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New York, Sep 6: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 7-6 (16-14), 6-4, 6-2, at New York's Louis Armstrong Stadium on Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.

Djokovic has now won 61 of the 63 matches he has played in 2011.

The World No. 1 said that Dolgopolov showed no fear and used an array of shots around the court to wrong-foot him.

"It was strong wind, tricky conditions, he's the kind of player who knows how to play in these conditions," the Age quoted Djokovic, as saying.

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New Delhi, Sep 5: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh insists that Bangladesh should not worry over the issue of offering transit facilities to India for getting easy access to the country.

"I see no reason for Bangladesh to be fearful of improving transport and infrastructure connectivity with India," Dr. Singh had said in an interview to Bangladesh's national news agency BSS ahead of his two-day visit.

Gold climbed to a near record high above $1,900 and on MCX jumped by +2.44% to settle

Colombo, Sept 6: Australia's vice-captain Shane Watson has cautioned his teammates about the `second Test syndrome' as they prepare to meet Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday.

Australia put on an efficient and confident display despite a poor pitch to post a 125-run victory in Galle, taking a one-nil lead in the three-match series, Fox Sports reports.

Dhaka, Sep. 6 : Disappointed over the last minute holding up of the Teesta River Agreement, the Bangladesh Government today said that India''s Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, must reassure the people of Bangladesh that the hold-up is temporary and that the agreement will be signed soon.