Paes-Arthurs lead by set

NEWPORT, July 11: Leander Paes and Wayne Arthurs' doubles semi-final match at the Newport Hall of Fame tournament was delicately poised w...

NEWPORT, July 11: Leander Paes and Wayne Arthurs’ doubles semi-final match at the Newport Hall of Fame tournament was delicately poised when lack of light forced the match to be called off yesterday. Paes and Arthurs had taken the first set 6-4, but were a break down in the second against D Dilucia and L Tieleman. They trailed 1-3.

The delay was apparently caused by John McEnroe’s long speech. McEnroe was inducted into the tennis Hall of Fame yesterday, and the acceptance ceremony forced the singles and doubles matches to be rescheduled.

The incomplete semi-final will begin on Sunday, and will be followed by the singles and doubles final.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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