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Toronto Sun
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Italian Open
Published May 10, 2025 • < 1 minute read Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada serves to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during the men's singles final match of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Altaf Qadri / AP ROME — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from Italian Open tennis tournament Saturday. Auger-Aliassime, of Montreal, was slated to face Braziian Thiago Seyboth Wild on Saturday. No reason was given for his withdrawal. Bolivian Hugo Dellien replaced Auger-Aliassime in the main draw and was to face Seyboth Wild. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto & GTA Columnists Sunshine Girls
Khaleej Times
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Sports coverage: Khaleej Times brings global and local sporting action to readers
From gripping cricket matches to iconic tennis showdowns and world-class horse racing, Khaleej Times continues to play a pivotal role in bringing sports fans closer to the action. As the UAE's pioneer English-language newspaper, KT has consistently delivered comprehensive coverage of major international and regional sporting events - keeping readers informed, engaged, and inspired. Whether it's the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, or regional tournaments like the Abu Dhabi T10 or Dubai World Cup, KT's dedicated team of experienced sports journalists offers in-depth analysis, timely updates, and expert commentary that captures the essence of the games. With detailed play-by-play coverage and exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, and organisers, readers gain valuable insights into the strategies, emotions, and energy behind every major sporting moment. In addition to on-field action, Khaleej Times also explores the cultural and social significance of sports - highlighting how it fosters unity, promotes healthy living, and inspires the youth. Here's a look at some of KT's key sports media partnerships from the 2024-25 calendar: Dubai World Cup Held annually since 1996 at the iconic Meydan Racecourse, the Dubai World Cup is a premier event in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing. Conceptualised by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the event features nine thrilling races and draws global attention each year. For the fourth time, Khaleej Times proudly partnered as the official media partner, delivering unmatched coverage and insights into this spectacular sporting tradition. Abu Dhabi T10 League As part of a vibrant December filled with sports and entertainment, KT partnered with the Abu Dhabi T10 — a high-octane cricket league that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. The newspaper celebrated the Deccan Gladiators' championship win, while offering readers behind-the-scenes access and exclusive highlights. This partnership reinforced KT's commitment to promoting sports that unite communities across the UAE. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship 2025 The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, a flagship event on the ATP and WTA tours, returned in style from February 16 to March 1, 2025. Khaleej Times once again took centre stage as the official media partner, delivering rich, on-ground coverage and player interviews from one of the most prestigious tournaments in the region. DP World ILT20 Season 3 The third season of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) was held from January 11 to February 9, 2025, and brought together six powerhouse teams and cricket legends. As media partners, Khaleej Times proudly hosted the ILT20 trophy tour at its headquarters on January 8, offering fans a rare glimpse of the coveted trophy before the action began. Featuring cricketing icons like Harbhajan Singh, Shoaib Akhtar, Andre Russell, and Kieron Pollard, the season was a festival of cricket, and KT was at the heart of it - capturing every key moment for its readers.
Arab News
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Third-time lucky for Tsitsipas as he overcomes Auger-Aliassime to take Dubai title
DUBAI: Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas made it third time lucky at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday night, defeating Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to claim his maiden ATP 500 title in front of a jubilant Centre Court under the lights at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Making his first Dubai appearance since 2020, when he was defeated in the final by Novak Djokovic, and playing in his third final in four trips to the tournament, the World No. 11's straight-sets victory ensured he became the first Greek player to claim glory in Dubai. After eclipsing Lorenzo Sonego, Karen Khachanov, Matteo Berrettini, and Tallon Griekspoor en route to the Auger-Aliassime showdown, Tsitsipas delivered a stunning array of booming serves, powerful baseline winners, and delicate dropshots to dismantle his under-par opponent in an hour and 28 minutes. Tsitsipas started slowly, forced to save two breakpoints early on and winning only three points across his opponent's first three service games. Yet it was the No. 4 seed who secured the crucial breaks, first for 4-3 — helped by an Auger-Aliassime double-fault — and again to take the opening set. Crucially, again at 4-3 in the second, he secured the break that would ultimately lead to what he later dubbed his 'final redemption' in Dubai. 'This is something that I have been fighting a long time for and it's great to finally win here in Dubai,' Tsitsipas said after sealing a 12th career title. 'My game kind of clicked and things seemed to work really well right from the beginning (of the match). It's a big relief to finally hold the trophy at the third attempt. It was definitely something in the back of my mind, and I am very happy to have finally accomplished it. I'm proud I managed to handle the pressure and perform in those crucial moments.' After failing to clinch a hat-trick of 2025 titles following wins in Adelaide and Montpellier earlier this season, a visibly dejected Auger-Aliassime was full of praise for his Greek rival: 'It wasn't to be for me, but congratulations to Stefanos; it's well deserved. He played at a very high level tonight. 'This is my second time in Dubai, and I will definitely be back,' added the Canadian, who is expected to return to the world's Top 20 players when new ATP rankings are released on Monday. In the men's doubles final, crowd favorites Yuki Bhambri of India and Australia's Alexei Popyrin — a former ball kid at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship — edged out second seeds Harri Heliovaara of Croatia and Great Britain's Henry Patten 3-6, 7-6, 10-8 in a marathon two-hour tussle on Centre Court. Having lost the first set, Bhambri and Popyrin bravely battled back, defending four match points en route to winning a tense second set tiebreak before eventually sealing a super tiebreak win courtesy of a Popyrin ace on the pair's fourth championship point. 'We were so close to losing in the first round, so it's unbelievable to be in the final and win it — I don't think I would ever have dreamt of this,' said Bhambri, before partner Popyrin added: 'I've been coming to this tournament since I was a kid. I grew up in Dubai, played a lot of junior tournaments here, so it's always good to come back, and to win a title whether in singles or doubles is always special. It's been an unbelievable week.'
Dubai Eye
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
WTA bans spectator after Raducanu incident
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it has banned a man who exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards Emma Raducanu after he was taken away by security personnel during the Briton's match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship late on Tuesday. Former US Open champion Raducanu appeared to be in tears as she approached the umpire's chair during the first set of her second-round match with Karolina Muchova. The match was briefly halted after Raducanu spoke with the umpire, who quickly contacted tournament organisers. The 22-year-old stood behind the official's chair as the spectator was escorted away. When play resumed Raducanu fought back from 4-0 down to force a tiebreak but ultimately fell 7-6(6) 6-4. "On Monday Emma Raducanu was approached in a public area by a man who exhibited fixated behaviour," the WTA said in a statement on Wednesday. "This same individual was identified in the first few rows during Emma's match on Tuesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and subsequently ejected. He will be banned from all WTA events pending a threat assessment. "The WTA is actively working with Emma and her team to ensure her well-being and provide any necessary support.
