Rublev in third Qatar Open final, faces Draper for title
DOHA: Russia’s Andrey Rublev reached his third Qatar Open final on Friday after a “super tough” three-set triumph over Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.
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Andreeva downs Rybakina in Dubai to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist
DUBAI: Teenager Mirra Andreeva toppled another seed at the Dubai Championships, upsetting Elena Rybakina on Friday to become the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.
Rublev beats Auger-Aliassime to meet Draper in Qatar Open final
DOHA : Former winner Andrey Rublev reached the final of the Qatar Open on Friday with a 7-5 4-6 7-6(5) win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, and will meet Jack Draper in the decider after the Briton beat Czech Jiri Lehecka.
Auger-Aliassime's comeback denied by Russia's Rublev in Qatar Open semifinal
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime had his comeback attempt fall just short in a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) loss to Andrey Rublev on Friday in the semifinals of the Qatar Open.
Andreeva continues dream Dubai run with stunning semis win over Rybakina
DUBAI : Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the semi-finals on Friday.
Mirra Andreeva Holds Off Elena Rybakina To Become Youngest WTA 1000 Finalist
Teenager Mirra Andreeva toppled another seed at the Dubai Championships, upsetting Elena Rybakina on Friday to become the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament. The Russian 17-year-old fought back from 1-3 down in the deciding set to beat seventh-seeded Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 and move into the first WTA 1000 final of her career. Andreeva is the youngest player to beat multiple Grand Slam champions at a tournament of this level. She has ousted Iga Swiatek, Marketa Vondrousova, and now Rybakina, en route to the final.
German Election: The potential economic impact and market reaction
Voters will head to the polls to decide Germany's next government leader at the weekend. According to the latest opinion poll from Politico, the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) remain the frontrunner, gaining 29% support, followed by the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) at 21%.
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Doha quarters
Jiri Lehecka knocked off top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.