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6 Sunday, January 21, 2018 Biz Pakistan’s major edible oil imports are from Malaysia and Indonesia: moot told G U J R A N W A L A : Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said Nawaz Sharif is guarantor of Pakistan development. “Nawaz Sharif is guarantor of Pakistan development. Wherever I go KARACHI: Group photo of Minister of State for SAFRON Abdul Qadir Baloch, Minister of State for Maritime Affairs Ch. Jaffar Iqbal, Port Qasim Authority acting chairman Najaf Quli Mirza and other on the occasion 3rd Pakistan Edible Oil Conference & Global Price-outlook -2018. KARACHI: A one-day 3rd Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) was held in Karachi on Saturday to highlight the issues being faced by the industry. At the conference, leading and most renowned speakers and industry experts presented their papers and analyzed the market directions. All the leading Brands of Pakistan also set up their stalls on the sideline of the conference to showcase their products. While addressing the inaugural session of the conference, Minister of State for Frontier Regions Abdul Qadir Bloch said that with efforts of the present government, the security situation in the country had improved during the last couple of years and Pakistan had now become a favourite place for the investment. “Pakistan has fought terrorism for many years and conducted several operations to eliminate the terrorists and bring peace to the country. Now, there is no security issue in Pakistan and economy is on the pace of growth," he added. The minister said that a large number of participa- Nawaz Sharif fragrance comes”, he said this in a statement issued here. He held people know Nawaz Sharif is guarantor of prosperity of country. Nawaz Sharif completed several uplift projects in the country. Is former president Asif Ali Zardari guarantor of development in the country, he questioned. He went on to say Tahir ul Qadri has not a single councilor in the country tion of foreign delegates in the conference was also evidence that Pakistan’s security situation was much better than previous years. Minister for State for Maritime Affairs Chaudary Jaffar Iqbal said that the government was fully committed to facilitating the business community for long-term economic growth. He said: "Presently, three ports, including Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Gwadar Ports, are fully operational and are providing state of the art services to the traders." PEOC Chief Executive Nawaz Sharif guarantor of development of Pakistan: Khurram Dastgir Khan Iftikhar re-elected VP SAARC Chamber for consecutive 6th term ISLAMABAD: Iftikhar Ali Malik ,Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), an apex body of regional chambers in the region, sets a new record in South Asia getting reelected for the post unanimously for sixth consecutive two years term. According to the notification of SAARC chamber issued here by its Secretary General Hina Saeed Saturday, SAARC CCI President Suraj Vaidya, a leading business tycoon hailing from Nepal and SAARC General Assembly and Executive Committee members from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Maldives with majority votes reelected Iftikhar Ali Malik for the sixth term. Iftikhar also held the offices of the Presidents Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, took action in line with the policy of the Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain.06 units of bottle drinking water (BDW) M/S Al- Syed Pure KARACHI: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has launched a crackdown on illegal water companies in Karachi. Today PSQCAteam Drinking Water, raided Gulshan e Maymar area and 6 plants sealed due to sub standards and illegal license their total stocks were seized on the spot. PSQCA (Al-syed brand), M/S. R.O water. (R.O brand), M/s. Dew Fresh Water (Dew fresh brand), Ms.Aqua fresh pure drinking water (Aqua fresh besides founder President Pak US Business Council . He is currently working as Central Chairman United Business Group (UBG). He is also the chairman of the Guard Group of Industries and a chain of Mumtaz Bakhtawar Memorial Trust Hospitals. In his statement, Iftikhar Ali Malik reiterated to continue efforts for greater economic integration by fully exploiting all indigenous natural resources for the progress, prosperity, development and welfare of the people mainly aimed at doing away with abject poverty in South Asia. The SAARC should be more active to address major challenges the region faces, job creation for the youth of South Asia and alleviation of poverty, he added. brand) Director General PSQCA Engineer Muhammad Khalid Siddiq said that our surveillance teams were striving to trace illegal manufacturers of drinking water and strict action would be taken against the companies if they were found preparing substandard water. and even then he has disrupted the peace of the entire country. This is trick of the enemy and the people have given their verdict by not participating in Lahore Mall road public