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'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
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Players, draw and tickets as Bencic defends title
Five top-20 players to fight for the title at Zayed Sports City
Teenager Astridge relishes chance to make history for UAE at Winter Olympics
Dubai skier and teammate Piera Hudson to be nation's first representatives at Games in Milano-Cortina next month
Afcon 2025 takeaways: Senegal see sense, Brahim can come back stronger
A look back on an entertaining Africa Cup of Nations that had it all
Australian Open: Alcaraz and Swiatek chase history, Sinner targets 'threepeat'
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka handed comfortable draw in Melbourne
Keys relishing 'cool opportunity' as she returns to Australian Open as champion
American dreaming of replicating 2025 triumph when she became oldest first-time women’s winner at Melbourne Park in Open era
Pressure on Afcon hosts Morocco, Mahrez still key, Salah plays down chances
Tournament reaches quarter-final stage with heavyweight line-up in battle for last-four spot
Dominant Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry and big three of women's tennis in spotlight
Young challengers look to make a mark in new season that will also witness the end of some stellar careers
Ten Arab sportswomen to watch in 2026
Athletes from the region looking to make a mark in new year
The 10 Arab sportsmen to watch in 2026
The top regional male talents to follow closely in the new year
