Top seed Roger Federer showed signs of ring rust in his first match at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday but still had enough in the tank to push past unseeded Serbian Filip Krajinovic 6-2 4-6 6-4 and reach the last-16 in Basel.
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his match
against Borna Coric of Croatia during the semi-finals at Shanghai Masters, Qi
Zhong Tennis Centre, Shanghai, China, October 13, 2018. (Photo: Reuters)
Playing in front of his home fans Federer struggled to find his
usual precision, racking up 38 unforced errors, but still managed some
produced his usual array of dazzling winners in a contest which stretched
just past the two-hour mark.
Next up for the world number three, an eight-time Basel
champion, is Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, who beat Australian John Millman
7-6(3) 6-2.
In-form Russian seventh seed Daniil Medvedev also reached the
last 16 by defeating German Maximilian Marterer 6-3 7-5.
Medvedev, winner of this month’s Japan Open as a qualifier,
faces unseeded Italian Andreas Seppi next after he served up the day’s only
bagel en route to beating Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel 6-0 6-4.
Australian teenager Alexei Popyrin claimed his first main draw
victory on the ATP Tour as the qualifier got the better of a tussle with
compatriot Matthew Ebden, winning 7-6(4) 6-4.
His prize could be a clash with second seed Alexander Zverev if
the German gets past Dutchman Robin Haase.
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Source: NDO
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.