meeting. National Bonds to offer up to 4% profit in 2017, says CEO DUBAI: National Bonds Corporation, a Shariah-compliant saving and investment company in UAE, will offer nearly the same profit rate for 2017 as in the previous year, its chief executive said. "At the moment, we are aiming to offer profit rate at nearly the same level as 2016 because we see increasing interest rates in the market and want to be competitive," Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, CEO of National Bonds, told Khaleej Times in an interview. National Bonds offered up to four per cent in annual returns for 2016 to bondholders. Al Ali said the company would invest Dh900 million to develop real estate projects in the UAE this year, with the first project being launched in Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The second project will come up in Satwa near City Walk, with both targeted at the upper middle class. In order to ensure a consistent flow of revenue, National Bonds plans to rent out the new developments rather than sell it, Al Ali said. PSQCA starts crackdown Sub standard Bottled water Companies sealed LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique Saturday said that all coaches of trains would be upgraded in the next three years under the upgradation plan. Talking to the media after inauguration of the latest upgraded rake of 9-up/10-Down Allama Iqbal Express train, which runs between Karachi and Sialkot via Narowal, at Lahore Railway Station, he said that the PR had spent Rs 1.5 billion from its own resources on upgradation of trains and railway stations so far. He said that so far 636 coaches of major trains had been upgraded while the state-of-the-art Okara railway station building would be inaugurated on Monday. It would be the second upgraded railway station which is being opened for the public after Sibbi railway station. He said that Rasheed Jan Muhammad said in his welcome: "Since Pakistan is a very significant market with annual consumption of around four million tons of edible oil. I strongly believe that this conference will be very consecutive for all stakeholder of the industry. Annual Business Education Conference to be held in Karachi ISLAMABAD: The National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) is organizing the annual two-day 5th Deans and Directors Conference "Creating Impact with CPEC" from February 5-6, 2018 at Karachi. NBEAC was established by the Higher Education Commission in 2007 to assure quality in business education degree programmes. The Conference, which will bring together over 100 Deans and Directors of leading Business Schools, aims to evaluate how business education in Pakistan is preparing graduates to contribute to the local and global economic activities and identify unique themes and specializations for business education in Pakistan, keeping local needs and global trends in perspective. Islamabad: Muhammad Naveed, Senior Vice President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with Baser Daud, former President ICCI called on Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh, Managing Director, Pakistan Bait Ul Mal (PBUM) and lauded his valuable services for the nation. He said under the leadership of Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh, Pakistan Raiwind junction railway station building was about to complete whereas upgradation work on Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Nankana and Narowal railway stations was under way. The minister said that rakes of Mehran Express, Khyber Mail and Akbar Bugti Express trains would be upgraded till June 2018. “By taking steps regarding punctuality and with the provision of facilities to LCCI hopes trade policy would be business friendly LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expressed the hope that upcoming trade policy will be focused on enhancement of export competitiveness of the country. In a statement, the LCCI President Malik Tahir Javaid, Senior Vice President Khawaja Khawar Rashid and Vice President Zeshan Khalil said that economic challenges, particularly low exports and high trade deficit have underlined the need for a well-consulted and powerful trade policy which can perform as driving force for the economy. LCCI Office-bearers said, government should realize that the country needs a paradigm shift to enable local businessmen to become globally competitive and can export those products which are valued LAHORE: A high level delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Saturday returned home from different European countries including Germany, Portugal, Austria, Spain and Italy after twelve days long extensive visit aimed at exploring new markets and strengthening existing bilateral trade relations more in the international market. LCCI President Malik Tahir Javaid said that today the country’s industry is facing multiple challenges including high input cost, poor innovation, low productivity, little foreign investment, lack of product and geographical diversification. They said that the high utility prices are the major factor therefore