There were a few Caroline Wozniacki fans watching Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows.

India prevailed against their greatest rivals in a win celebrated long into the night in the world’s largest cricket stadium and its 132,000 blue seats.

A nation has been waiting for this match through the first ten days of this World Cup.

It didn’t matter where you went – airport security, taxi, hotel breakfast – the same question arose: “India-Pakistan tickets?”

The streets of Ahmedabad were gridlocked 24 hours before the match. Hotel rooms in the city were all taken, so ticket holders had to book overnight hospital checks. Upon arrival in India, Pakistan’s players were greeted with warm hospitality.

At the beginning of the tournament, Babar Azam and co were cheered into their Hyderabad hotel despite their continued feud.

Muhammad Rizwan said playing there felt like playing in Rawalpindi. On the two-hour flight west, that generous support was lost.

Whatever we might think about the Ashes encounters between England and Australia, political tensions have been a constant issue in the build-up to this match – the biggest in sport.