Leylah Fernandez wins opening match in Dubai, will face top-ranked Iga Swiatek
Leylah Fernandez won her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Sunday, defeating Austrian qualifier Julia Grabher 6-4, 6-2.
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Australian Open success whetted Sabalenka’s appetite for more glory
DUBAI: Aryna Sabalenka says her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open last month has further fueled her hunger for success, as she looks to add more silverware to her cabinet. The world No.2 is undefeated so far in 2023, having won both tournaments she has contested to accrue a perfect 11-0 record. Sabalenka will put her winning streak on the line in Dubai this week, where she will make her first on-court appearance since lifting the trophy in Melbourne with victory over Elena Rybakina in the final three weeks ago.
UAE’s Yas Marina Circuit to stage World Triathlon Championship Series
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced the official routes for the World Triathlon Championship Series race in Abu Dhabi, presented by Daman, with the Yas Marina Circuit selected as the venue.
Sharjah Self-Defense tops medal table on Day 1 of AJP Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023
ABU DHABI: The AJP No-Gi Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, kicked off at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City on Saturday with the UAE’s Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club taking home the most medals.
Iga Swiatek wins back-to-back Qatar titles
Swiatek registered a 6-3, 6-0 win in the finale to grab her first title of 2023. It was also Pole's 12th title of her career.The reigning French and US Open champion, Swiatek dropped just five games all week on her way to the Doha title.Swiatek completed victory over world number four Pegula in just 69 minutes to take her career head-to-head over the American to 5-2.
Liverpool beat 10-man Newcastle to boost top-4 hopes
LONDON: Liverpool won at 10-man Newcastle 2-0 and boosted their push for a top-four finish in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek cruises past Jessica Pegula in straight sets to clinch second straight WTA Doha title in style
Iga Swiatek was utterly dominant again as she stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-3 6-0, to clinch her second straight WTA Doha title in impressive fashion on Sunday. In what was a perfect final between the top-seeded Pole and the second seed from the USA, Swiatek again demonstrated her class as she lost just three games in the entire match to clinch the trophy in style once again.
Dominant Swiatek wins second straight Doha title
DOHA : World number one Iga Swiatek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-0 in just over an hour to defend her Qatar Open title on Saturday.