Matic’s involvement was rewarded with a man of the match award on debut. Playing with control, Neha pocketed the opening game 11-7 before Parneet won the second game 11-8. Germany’s 2-1 win at the Czech Republic was the world champion’s seventh straight win in. France wasn’t India’s first option as India headed into the home stretch of their preparations. Even Enzo Ferrari was always talking about the Italian Grand Prix as THE grand prix,” said team principal Maurizio Arrivabene after Friday practice. Having said so, our attitude will be humble, but not surrendering. I have given no brief to any coach or selector yet. Harkeerat won the third game 11-8 before Aariv pocketed the fourth and final game 11-9 to win the title. But, Shapovalov showed initiative in a scrappy second set, breaking to go 3-1 and then levelling the contest. Nimble-footed Asturian should suit Lobera’s style of play and will be relied upon to share the bulk of the goal scoring burden along with Coro.