MASON (Ohio), Aug 14: Serena Williams plays Monday night at the Western & Southern Open in what is expected to be one of her final matches. It’s a big deal, even for a U.S. Open tuneup accustomed to hosting the world’s best players. “Serena Williams is a global icon whose impact certainly transcends tennis,” tournament CEO Katie Haas said. “We are fortunate to have seen her lift our trophy on two occasions and to welcome her here for one of […]
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. Jabeur, who was unable to play at the Australian Open due to a back injury suffered in Sydney and was playing her first
It was a special day to be an Arab sports fan on Tuesday as Egyptian Mayar Sherif and Tunisian Ons Jabeur played back-to-back matches on Center Court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, showcasing the kind of grit and fighting spirit one has come to expect from the two pioneering women on the WTA tour.
DUBAI: An exciting week of tennis awaits fans in Dubai with eight of the world’s top-10 players of the WTA tour ready to do battle at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis stadium starting Monday. Here are some of the main storylines to look out for this week in the emirate. Loaded draw features blockbuster first rounds In one of the most stacked WTA draws in tournament history, four