Bautista Agut, Basilashvili set-up Qatar Open final repeat
Second seed Bautista Agut, the champion in Doha in 2019, needed almost two and a half hours to see off Russia's Karen Khachanov, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.
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Jelena Ostapenko news: A hat-trick of comebacks sees Latvian book Dubai final
Jelena Ostapenko came from a set down for the third straight match to defeat Simona Halep and reach the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final.
Qatar Open news: Aryna Sabalenka has first round bye but danger lurks
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka is at the top of the Qatar Open draw as the No 1 seed and along with the other top seeds will enjoy a bye into the second round.
Novak Djokovic Eager For Dubai Comeback After Vaccine Controversy
World number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia over his vaccination status, toured the Serbian pavilion at Dubai Expo, removing his black mask when requested and writing a message in the visitors' book. The 20-time Grand Slam-winner, who will play the ATP Dubai tournament next week, has kept a low profile since his deportation from Australia last month over his refusal to get jabbed.
Bautista Agut crushes Andy Murray in Doha
Andy Murray has crashed out of the Qatar Open, hammered 6-0 6-1 by Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in Doha.
Andy Murray hammered by Roberto Bautista Agut in Doha
Andy Murray crashed out of the Qatar Open as Roberto Bautista Agut strolled to a 6-0 6-1 win in Doha.
Andy Murray thrashed by Roberto Bautista Agut in Doha - ‘A chastening defeat!'
Former world number one MurrayLink, 34, was beaten 6-0, 6-1 by the Spaniard, who won the tournament in 2019. A news report in The Telegraph claimed that the defeat resulted in the "worst scoreline of his professional career".
Andy Murray: New coach looks top priority for Grand Slam champion after Roberto Bautista Agut thrashing in Doha
Three years ago Andy Murray’s career looked to be on the line after his five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the Australian Open. Now, after a 6-1 6-0 thrashing by the same opponent, one wonders what direction his career is now heading. Murray has been steadily building steam over the last year, playing more regularly and getting some impressive wins under his belt.