Windies level ODI series against Bangladesh; Isner opens bid for fifth title with a win

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While Isner had to slug it out in his marathon Wimbledon semifinal, he had it easy in his Atlanta opener, his first game since that defeat.

Cricket

West Indies level ODI series against Bangladesh 1-1

After Shimron Hetmyer scored 125 from 93 balls to set up West Indies’ score of 271 in the second ODI, it all seemed to be going Bangladesh’s way as they looked to seal the series during the chase.

Alas, it wasn’t to be as they faltered towards the end. Defending seven runs of the final over, West Indies captain Jason Holder gave away only four to help his side to a 3-run win and level the series 1-1.

Tennis

Isner wins opener at Atlanta

Playing his first game since his marathon semi-final defeat to Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon semifinals, John Isner was unperturbed as he cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Australia’s Alex de Minaur on Wednesday.

The top-seeded American is looking to win his fifth Atlanta Open title.

India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan, meanwhile, lost 4-6 4-6 to American Taylor Fritz in the first round, unable to follow-up his strong performance at Newport, where he had reached the final.

Leander Paes, who played doubles with James Cerretani, also lost his opening match.