Rafael Nadal is set to return to Abu Dhabi later this year for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
The 19-time Grand Slam winner will be joined by Russia's Daniil Medvedev at Zayed Sports City’s International Tennis Centre.
They're the first two players confirmed for the 12th edition of the event, which takes place in the capital from December 19 to 21.
Nadal and Medvedev played each other in an epic US Open final last month that saw the Spaniard come out on top in five sets.
Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch
Blessing Muzarabani has been banned from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years after the Zimbabwe fast bowler joined Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders, despite having agreed to play for PSL team Islamabad United.
Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit
Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open on Monday.
Long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74
Dave McGinnis, who spent 30 years as an NFL head and assistant coach, has died on Monday due to a prolonged illness, the Tennessee Titans announced.
Mahrez takes Al-Ahli into Asian Champions League quarters as Al-Hilal exit
Title holders Al-Ahli squeezed into the last eight of the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday when Riyad Mahrez's 117th minute free kick secured a 1-0 win over Qatar's Al-Duhail as four-times winners Al-Hilal exited on penalties against Al-Sadd.
Dates confirmed for DP World ILT20 Season 5
Season 5 of the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – DP World International League T20 will begin on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
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