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Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate
As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media
Salah's Liverpool exit: Slot blamed in Egypt, fans hope he picks Europe over SPL
Egyptian football figures and pundits have their say as speculation mounts over legendary forward's next move
Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat
Aryna Sabalenka looks to extend her dominance and Iga Swiatek seeks a reset
WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women
Coach Inclusion Programme invited five candidates to shadow mentors, including Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali
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
