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.
India, Pakistan drawn in same group at T20 World Cup
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a Twenty20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said as it announced the draw on Tuesday.
Filipina star Eala, defending champ Bencic set for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Defending champion Belinda Bencic and fast-rising Filipina talent Alexandra Eala are the first names confirmed for the fourth edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
South Africa eye sweep as India start mammoth chase poorly
South Africa set India a mammoth victory target of 549 in the second test and reduced the hosts to 27-2 to stay firmly on course for a 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Everton beat Man Utd despite Gueye seeing red for slap on teammate
Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United for 12 years despite playing virtually the entire game with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate Michael Keane on Monday.
Late Camara strike sees Sharjah down Al-Ahli in Asian Champions League
Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli lost 1-0 to Sharjah FC from the UAE in Jeddah on Monday as the Asian Champions League Elite title holders suffered a rare defeat in front of their fans in the continental championship.
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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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