Storm Madeline

Hurricane Madeline is expected to pass near Hawaii midweek, US weather forecasters said on Monday, threatening dangerous flooding and disruptions to a planned visit by President Barack Obama and other dignitaries.

Tropical Storm Madeline picked up speed as it headed towards Hawaii on Sunday, while Hurricane Lester tore west from the Mexican mainland across the Pacific, US monitors reported.

Dipika Pallikal, the 22-year-old World No.12 battled for 75 minutes, enduring three tie-break games, to beat eighth-ranked Madeline Perry 11-7, 11-13, 13-11, 10-12, 11-4 in the Women

Hurricane Madeline is expected to pass near Hawaii midweek, US weather forecasters said on Monday, threatening dangerous flooding and disruptions to a planned visit by President Barack Obama and other dignitaries.

Tropical Storm Madeline picked up speed as it headed towards Hawaii on Sunday, while Hurricane Lester tore west from the Mexican mainland across the Pacific, US monitors reported.

Dipika Pallikal, the 22-year-old World No.12 battled for 75 minutes, enduring three tie-break games, to beat eighth-ranked Madeline Perry 11-7, 11-13, 13-11, 10-12, 11-4 in the Women