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Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in action during her Brisbane International quarter-final match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane on January 3, 2025. EPA

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MI Emirates players celebrate winning the 2024 DP World International League T20 final against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on February 17, 2024. Photo: ILT20

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Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

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Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in action during her Brisbane International quarter-final match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane on January 3, 2025. EPA

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