Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka has advanced to the last 16 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Lebanon’s Benjamin Hassan 7–5, 6–3.
The 40-year-old will next face either third seed Daniil Medvedev or China’s Shang Juncheng.
Elsewhere, France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard snapped his five-match tour-level losing streak with a 7–6, 6–7, 7–6 victory over Tunisian wildcard Moez Echargui.
Bangladesh claim first test win in Australia as Green ton in vain
Bangladesh has chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series-opener in Darwin on Sunday in one of test cricket's greatest upsets.
Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon
Thiago Agustin Tirante has rallied past Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, as the Serbian struggled in the heat and required a medical timeout in a disappointing US Open tune-up.
Islam Makhachev wins record 17th straight fight at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) has successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship Saturday night, defeating Ireland's Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Germany's Liebmann smashes 1500m world record
Germany's Johannes Liebmann has smashed the world record for the men's 1500 metres at the European Aquatics Championships on Saturday, knocking almost four seconds off the previous record in a dominant display.
Inter sign England defender Spence from Tottenham
Inter Milan have signed England international winger Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a contract running until June 30, 2031, the Serie A club said on Saturday.
UAE motorists have the chance to get four black points removed from their traffic records if they avoid committing any violations on August 31 under the Ministry of Interior's 'Accident-Free Day' initiative.
The UAE has sent five more aid convoys to Gaza carrying 683 tonnes of food and shelter supplies this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support Palestinians amid the difficult conditions in the Strip.
The Museum of Illusions has announced its permanent closure in Al Seef after 8 years of operations in Dubai.
