Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Day 3: Andy Murray defeated in second round
Day 3 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is all about the second round as the remaining 16 players battle to reach the quarter-finals.
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Five players who can dictate the much-anticipated clash between Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns
Joahnnesburg - African champions Al Ahly will be eager to get their CAF Champions League group stage campaign up and running when they host Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday night. But that will be easier said than done given what’s at stake.
Ons Jabeur, Mayar Sherif opening doors for female Arab athletes
RIYADH: When Moroccan Nawal Al-Moutawakel climbed the podium to receive the gold medal for the 400-meter hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, it was the first time that an Arab had pulled off such a feat.
Scotland women pursue Rugby World Cup goal against ‘fierce Colombians’
A place at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October/November is the glittering prize on offer as Bryan Easson’s side seek to end their 10-year exile from the sport’s top table.
Andy Murray details why he won't retire as he discusses plans after 'satisfying' Dubai win
Andy Murray has shared the reason he keeps playing tennis after a gruelling first-round win at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The world No 89 needed two hours and 51 minutes to overcome qualifier Christopher O'Connell 6-7(4) 6-3 7-5. It is Murray's first appearance in Dubai since 2017 when he clinched the title as the then-world No 1.
Medvedev, Nadal advance in ATP Acapulco
Daniil Medvedev has continued his pursuit of the world No.1 ranking with a routine first round win over Benoit Paire at the ATP 500 tournament in Mexico.
French Open finalist Pavlyuchenkova out for 10 weeks with knee injury
French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a knee injury that will rule her out of action for up to 10 weeks, she said on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Russian reached a career-high ranking of number 11 in November after a successful 2021 season in which she reached her maiden Grand Slam final in Paris, won the Olympic mixed doubles gold medal and led Russia to the Billie Jean King Cup title. "Unfortunately, I'm out for 10 weeks, due to my ongoing knee injury. Doing my rehab and everything I can to be back soon and as fit as ever," Pavlyuchenkova tweeted.