Tennis
Security fears force Peer to play Dubai semi-final on outside court
It will be played in front of one of the smallest crowds ever to watch a semi-final of such importance, but organisers of the Dubai championships confirmed last night that Shahar Peer's next match here today will again be staged on an outside court.
Inside Tennis
Peer takes emotional journey to Dubai quarter-finals
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
The emotions Shahar Peer has experienced in reaching the quarter-finals here at the Barclays Dubai Championships have been evident in her post-match reactions.
Jankovic made to sweat for win in desert heat
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
It was snowing when Jelena Jankovic left Belgrade last week. There is snow here too, thanks to the extraordinary indoor ski resort a few miles up the road at Ski Dubai, but on centre court at the Aviation Club yesterday it felt hot enough to fry an egg let alone melt a snowflake.
Peer makes history with emphatic victory
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Fewer than 100 spectators witnessed the occasion, but Shahar Peer celebrated her achievement as the first Israeli woman to appear at the Barclays Dubai Championships with a resounding victory yesterday.
Tournament boss wants Murray suspended
Monday, 15 February 2010
A French tennis tournament boss has called for British number one Andy Murray to be suspended.
Wozniacki enjoys fruit of top seeding
Monday, 15 February 2010
Caroline Wozniacki, the No 1 seed at this week's Barclays Dubai Championships, has discovered the advantages of being a celebrity.
Shahar Peer: 'I'm not here to play politics'
Friday, 12 February 2010
The world No 22 was banned from last year's Dubai Championships because she is an Israeli. She tells Paul Newman that she hopes her tennis will overshadow any controversy this year.
Del Potro suffers injury blow
Friday, 12 February 2010
US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will be out of action for at least a month after suffering a recurrence of a right wrist injury.
Lloyd goes green with Davis Cup squad
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
With Murray unavailable captain forced to pick untried players for Lithuania rubber
Lopez clinches second title in Johannesburg
Monday, 8 February 2010
Feliciano Lopez was crowned SA Tennis Open champion yesterday in Montecasino after a comfortable straight-sets victory over first-time ATP Tour finalist Stéphane Robert.
Henin granted Indian Wells wildcard
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Australian Open finalist and former world number one Justine Henin has been granted a wildcard place in next month's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
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