Two of the favourites for this week’s tournament face nightmare first round draws when the tournament gets underway on Monday.
Second seed and seven-time Dubai champion Roger Federer, who is bidding to win a 100th ATP tour title here this week, is up against the experienced Philip Kohlschreiber – a player who has won eight titles on the circuit.
Meanwhile in the match of the round, third seed Marin Cilic, back in Dubai after an eight-year absence, takes on the flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils.
Gauff outruns Pegula to win thriller at WTA Finals
Coco Gauff shredded her shoes but stayed one step ahead of Jessica Pegula to defeat her compatriot 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 on the first day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Sunday, while Czech Linda Noskova got the better of Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-4.
Fermin double gives LaLiga leaders Barca win at Atletico
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez scored twice as the visitors came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico Madrid and retain a three-point lead at the top of LaLiga on Sunday.
Manchester United rescue dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa
Manchester United head into the international break in the Premier League relegation zone but with some hope and pride restored after scoring twice in stoppage time to rescue a chaotic 4-4 draw at home to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Norris wins in Brazil as Mercedes take constructors' title
Mercedes secured their ninth Formula One constructors' world championship and completed a title double on Sunday in a Sao Paulo Grand Prix won by McLaren's Lando Norris from pole position for the second year in a row.
Arwa Ali wins 100m silver for UAE at Dakar Youth Olympics
UAE sprinter Arwa Ali has won silver in the women’s 100 metres at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Abu Dhabi has launched a 24-week programme to empower eligible nationals in the Emirate to make lifestyle changes that will reduce health risks before they develop into chronic conditions.
The UAE's foreign trade has approached a record AED 3 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Sunday.
Dubai Police has launched an awareness competition to educate the public about the traffic laws, while giving them a chance to win an "Esaad" discount card.
