DUBAI: Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas made it third time lucky at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday night, defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to claim his maiden ATP 500 title in front of a jubilant Centre Court under the lights at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Making his first Dubai appearance since 2020, when he was defeated in …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for a third time in four appearances after easing past Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The World No11, in what will be his 30th career final, will face the ATP Tour’s most in-form player, Felix Auger-Aliassime, after the …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Arsenal first team players David Raya, Jorginho and Mikel Merino were treated to a tour of Dubai to experience the city’s newest architectural icons and storied landmarks. After being picked up on a hop on hop off City Sightseeing bus, the players were welcomed by Emirates Cabin Crew, who offered bite-sized facts and insights about each landmark …

This past weekend, the Fujairah Tennis Club hosted an exhilarating Friendly Round Robin Tennis Tournament, bringing together young athletes from Aramco, Dubai, and Fujairah for a dynamic showcase of talent, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. Spanning from Friday afternoon to Sunday midday, the event was a celebration of both competitive spirit and the joy of the game, offering an invaluable platform for …

Sport Desk DUBAI: World-class riders at UAE Team Emirates XRG, the world’s number one ranked team on the UCI World Tour and Emirates partnered up to offer Al Nasr Sports Club’s youth cyclists a unique coaching session, helping breed interest, support young talent and encourage commitment to the growing sport of cycling. The coaching clinic saw 17 young cycling enthusiasts, …

DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old sensation Mirra Andreeva made history on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in straight sets 7-6(1), 6-1 to become the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title since the format’s inception in 2009. Dubai’s women’s tournament – celebrating its 25-year anniversary this week – featured two first-time finalists for a …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva made history on the hallowed hard centre court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday, beating World No7 Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to become the youngest player to reach a WTA 1000 final. Having defeated 2022 Dubai finalist Marketa Vondrousova in the second round and World No2 Iga Swiatek in the …

DUBAI: STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, brings cricket fans and enthusiasts exclusive live coverage of the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan cricket match this Sunday, February 23rd, at 1 PM GST. This highly anticipated match promises a display of world-class cricket, showcasing the talent and sportsmanship of both teams. Through it, Pakistan aims to come …

News Desk DUBAI: JLT, Dubai’s most soulful neighbourhood has showcased its brand-new Skate Park. Featuring the gnarliest pipes and ramps, the park is alive with colour thanks to the awesome street-style abstract paintings designed by renowned artist, Madeline Butcher. The park will be open to everyone of all ages, offering exciting activities for all to enjoy. As the latest addition …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, in collaboration with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), is supporting the 1st Faysal Bank SOP Unified Marathon in Lahore. This groundbreaking event aims to empower specially-abled athletes and promote inclusivity through the unifying power of sports. Following the tremendous success of the Karachi Marathon over the past …