Johanna Konta has missed out on becoming the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam final after losing to Marketa Vondrousova at the French Open.
She was beaten in straight sets by the Czech teenager, going down 5-7, 6-7.
Vondrousova will now play Australian eighth seed Ashleigh Barty, who beat American Amanda Anisimova in Saturday's final.
UAE though to Arab Cup semi-finals after beating Algeria on penalties
The UAE and Algeria played out a thrilling quarter-final match in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Friday at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Dubai Basketball claim thrilling win over Bayern Munich in EuroLeague
Dubai Basketball Club continued their strong home run in the EuroLeague, securing a dramatic 89–88 victory over Germany’s Bayern Munich in a Round 15 matchup held on Friday at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been included in their squad for Saturday's Premier League match at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Desert Vipers cruise to easy eight-wicket victory over Gulf Giants
A brilliant performance by the Desert Vipers earned them a fifth straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 as they beat the Gulf Giants by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
UAE's Ben Sulayem secures second term as FIA president
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem secured a second four-year term at the helm of motorsport's world governing body unopposed on Friday.
The UAE has introduced changes to its laws governing the care of children of unknown parentage, expanding custody options and strengthening child protection measures.
Dubai authorities have begun final preparations for the New Year celebrations, holding a coordination meeting to review security and operational plans across the emirate.
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will affect the country from December 13 to 19, bringing periods of instability.
