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Medvedev edges Khachanov in windy Qatar Open

DOHA: World No.6 Daniil Medvedev eliminated compatriot and defending champion Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the ATP Qatar Open on Tuesday. Medvedev, who won the tournament in 2023, scored his first victory over a top-30 player in 2025. Medvedev, the former world No.1, has not won a tournament since the Rome Masters in spring 2023. He was knocked out in the second round of this year’s Australian Open by teenage American Learner Tien. In match of long rallies, Medvedev did not carve out a break point until the 12th game of the second set, by which time he was a set down. He took his chance and then went on attack in the third set to win in two hours 30 minutes.

'A million miles from doping' – WADA defends Jannik Sinner three-month ban

The World Anti-Doping Agency has defended the three-month ban agreed for world number one Jannik Sinner, insisting his case was "a million miles from doping".

Arab star Ons Jabeur fights through pain, but comes up short against Peyton Stearns in Dubai

DUBAI: Ons Jabeur let a lead slip and grimaced in pain as she crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday night, falling in the first round to American Peyton Stearns 6-7(6), 4-6 in front of a vocal Centre Court crowd.

Thibaut Courtois' true feelings about Kevin De Bruyne become clear years after off-pitch spat

Thibaut Courtois has lauded Kevin De Bruyne for his exceptional talent and work ethic, despite a personal history marred by a reported affair over a decade ago.

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz posts hard-fought win at Doha

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz found himself trailing in the second set to Croatia's Marin Cilic, but battled back for a 6-4, 6-4 win Monday in the opening round at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.

Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Martin Cilic Then Takes On NBA's Jimmy Butler

After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Martin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to play a few balls with a spectator - NBA star Jimmy Butler. Alcaraz took his time to find his rhythm on a windy night but eventually overcame veteran Croatian 6-4, 6-4, then took on Butler. The 35-year-old guard, recently traded to the Golden State Warriors, opted not to stay by the Bay while it hosted Sunday's National Basketball Association All-Star Game. Instead he flew to the Gulf and was in the crowd to see Alcaraz win.

Djokovic says players believe there is favouritism in anti-doping system

DOHA : Novak Djokovic said a majority of players believe favouritism is at play in the tennis anti-doping system and called for it to be overhauled in the wake of cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.

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Medvedev edges Khachanov in windy Qatar Open

'A million miles from doping' – WADA defends Jannik Sinner three-month ban

Arab star Ons Jabeur fights through pain, but comes up short against Peyton Stearns in Dubai

Thibaut Courtois' true feelings about Kevin De Bruyne become clear years after off-pitch spat

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz posts hard-fought win at Doha

Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Martin Cilic Then Takes On NBA's Jimmy Butler

Djokovic says players believe there is favouritism in anti-doping system