On this day in 2020: Maria Sharapova ‘says goodbye’ to tennis
Maria Sharapova revealed she was “saying goodbye” to tennis in an article in Vanity Fair on this day in 2020.
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Ostapenko downs Krejcikova in Doha to reach quarter-finals
Jelena Ostapenko continued her excellent form by brushing aside second seed Barbora Krejcikova to reach the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka eased through.
Ostapenko downs Krejcikova in Doha to reach quarter-finals
Jelena Ostapenko continued her excellent run of form by brushing aside second seed Barbora Krejcikova to reach the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Wednesday. The former French Open champion, who won the title in Dubai last week, cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory to set up a last-eight tie with either Garbine Muguruza or Madison Brengle. Ostapenko, who dropped out of the world's top 50 last year, has now won eight straight matches, including five against Grand Slam winners.
Ons Jabeur, Mayar Sherif opening doors for female Arab athletes
RIYADH: When Moroccan Nawal Al-Moutawakel climbed the podium to receive the gold medal for the 400-meter hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, it was the first time that an Arab had pulled off such a feat.
Novak Djokovic Triumphs To Loud Cheers In First Match Since Australia Deportation
Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday. The Serbian world No.1 was greeted by loud cheers from a packed Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium as he commenced his quest for a sixth title in the Emirates in style. "I couldn't ask for a better reception. It's been a while since I played the last match, I couldn't pick a better place to kick-start the season," said Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation
Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday. The Serbian world No.1 was greeted by loud cheers from a packed Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium as he commenced his quest for a sixth title in the Emirates in style. "I couldn't ask for a better reception. It's been a while since I played the last match, I couldn't pick a better place to kick-start the season," said Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic confirms ATP Tour bombshell after triumphant tennis comeback
Novak Djokovic has admitted his return to the tennis circuit could be short-lived, after a first-round victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships.
Djokovic vuelve con una victoria balsámica ante Musetti
En un escenario amable, el Aviation Club de Dubái en el que ha sido cinco veces campeón, Novak Djokovic volvió al tenis. Sin vacunarse contra la COVID-19, tozudo en unos principios que pueden cercenar su enorme carrera, el serbio que fue deportado de Australia el 16 de enero al ser considerado un peligro para la salud, El emirato Este año, mientras las restricciones de movimiento continúen, su calendario vendrá marcado por el pasaporte COVID. Ahora mismo, no podría disputar Roland Garros ni el US Open.