Roger Federer has booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The seven-time winner defeated Spain's Fernando Verdasco in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, to keep his hopes of winning his one hundredth career ATP title in Dubai alive.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas also qualified for the last-eight by getting past Egor Gerasimov 6-3, 6-1.
Fernandes equals league assist record in United's 3-2 win over Forest
Manchester United secured a 3-2 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest in their final home game of a resurgent season on Sunday, with the club on the cusp of confirming Michael Carrick as their permanent manager.
UAE Team Emirates XRG's Jhonatan Narváez claims Giro d’Italia stage victory
UAE Team Emirates XRG has continued its impressive run at the Giro d’Italia after Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narváez claimed victory in stage eight, securing the team’s third win within a week in the prestigious Italian race.
Chelsea confirm Xabi Alonso appointment on four-year deal
Chelsea have confirmed the managerial appointment of former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract.
McIlroy roars back into contention with third-round 66 at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy roared back into contention at the PGA Championship with a third-round 66 on Saturday at Aronimink, recovering from his disastrous opening round to revive hopes of a second straight major title.
Semenyo magic hands Man City 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of magic to win the FA Cup on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola's side.