the government should focus on the issue that has not only jacked up the cost of doing business in the country but also fast making us uncompetitive. They said that the government would have to tackle pressing supply side constraints including cost of capital on priority basis for enhancing competitiveness as Pakistani merchandise are fast losing their due place in the global market only because their high with their counterparts in furniture industry during business to business contacts. Talking to newsmen on his arrival here today, PFC Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq said this business tour provided them ample chances to explore new avenues by sharing vision, expertise for formulation of future prices. They urged the government to focus on South America and African Union where competition is low and profits are high. They said that country’s exports can become an engine of growth and prosperity in Pakistan, if relevant institutions, both in public and private sectors implement a well tailored, well consulted and widely discussed strategy. They also suggested introduction of a new scheme for exports under which zero-rated import of some inputs should be allowed. They said that a little attention towards to identification of new markets for Pakistani merchandise can do a lot for the country and in this regard, Pakistani missions abroad and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is ready to play a proactive role. PFC delegation returns home after 12-day business tour of five European countries policies, economic studies, sectoral and project specific reports besides promotional efforts. He was of the view that economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Europe possessed great potential and there was dire need for Pakistani business community to focus on improving their competitiveness in the European market. KARACHI: Chairman of Karachi Chamber’s Banking & Insurance Sub-Committee Shaikh Danish Iqbal presiding over the first meeting of his Sub-Committee at Aiwan-e-Tijarat. In the Picture, President KCCI Muffasar Atta Malik is seen addressing the meeting while, Senior Vice President KCCI Abdul Basit Abdul Razzak, Former President Iftikhar A. Vohra, Deputy Chairman Sub-Committee Hilal Shaikh, former VP Saqib Naseem, Advisors of the Sub-Committee Pervez Ashfaq, Ateeq ur Rehman, Abdur Rahim ACII, Altaf Hussain and Secretary General S.M. H. Rizvi are also present at the meeting. ICCI lauds services of MD Pakistan Bait Ul Mal for society Bait Ul Mal was taking good initiatives for poverty alleviation from the country by providing various social safety net services to vulnerable & under-privileged people. He said it was encouraging that Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh has promoted transparency, efficiency and accessibility in Pakistan Bait Ul Mall by introducing IT integrated system and e- governance that has greatly All train coaches to be upgraded in 3 years: Kh Saad passengers, trust in the railways has been improved,” he added. He said that two more dedicated tenure were needed for complete rehabilitation of railways, as it had become a destroyed department in 2013. “But we have saved it from privatisation with the efforts of railways workers and a good team of officers,” he added. He appreciated the role of employees. He said that PR would facilitated the needy people including those in need of urgent medical treatment. He appreciated Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikhfor running some valuable projects to provide various social safety services to orphans, widows, disabled and other needy persons. It said it was laudable that PBUM has established hundreds of vocational schools for women empowerment and national centers cross the limit of Rs 50 billion revenue in June 2018. He said that expenditures of the department had been raised; however, there was a visible stability in the deficit and earnings. He said that construction work of the quarters for employees was at the last stage and the current regime had focused on lower staff instead of building houses for the officers. He hoped the next elected government for rehabilitation of child labor to provide free education. He said PBUM was disbursing a huge sums of money to the needy persons including cancer patients which was highly laudable. He hoped that under the dynamic leadership of Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh, Pakistan Bait ul Mal would launch many new projects for the welfare of needy and deserving persons. would also work with the same spirit for the railways. To a question about cursing the parliament by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Sheikh Rashid, he said that all institutions had their respect as well the parliament; therefore using abusive language for the parliament by any politician meant cursing himself. About work on Main Line-1 under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the minister said that the PR administration did not want any haste in upgradation of ML-1. “Chinese are our friends but we have to be careful in signing any agreement with them. That’s why a delegation of four high-level officers are on making negotiations with the Chinese side for and only those decisions would be made in larger interest of Pakistan and railways,” he added.
