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Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory on her mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis
World No 1 can complete Golden Slam with victory in London in 2026
'A puzzle few can solve': Rivals seek answers to dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner
Dubbed 'Sincaraz', the pair have won nine of the 14 big events scheduled in each of the last two seasons
ExclusiveMoroccan Olympic hero El Bakkali: 'My number one goal is to break world record'
Champion runner wants to reach new heights in 3,000m steeplechase and welcomes emergence of new challengers
InterviewDubai caps successful Middle East swing but Saudi Masters poses fresh challenges
DDF tournament director Salah Tahlak says cramped calendar makes it tough to attract top players
ExclusiveTsitsipas eager to turn page after injury and coaching 'anxiety' led to slide
Former world No 3 happy to be back with old team and positive about 2026 after difficult stints working with Ivanisevic and Philippoussis
Hassan on meeting hero Federer in Dubai: 'I'll never wash my hand again'
Lebanese player loses to Stan Wawrinka in opening match but receives ultimate consolation prize
InterviewDraper on his Dubai debut, playing without pain and 'true greatness' of Djokovic
British star to make comeback from injury in UAE as he seeks to recapture form that elevated him to world No 4 last year
Pegula to chair council to address WTA Tour calendar issues
Move comes as Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships witnesses 13 withdrawals and retirements since Friday
InterviewMirra Andreeva enjoys Dubai spotlight but happy to play long game
Defending champion embraces pressure as she returns to scene of epic 2025 winning run and, while still just 18, is able to reflect on her incredible rise
'Dock them ranking points': Dubai tennis boss unhappy after late withdrawals
DDF Tennis Championships tournament director urges WTA to review system arguing that sporting punishments would act as a deterrent
ExclusiveTennis stars demand privacy after invasive cameras show Gauff racket smash
Alex Eala, Belinda Bencic and Paula Badosa among leading players to tell The National they feel uncomfortable with their every move being filmed at major tournaments
InterviewZeynep Sonmez on Ons Jabeur friendship and flying the flag for Turkey in tennis
Sonmez won hearts for her exploits at the Australian Open, including coming to the aid of a ballkid
Indonesia's tennis sensation Tjen grateful for 'quicker than expected' rise
Tjen had a breakthrough 2025 campaign that saw her rocket up the rankings from 578 to a year-end 53 in the world
Bencic on returning to world's top 10 and advising mom-to-be Jabeur
Reigning Abu Dhabi Open champion begins defence of title against British qualifier Kartal on Wednesday
ExclusiveEala on Abu Dhabi return, incredible Filipino support and hitting with Nadal
The 20-year-old lefty is back in Abu Dubai for first time since debut in 2024 but now at career-high No 45 in rankings
