Novak Djokovic asks permission to enter US for tournaments due to vaccine status: 'Not in my hands’
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Qatar Airways to become Formula One's main airline sponsor
DOHA: Qatar Airways will become the main airline sponsor of Formula One motor racing, the carrier said on Wednesday, replacing regional rival Emirates as the organisation's official airline.
‘I have a big desire to play’ – Novak Djokovic hopeful of featuring in Indian Wells and Miami ahead of Dubai return
Novak Djokovic is hopeful of being able to compete at the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami. The world No.
My plans depend on the US, I'm waiting for a reply: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic on Wednesday said that his plans for the season depend on the United States and he is looking forward to a positive decision soon. He also thanked communities of the Indians Wells and Miami for their support, after applying for special permission to enter the United States to compete in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in the two cities that begin next month. "My plans after Dubai depend on the US. I'm waiting for a reply, it's not on me... I will know soon," world number one Djokovic told reporters after practice in Belgrade."Everything is in process. I'm thankful to the Indians Wells and Miami communities for their support. They would like me to be able to play in their tournaments... I'm looking forward to a positive decision coming soon, but it's not in my hands," Djokovic said.Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, added he would return to the ATP tour in Dubai next week after winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and his 22nd Grand Slam last month.
No regrets for Remorse in Saudi Cup
For the third time in four years, Zabeel Racing Stables of Dubai will be represented with a contender in the world’s most valuable race — but for the first time it will be with one considered the proverbial barn favorite.
Saudi international challenge dream come true for Greek trainer
RIYADH: Greece is not known as the strongest racing jurisdiction in the world, but the country will throw down its best possible challenge for Friday’s Saudi International Handicap presented by Al-Rajhi Bank.
The Saudi Cup: Wednesday track notes
Last year’s best dirt horse in Japan, Cafe Pharoah, galloped for 800m with his race rider Joao Moreira. Naoto Suzuki, assistant to trainer Noriyuki Hori, was satisfied after watching the breeze, saying: “He had a good gallop as we planned. Joao told me he was stretching his legs well toward the finish and he still had plenty of energy. I might take him for a paddock schooling tomorrow, but all options are open to him.”
Pride in outstanding Japanese results for world traveler Matsuda
RIYADH: Masafumi Matsuda is defending a perfect record in the Middle East as he prepares his colt Crown Pride for an attempt at the Saudi Cup.