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.
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'It's special' - Naomi Osaka delighted after landing Indian Wells wild card as she targets ratings climb
Naomi Osaka expects her upcoming appearance at Indian Wells to be «special». The tournament announced that Osaka would be returning to the so-called 'Tennis Paradise' for the 2022 edition of the event, having granted the 24-year-old a wild card. Ad/> It will be Osaka's first competitive appearance since losing in the third round of the Australian Open to Amanda Anisimova on January 21.
Ashleigh Barty: Amazing Aussie likened to Roger Federer by fellow tennis stars
World number one Ashleigh Barty is unbeaten so far in 2022 and the Australian’s remarkable form has garnered comparisons with tennis legend Roger Federer.
Garbine Muguruza begins Dubai title defence with battling win over Katerina Siniakova
Garbine Muguruza got her Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title defence up and running on Tuesday but the Spaniard was forced to work for the win by Katerina Siniakova.
Tunisian star Ons Jabeur claims 1st round victory over Vera Zvonareva at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI: Ons Jabeur overcame veteran Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in a center court thriller on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, but third seed Paula Badosa suffered a shock defeat by qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
Paula Badosa regresa oxidada
Paula Badosa y con las expectativas muy altas para el torneo de categoría WTA 500, en el que partía como tercera cabeza de serie. Sin embargo, la española ha sido eliminada a las primeras de cambio por la rumana Elena-Gabriela Ruse, número 59 del mundo, que se ha impuesto en tres sets por 6-3, 5-7 y 6-4.
Al-Hilal sack Leonardo Jardim after humiliating FIFA Club World Cup loss
LONDON: Al-Hilal fired head coach Leonardo Jardim on Monday, just 48 hours after the Saudi champions lost 4-0 to Al-Ahly of Egypt in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Argentine Ramon Diaz returning to the club for a second spell.
Becky Lynch to take on WWE legend Lita at Elimination Chamber in Jeddah
Becky “The Man” Lynch is looking to retain the Raw Women’s Championship when she takes on WWE Hall of Famer Lita at the Elimination Chamber taking place in Jeddah on Feb. 19.