Tuesday, August 25, 1998
Kucera scripts win at Pilot Pen
Karol Kucera earned his first title on United States soil, beating Goran Ivanisevic 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final of the Pilot Pen international on Sunday. Meanwhile, Alex Corretja survived a knockdown return by Andre Agassi and then saved four break points in a crucial third game of the final set for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory in the title match of the RCA Championships.
Sasikiran eyes GM title
International Master K Sasikiran of India scored his second straight win on Sunday and put himself in the race for the Hampstead International GM chess title. Though the final GM norm eluded him after the 12th round loss, the Chennai youngster with 9.5 points has kept his focus intact and a win against Ray Kaufman of the United States has brightened his chances of winning a first crown at world level.
Indians fail to bridge the gap
World Bridge Federation (WBF) World Master Jaggy Shivdasani pairing with American Connie Goldberg finished 62nd from a field of 260 as Indian pairs fared dismally in the final at the 10th World Bridge Championships at Lille, France on Sunday.
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