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.
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Ostapenko fights back against Halep to reach Dubai final
Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down for a third consecutive match as she overcame former world number one Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-0 to reach the final of the WTA event in Dubai on Friday.
Jelena Ostapenko fights back to reach Dubai final
Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down for a third consecutive match as she overcame former world number one Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-0 to reach the final of the WTA event in Dubai on Friday.
Elite runners all set for Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon
RAS AL-KHAIMAH: Some of the world’s best runners have landed in the UAE and are preparing for the 2022 Ras Al-Khaimah Half Marathon on Saturday.
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle have the quality to overcome recent injuries
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes his Newcastle United squad has the quality to overcome their current full-back injury crisis.
Djokovic eager for Dubai comeback after vaccine controversy
DUBAI: 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.
Lebanon’s Arab Basketball Championship stars receive heroes welcome from fans in Beirut
DUBAI: Lebanon’s national basketball team received a hero’s welcome on Thursday as they returned home after winning the Arab Basketball Championship for the first time. They were crowned champions after a historic victory in Dubai on Wednesday when they defeated Tunisia 72-69 in the final.
Extreme E reveals Desert X Prix course to launch Season 2 in NEOM
The course for the Desert X Prix in NEOM has been revealed, with the opening race of Extreme E Season 2 introducing the 10 teams and 20 drivers to new terrain in the Saudi desert on Feb. 19-20.