Sunday, January 21, 2018 Sportlight 7 India beat Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup World XI crush Pakistan’s young guns by 5-1 AJMAN: India held their nerves to beat Pakistan by two wickets in the final of 5th Blind Cricket World Cup in Sharjah on Saturday. Batting first, Pakistan scored 308 for the loss of eight wickets in allocated 40 overs after they were sent into bat first by India who won the toss. For Pakistan, Badar Munir scored 57, while Riasat Khan added 48 runs to the team’s total. Captain Nisar Ali could add 47 runs In response, India reached the target in penultimate over with two wickets remaining. Although Kamran,Arif and Talha star as Kemari Warriors moved in the Quarter Final of Innovators Karachi Super League Dr M. Arif Hafeez Sports Reporter KARACHI:A opening batsman Kamran Rehman struck a stylish half-century and leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob and Mohammad Talha shearing six wickets between them as the formidable Kemari warriors breezed into quarter-finals of the Innovators Karachi Super League here at the Naya Lawi Cricket Stadium Naya Nazimabad. Mean while,The lats Eight stage have been decide as teams will be competing in the Quarterfinals of Innovators Karachi Super League in progress at Naya Nazimabad Lwai Cricket Stadium Karachi. According to the detail, in 1st Quarter final, Orangi Hunters would face Nazimabd Loins and the second last eight,Lyari Riders wil play against Korangi Fighters. Opener Kamran Rehman hit 64 off 45 balls (three fours and two sixes ), Arif Chakarzai unbeaten 39 off 14 balls (three sixes) and Zia-ur-Rehman 27 to help Kemari warriors collect 179-4 in the stipulated 20 overs.Naveed Ahmed took 2-30. Baldia Blasters, in their chase, restricted ti 128-9 in 20 overs.Zeeshan ameel was the top scorer with 35 off 14 balls(three fours and three Sixes),Yar Mohammad made 27 off 32 balls (two fours) and Naveed Ahmed scored 27. The Lading wicket taker of IKSL Right arm league spinner Arif Yaqoob continued his brilliant form when he took three wickets for mere nine runs to take his tally to 12 scalps in the fuve league matches,slow left armer Federer keeps hunt for Slam number 20 on track M E L B O U R N E : Defending champion Roger Federer continued his dominance over Richard Gasquet to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday and keep his quest for a 20th Grand Slam title on track. The Swiss star beat the Frenchman 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in just under two hours in a night match on Rod Laver Arena. Federer has unheralded Hungarian and one-time training partner Marton Fucsovics up next and a potential quarter-final with Tomas Berdych, who upset Juan Martin Del Porto in straight sets earlier Saturday. Federer, rated the favourite to win his 20th major even at the venerable age of 36, progressed to the fourth round at the Australian Open for the 16th time. The Swiss has only lost twice to the stylish Frenchman in their 19 meetings, winning all their four Grand Slam encounters. Significantly, Gasquet hasn't won a set against Federer since 2011, a run of 22 sets to the Swiss. "I was able to stay more on the offensive than he was and maybe I was protecting my own serve better than him," Federer said. "I was hoping I could play at that level. I´m very happy that I was able to rise to a level that I needed to beat Richard. "It was tough. The score shows it, as well. I could have done it maybe a bit faster. "At the same time I'm happy to have done it the way it happened. I was pleased. I think I had some good shots. I was happy the way I played. I also thought we both played a good level again, so it was fun." India still not a good fast bowling nation: Shoaib Akhtar NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan tearaway paceman Shoaib Akhtar said India still has a long way to go before they can call themselves a good fast bowling nation. Akhtar, also known as the Rawalpindi Express, though praised the Indian pace attack for their good work in the first two Tests of the ongoing three-match series in South Africa. "I would not say that. I would say they are gradually improving and there is a long way to go before India can call itself a good fast bowling nation," Akhtar told Indian news agency. "Five years ago, I had thought that Varun Aaron, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami will be the ones to lead India's pace department on overseas tours. "But that did not happen with Aaron having fitness issues, Yadav being good in patches and erratic other times, like Wahab Riaz. But Akhtar said the current performance of the bowlers is a "healthy sign" "The thinking that (Virat) Kohli and the team management seem to have, they will only get better."India have always been known for their batting but nowadays you are seeing emergence of fast bowlers too but still I would