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Ivan Toney, right, and his Al Ahli teammates were left furious at the officiating during their 1-1 draw at mid-table Al Fayha. Getty Images

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Ivan Toney, right, and his Al Ahli teammates were left furious at the officiating during their 1-1 draw at mid-table Al Fayha. Getty Images

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Jannik Sinner is looking to become the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the opening three Masters 1000 tournaments of the season. Reuters

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