DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic’s 20-match winning streak by beating the world’s top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships on Friday.
Fernando Alonso started his 20th season in Formula One with a strong opening day of practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso was fastest in Friday's second practice in his new Aston Martin ride, following up on the morning session when the 41-year-old Spaniard was second fastest.
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Formula One's governing body inspected Lewis Hamilton's jewelry before the seven-time champion was cleared to practice Friday ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Lance Stroll is set to drive for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix this week after missing preseason testing due to a wrist injury. Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich replaced Stroll as the teammate to Fernando Alonso in testing after the Canadian's accident while training in Spain.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday and will face former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships. The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament.