Nadal loss at Cincinnati secures Medvedev's No. 1 status
Rafael Nadal's unsuccessful comeback match on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Masters leaves the Spaniard lagging in the chase for the top ATP ranking.
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Influx of foreign goalkeepers adds spice to Saudi Pro League
Saudi Arabia has some of the most exciting foreign imports of any league in Asia, with prolific goalscorers, silky playmakers and solid defenders spread across the competition.
Saudis take two bronze medals in karate at Islamic Solidarity Games
KONYA: Saud Al-Bashir and Sultan Al-Zahrani on Wednesday claimed two bronze medals for Saudi Arabia in the karate competition at the fifth Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey.
Rafael Nadal not discouraged by losing on return, says will be ready for US Open
Rafael Nadal was not too downhearted by defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday after the Spaniard lost 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 to Borna Coric on his return from a six-week injury layoff. Nadal, who will aim for a record-extending 23rd Gram Slam title at the US Open, had not played a competitive match since pulling out of his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury in early July. The 36-year-old also withdrew from last week's ATP Masters event in Montreal due to the issue but did not seem hampered by it against former world number 12 Coric, and instead put his defeat down to a lack of time on court.
Nadal not discouraged by losing on return, says will be ready for US Open
Rafa Nadal was not too downhearted by defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday after the Spaniard lost 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 to Borna Coric on his return from a six-week injury layoff.
New baseball league announces Dubai International Stadium as official venue for inaugural showcase
DUBAI: The United International Baseball League, the first-ever professional baseball competition created for India, Pakistan and the Middle East, has signed a partnership with Dubai Sports City, which will see Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL’s inaugural showcase from Feb. 23 to March 5, 2023.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games may be slam dunk for basketball in the region
With the NBA Abu Dhabi Games on Oct. 6 and 8 hosting the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Arab News spoke to Saleh Mohamed Al-Geziry, director general of tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, about sports tourism, the partnership with the American league, and how it will lead to promoting basketball in the UAE and the region.
Fritz no fan of ATP's 'dumb' off-court coaching rule
American Taylor Fritz bashed the ATP Tour's trial of off-court coaching on Wednesday, saying that allowing players to receive instructions during a match was a "dumb rule" that went against the concept of tennis being an individual sport.