Kim Clijsters' first WTA Tour match in eight years ended in defeat to Garbiñe Muguruza at the Dubai Duty Free Championships.
She was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (6) in an hour and 37 minutes.
Meanwhile, Tunisian Ons Jabeur is into the last 16 after beating American Alison Riske, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. She’ll now play world number 2 Simona Halep.
Czech Barbora Strycova has graduated into the last 16 after beating Amanda Anisimova 7-6, 2-6, 6-4.
England striker Toney charged with assault at London nightclub
England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday, with the 30-year-old due in court next month.
Infantino gets lifeline with African support, UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a lifeline on Thursday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed his leadership, but the support from one of the largest voting blocs is unlikely to end scrutiny on how the sport is governed globally.
UAE's Mariam Kareem reaches World Athletics U20 semifinals
Emirati athlete Mariam Kareem secured a place in the semifinals of the women's hurdles event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the US, after finishing first in her qualifying heat and leading the overall qualification standings.
Fujairah to host World Junior Chess Championship
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, marking another major sporting event for the UAE.
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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