say long way to go," said Akhtar, who will be seen in action at St. Moritz Ice Cricket in Switzerland next month. The bowlers certainly did their job at Newlands and Centurion, dismissing South Africa each time in four innings and out of the 40, 30 wickets were taken by the pacers. As captain Kohli pointed out, it was the batting that let India down. To many, India's series loss in South Africa was not entirely surprising but according to Akhtar, the result was unexpected. "I saw the first two Tests in bits and pieces. It would be wrong to say that it (India's loss) was expected. It is still one of the best Test teams. "Yes, they did not play well. The batsmen should have applied themselves better. It is, may be, a result of a bad combination. Not taking wickets at the right time, not scoring enough runs. Mohammad Talha grabbed three wickets to gives away only 13 runs. Later Chief Guest Nomineted Chirman District west Mohammad Asif Khan. was given man of the match award to Kamran Reman, Shezad khan(USA) was presented best blower award to Arif Yaqoob,Malik Falak Sher Rana Deputy Collector custom west , was given Master Blaster award to Arif Chakarzai While Chudri Sajid Ali of Shameel cc was given best fielder award to Aqib Hassan Rizvi. Lashkarwala takes lead in 11th National Tenpin Bowling C’ship Sports Reporter KARACHI: Shabbir Lashkarwala took the lead in the masters’ category of the 11th National Tenpin Bowling Championship 2018, after second round was played at Leisure City Bowling Club. In masters singles, last four games and graded final were played. Each player completed a set of eight games, in which M E L B O U R N E : Angelique Kerber crushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a battle of former champions at the Australian Open on Saturday. The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the unseeded Russian 2008 champion 6- 1, 6-3 in 64 minutes to reach the last 16. "I was just trying to enjoy every point," said Kerber after snuffing out Sharapova´s hopes in only her second Grand Slam tournament back since serving a 15-month doping ban. The hugely anticipated match-up of the only two Australian Open winners - - and indeed Grand Slam champions -- left in the women´s draw got top billing Saturday night on Rod Laver Arena. "I have so many good memories on this court," Pakistan got three consecutive wickets as India was inching towards the target but a wide-ball that went to cross the boundary confirmed India’s victory in the final. This is India’s second title win in the Blind Cricket World Cup. Pakistan has also won the title twice while South Africa won the title once. The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council has invited ICC CEO David Richardson, former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas and former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani to witness the final. K-Electric participates in Boxing C’ship KARACHI: The 36th National Men & 1st National Women's Boxing Championship organized by the Pakistan Boxing Federation commenced in Lahore. The 5-day tournament is being held at the WAPDA sports complex in which K-Electric would be participating in the men's and women's boxing matches. The opening ceremony was held with the chief guest Lt. General (R) Syed Arif Hassan who is also the President of Pakistan Olympic Committee along with General (R) Muzamil Hussain, Chairman Wapda. K-Electrics head of Sports Mahmood Riaz was also part of the opening ceremony along with his team. Spokesperson added, "We are honored to be a part of this Grand event in which we will have 6 Men and 1 woman boxer representing KE. KARACHI: Avari Towers Karachi celebrated the revival of Hockey in Pakistan as World Hockey XI stayed at Avari Towers Karachi. KARACHI: The young Pakistani side was outplayed 5-1 by the experienced World XI in the first of twomatch series between Pakistan and World XI in Karachi. Pakistan got the earlier lead in the first quarter when Adeel Latif converted a good move into a goal in the 6th minute of the match. Pakistan maintained their 1-0 lead in two quarters but couldn’t keep the control in the third quarter which saw World XI turning the match around with four consecutive goals. Captain Roderick Weusthof converted a penalty corner into a goal for the World XI to put Pakistan under pressure. The Dutch striker scored in the 33rd and 36th minute to give World XI a lead of 2- 1. Five minutes later, starting from January 22,” the press release read. It further added: “The committee reviewed the expert advice it received from the top medical consultants in New Zealand after conducting all necessary medical tests of Malik and decided, after briefing PCB management, to send him back from New Australian Grant Schubert scored to extend the lead 3- 1. Phillip Meulenbroek scored the 4th goal for the touring side. Spanish David Alegre did it 5-1 for the World XI side with a beautiful flick to score his first goal in the match. Pakistan made some very good moves despite being under deficit but they could not convert the moves into goals and finish it