St Joseph’s School, Sector 44 claimed the runners-up trophy. Sita led the way for the team as she scored 21 points to start in the 41-14 win over Carmel Convent School. The panic-stricken federation hastily decided to send the wrestlers to Paris 17 days before the world championship began. “If the chance is there we will take it, of course,” said Vettel, who ended practice a close third behind the two Mercedes. Jacomelli used his local contacts and ultimately, the team made a 350km journey to Lorraine, a tiny town bordering Germany where they trained at the Stiring-Wendel wrestling club. However, upon reaching Paris, the Indian coaches found out that no other nation was there. In the boys’ senior singles final, Sachit ended the challenge of Ryan Gandhi of KB DAV School, Sector 7 with a narrow 3-2win to win the title. Ferrari still has some catching up to do heading into Saturday’s qualifying. Elephant in room: How will KP Bhaskar, Gautam Gambhir get along. Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.