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Andy Murray advances in Doha with marathon win over Alexander Zverev

DOHA: Andy Murray teetered on the brink before beating Alexander Zverev in a marathon that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.Murray won 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 7-5 after he was twice two points from defeat on his serve in the third set.In his on-court interview after the victory, Murray said the crowd helped him."It makes a big difference for the players when we come and get a lot of energy and a great atmosphere from the crowd," Murray said. "I obviously enjoyed playing in that atmosphere tonight."

Untroubled Iga Swiatek enters semifinals in Dubai

The 21-year-old Pole was then handed a walkover into the semifinals when scheduled quarterfinal opponent Karolina Pliskova pulled out with an injury.On Wednesday, Swiatek triumphed 6-1, 6-0 over Samsonova to follow her opening 6-1, 6-1 win over Leylah Fernandez.Swiatek has dropped only eight games in her last six matches, a stretch which saw her lift the Doha title last weekend.

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev escapes for win in Doha

Top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia staved off three match points while rallying for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (6) win over the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Wednesday in Doha.

Panama become final team to qualify for Women's World Cup

Panama became the final team to book their ticket for the upcoming Women's World Cup after they defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the final qualifying playoff at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Thursday.

Nkunku back for Leipzig ahead of crunch Man City game

RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku is doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 clash with Manchester City, manager Marco Rose confirmed on Tuesday.

Murray advances in Doha with marathon win over Zverev

DOHA: Andy Murray teetered on the brink before beating Alexander Zverev in a marathon that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open. Murray won 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 7-5 after he was twice two points from defeat on his serve in the third set. In his on-court interview after the victory, Murray said the crowd helped him.

Qatar Airways becomes key Formula One backer

Qatar Airways on Wednesday became the main sponsor of Formula One in a strategic new inroad by the wealthy Gulf state into international sport, the airline announced.

Winning Scotland team need to be better against France - Tuipulotu

Scotland need to be much better than in their opening two Six Nations victories if they are to have any chance of beating last year’s Grand Slam winners France in Paris on Sunday, centre Sione Tuipulotu said on Wednesday.

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Andy Murray advances in Doha with marathon win over Alexander Zverev

Untroubled Iga Swiatek enters semifinals in Dubai

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev escapes for win in Doha

Panama become final team to qualify for Women's World Cup

Nkunku back for Leipzig ahead of crunch Man City game

Murray advances in Doha with marathon win over Zverev

Qatar Airways becomes key Formula One backer

Winning Scotland team need to be better against France - Tuipulotu