Novak Djokovic has made the ideal start in his quest to win a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title.
The world number two easily beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini in straight sets at the O2 Arena in London.
However, things weren't as rosy for Roger Federer, who was beaten by Dominic Thiem in his tournament opener.
It's the second year in a row that the seven-time Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships winner has lost his opening match at the ATP Finals.
Knicks cap greatest-ever Finals comeback with OG Anunoby's tip-in
OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left Wednesday night has capped the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 to move within one win of a championship.
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.
Dubai Basketball fall in Game 3 of ABA League finals
Dubai Basketball suffered a 70:84 defeat against Partizan in Game 3 of the 2026 ABA League Finals in Belgrade.
Haiti alter World Cup shirts after FIFA objects to design
Haiti have changed their World Cup shirts, which depicted a war scene from the country's battle for independence, after FIFA said they had violated its regulations on political speech, manufacturer Saeta said on Wednesday.
England captain Stokes left out of second test v New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have both been left out of the second test against New Zealand starting next week at The Oval, the ECB said on Wednesday.
Dubai has taken a major step towards becoming a global leader in advanced healthcare and wellness.
The UAE has provided urgent relief aid to those affected by the recent flooding of Syria's Euphrates River under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has praised the launch of the first cohort specialising in artificial intelligence under the National Experts Programme (NEP-AI).
