Ana Ivanovic defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-2 to ensure there will be a new champion at the WTA Indian Wells tournament.
Wozniacki was comprehensively outplayed by the Serbian as her reign as champion ended in meek fashion.
A delighted Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open champion, said: "I was really looking for opportunities, and trying to come in as well whenever I had chance and trying to step in from both sides and trying to stay calm in my serve and execute the way I was executing in practice. I really managed to do that well."
Wozniacki's loss ensured she will drop out of the No 4 spot in next week's rankings, while keeping the tournament without a back-to-back women's winner since Martina Navratilova in 1990-91.
"She just went on a roll. She started to hit the ball harder and it was going in," Wozniacki said. "I stepped back a little bit, and it gave her the time to do what she wanted."
In the men's ATP tournament at the same venue, Roger Federer had to come from behind to beat Canada's Milos Raonic 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the third round of the ATP Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old Swiss, who won three straight Indian Wells titles from 2004-2006, came into the California desert in strong form following back-to-back wins in Rotterdam and Dubai. But facing the 21-year-old Raonic for the first time, Federer fell a set behind as he struggled to adjust to the hard-serving Canadian's game.
"It was a difficult match," Federer said. "I have never played him before. He has probably seen me play a whole lot on TV which helps him out a bit." Federer hammered 10 aces, won 88 per cent of his first-serve points and saved three out of three break points in the two hour, seven minute match, but was made to work for his win.
Rafael Nadal, the No 2 seed, also progressed to the quarter-finals, beating Spanish compatriot Marcel Gronollers 6-1, 6-4, but fifth-seeded David Ferrer lost for just the second time this year, 6-4, 6-3 to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan.
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
