could play again on the big stages,” said Kvitova. The arrival of a 37-strong Indian contingent dominated the local news but the stint was hardly helpful for the Indian wrestlers. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season.