Kim Clijsters' first WTA Tour match in eight years ended in defeat to Garbiñe Muguruza at the Dubai Duty Free Championships.
She was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (6) in an hour and 37 minutes.
Meanwhile, Tunisian Ons Jabeur is into the last 16 after beating American Alison Riske, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. She’ll now play world number 2 Simona Halep.
Czech Barbora Strycova has graduated into the last 16 after beating Amanda Anisimova 7-6, 2-6, 6-4.
Zayed Charity Run Abu Dhabi draws over 10,000 participants
More than 10,000 runners of all abilities, including children of the nation’s martyrs, turned up at Wahat Al Karama and ERTH Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the 24th edition of the Zayed Charity Run Abu Dhabi.
India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul
KL Rahul said India will put their humbling Test series defeat by South Africa behind them as he leads the team into a three-match one-day international series against the same opponents starting on Sunday in Ranchi.
UAE to host Ireland for two-match T20I series
The UAE will host Ireland for a two-match T20I series in January 2026, as the two teams prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, running from February 7 to March 8.
Crews eye $2 million SailGP prize in Abu Dhabi final
Abu Dhabi promises tricky light winds and a compact course for the teams vying for a place in this weekend's SailGP grand final, with a prize of $2 million at stake.
Roma tame Midtjylland and Malen double earns Villa win over Young Boys
AS Roma ended Midtjylland's perfect record in the Europa League with a 2-1 home win on Thursday.
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Officially the UAE's favourite DJ, Dany Neville makes sure you have the soundtrack you need every Saturday night.
11:00pm - Midnight
The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
The boys tried their 'pick up' lines on Mais Vault and things did not go according to plan...
The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