properly. Malik ruled out of New Zealand T20I KARACHI: Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik was asked to fly back home after showing symptoms of delayed concussion, a Pakistan Cricket Board press release said on Saturday. The all-rounder was hit on the head during the fourth ODI against New Zealand in the five-match series which Pakistan lost 5-0. “Pakistan Tour Management Committee, consisting of Team Manager Talat Ali, Head Coach Mickey Arthur and captain Sarfraz Ahmed held KE a meeting with Pakistan team physiotherapist Vib Singh and Malik to discuss his participation in the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand PyeongChang. Therefore, a final list of invited athletes cannot be published before that date. As of today, the original pre-registration pool of 500 athletes has already been reduced by 111 by the Panel. For others in the remaining pool of athletes, pre-conditions such as further pre-Games tests and reanalysis from stored samples have been required. Only if these requirements are met can the athletes be considered for invitation. No athlete who has been sanctioned by the Oswald Commission is still in the pool. The suspended Russian Zealand. The committee was of the opinion that it would give him the best chance to recuperate from the symptoms of delayed concussion he is currently showing.” Singh clarified Malik’s position further in his statement saying the all-rounder needs at least seven to 10 days to be match fit. Reduced pool of Russian athletes and officials who can be considered for invitation to Pyeong Chang 2018 determined Sports Reporter in the Olympic Winter KARACHI: The Games PyeongChang Lashkarwala Invitation Review Panel 2018 as an “Olympic and the Olympic Athlete Athlete from Russia” from Russia (OAR) can be chosen. Implementation Group More than 80 per cent of (OARIG) have taken a key the athletes in this pool did step in the process of inviting not compete at the clean Russian athletes Olympic Winter Games to the Olympic Winter Sochi 2014. This shows Games PyeongChang that this is a new generation 2018. Following intensive weeks of work by the of Russian athletes. the OARIG, the delegation Independent Invitation which was authorised Review Panel members, in by the IOC Executive which they went into Board (EB) last December, detailed consideration of has formally approved this each individual athlete, pool. The invitations can they have established a be issued only at the OAR pool of clean athletes from Delegation Registration which athletes to be invited Meeting (DRM) on 27 by the IOC to take part January 2018 in Shabbir earned top slot scoring 1549 pins with an average of 193.63. Ijaz Ur Rehman had to settle with second position with total 1430 pins, while Karachi’s Daniyal Shah remained firm on third place. Daniyal was playing against the top players of the country but he managed to secure third position by scoring 1423 pins. In graded final games, Naveed Ul Haq won the title with 376 pins while Faheem Akbar was second with 335 pins and Ali Saldera third with 326 pins. said Kerber, who won her first Grand Slam title there two years ago when she beat Serena Williams in the final. "I knew before the match it would be a tough one." Sharapova only returned to the top 50 two weeks ago and Kerber to the top 20 last week after being on top of the rankings as defending champion in Melbourne a year ago. Sharapova reached the semi-finals in Shenzhen to start the year but Kerber´s form has been outstanding heading into the year´s first major. The German enjoyed an unbeaten singles campaign in the Hopman Cup, won in Sydney and surrendered only nine games in the first two rounds in Melbourne. The pair had played each other on seven occasions before Saturday, with Olympic Committee, with which a working relationship needed to be established for the implementation of the IOC sanctions, can now start proposing which of the clean athletes can fill the earned quota places by sport, discipline and event. Therefore, only a limited number of athletes can be chosen from the current pool. As the qualification process is still ongoing and more preconditions have to be met by some of the athletes, it is still not possible to project how many athletes will participate in PyeongChang in the OAR group. Sharapova crashes out of Australian Open Kerber edging the series 4- 3 including their previous two meetings, the last of which came on the Stuttgart clay in 2015. Kerber sent an early reminder of her recent superiority, breaking the Russian and then holding serve to go 2-0 up for the loss of just two points. Sharapova finally got on the board, but flawless Kerber was finding winners almost at will and broke again to take a 4-1 advantage in just 23 minutes. Six minutes later and a third break, this time to love, brought the first set to the German who celebrated her 30th birthday earlier this week by taking it with just two unforced errors. Sharapova was facing the biggest test of her comeback as the pattern continued at the start of the second.
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