Seven-time Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships winner Roger Federer has withdrawn from this week's Paris Masters.
The 38-year-old from Switzerland said that while he was "extremely disappointed" to pull out, he wanted to "pace himself" ahead of next month's ATP Finals in London.
Federer won a record-extending tenth Swiss Indoors championship title on Sunday.
Bangladesh humble Australia on day one of Darwin Test
Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia in 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and moved to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.
Swiatek reaches her first final of season at Canadian Open
Iga Swiatek has rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3 1-6 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the first time this season at the US Open tune-up event in Toronto.
PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with win over Aston Villa
Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue have helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Americans Shelton, Nakashima to meet in Canadian Open final
Defending champion Ben Shelton will face Brandon Nakashima for the Canadian Open title on Thursday after both Americans advanced in straight sets to the final of a key US Open warm-up event.
Dalic named UAE coach after leaving Croatia
Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic has been appointed coach of the UAE, the country's football association (UAEFA) said on Wednesday.
The month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge that transforms the Emirate into a city-wide gym will return for its 10th edition.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his fraternal visit to the UAE.
A two-lane, 500m bridge linking Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central buildings to Al Mustaqbal Street-Za’abeel Palace Street intersection will open on Friday, cutting travel time from 10 minutes to 2 minutes.
