Gael Monfils has booked his place in the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The Frenchman beat Ričardas Berankis from Lithuania 6-1, 6-7, 6-2 in their final eight encounter.
Seven-time winner Roger Federer is also in action later Thursday against Italy's Márton Fucsovics.
That match gets underway after 7:00 pm.
India win Australia series after fifth T20 is washed out in Brisbane
The fifth and final Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out after a storm swept across Brisbane's Gabba ground on Saturday, leaving Suryakumar Yadav's tourists as 2-1 series winners.
Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
Lando Norris was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint race on Friday with McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri qualifying third.
Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
Thrilling start to Dubai Racing Carnival
The Dubai Racing Carnival got underway on Friday evening at Meydan Racecourse, featuring over 70 horses across seven races with a total prize purse of AED 1.33 million.
Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood share halfway lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai share the lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after wowing the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
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The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
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The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
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