Men's world No 1 Novak Djokovic. Julian Finney / Getty Images
Men's world No 1 Novak Djokovic. Julian Finney / Getty Images
Men's world No 1 Novak Djokovic. Julian Finney / Getty Images
Men's world No 1 Novak Djokovic. Julian Finney / Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton aims for his first win at Brazil; Novak Djokovic looks to close great season on a high note


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Lewis Hamilton seeks a first victory in Brazil, Novak Djokovic looks to end a great season on a high note, Pakistan and England meet twice in ODIs and the DP World Tour Championship begins in Dubai, in big events in the coming week.

1 - Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday

Lewis Hamilton has succeeded at almost everything in his Formula One career, but he is yet to win in Sao Paulo in eight attempts. Attempt No 9 comes tomorrow as the already crowned world champion looks for win No 11 of the season in his Mercedes-GP.

2 - ATP World Tour Finals, Sunday

Novak Djokovic looks to cap a superb year, which has seen the world No 1 win three majors and six Masters titles, by winning a fourth successive World Tour Finals crown. He faces stiff opposition in London, with Roger Federer in his same group. He meets Kei Nishikori tomorrow.

3 - Pakistan v England, Tuesday and Friday

The four-match, one-day international (ODI) series between Pakistan and England concludes this week following the first two matches in Abu Dhabi. The third ODI takes place in Sharjah on Tuesday, before the final ODI is in Dubai on Friday.

4 - Malaysia v UAE, Tuesday

The UAE will look to maintain their form in front of goal when they head to Malaysia for their latest World Cup 2018 Asia qualifying Group A match. Mahdi Ali’s men put eight past East Timor on Thursday and hammered Malaysia 10-0 in their meeting in the competition earlier this year.

5 - DP World Tour Championship, Thursday onwards

The climax to the Race to Dubai on the European Tour, with the four days action at the Earth Course in Dubai set to crown who will be European No 1, with Rory McIlroy and Danny Willett the top two in the standings at present.

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