Two of the favourites for this week’s tournament face nightmare first round draws when the tournament gets underway on Monday.
Second seed and seven-time Dubai champion Roger Federer, who is bidding to win a 100th ATP tour title here this week, is up against the experienced Philip Kohlschreiber – a player who has won eight titles on the circuit.
Meanwhile in the match of the round, third seed Marin Cilic, back in Dubai after an eight-year absence, takes on the flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils.
Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open
Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday.
Barcelona sign England winger Gordon from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon's long-held dream of playing for Barcelona became a reality on Friday, with the England winger even showing off a surprise skill, answering questions in Spanish, as he was unveiled by the LaLiga club.
Gill century steers Gujarat past Rajasthan into IPL final
Shubman Gill struck a sublime century as Gujarat Titans surged into the Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier on Friday.
Teichmann topples world No. 10 Muchova; Swiatek cruises into 4th round
Switzerland's Jil Teichmann, ranked 170th in the world, stunned Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova 6-1 7-5 in the third round of the French Open.
Pant steps down as Lucknow captain after poor IPL season
Rishabh Pant has given up the captaincy at Lucknow Super Giants after they finished bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time, the franchise announced on Friday.
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