Interview: Aryna Sabalenka targets Swiatek’s No.1 spot after maiden Grand Slam success
DUBAI: A little less than a year ago, Aryna Sabalenka was ready to give up on her dream of winning a Grand Slam singles title.
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Tim Merlier edges out Caleb Ewan in thrilling UAE Tour opening stage
Soudal–Quick-step's Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the first stage of the UAE Tour on Monday, pipping Caleb Ewan of Lotto Dstny in a thrilling sprint finish.
World No. 1 tennis star Iga Swiatek living childhood dream as she prepares for Dubai tournament
DUBAI: Fresh from a first win of the year and a 12th career title in Doha, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Monday arrived in the UAE for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a warning for her rivals.
Team of week for Roshn Saudi League round 17
Riyadh: Romarinho has been voted the Roshn Saudi League player of the week by statistical website Sofascore after an incredible performance in round 17 of the season.
Iga Swiatek keeps world No.1 spot after Qatar victory
The French and US Open champion, Swiatek, 21, dropped just five games all week on her way to a second straight Doha title on Saturday by beating Jessica Pegula.Aryna Sabalenka is second and American Pegula moves up to third in the standings despite defeat to Swiatek with Tunisian Ons Jabeur dropping to fourth.Jabeur has been sidelined through injury since January and will miss this week's Dubai WTA event.
‘It’s up to us!’ – Remco Evenepoel says other riders must rise to Tadej Pogacar standards after Slovenian's fast start
Remco Evenepoel has said that it is up to he and the rest of the peloton to match the level being set by Tadej Pogacar. Two-time Tour de France winner Pogacar has opened his 2023 season in blistering form, racking up three wins en route to triumphing at the Vuelta Andalucia. Ad And speaking to media at the UAE Tour, which Pogacar is missing, Evenepoel admitted that it is motivating but he isn’t thinking about it too much.
Williams set to saddle first Saudi runner
Riyadh: UK trainer Ian Williams is set to have his first runner in Saudi Arabia, when 6-year-old Enemy lines up in the $2.5 million G3 Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap (3,000 meters) on Saturday.
First ever World Padel League to be held in Dubai
Dubai: The world’s top-ranked padel players and entertainment stars are set to take part in the “Greatest show on court” with the inaugural World Padel League to be held in association with Dubai Sports Council at the Coca-Cola Arena from June 8 to 11.