ARN News Centre

Jankovic and Ivanovic advance in Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Wednesday, 17 February 2016 07:29

Serbian Jelena Jankovic returns the ball to Swiss Belinda Bencic

Jelena Jankovic is through to the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after winning an epic match against Belinda Bencic. In a match lasting two and a half hours, the former world number one lost the first set 6-4, but fought back to win the next two 7-5, 6-4. Ana Ivanovic is also through to the second round beating Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-0, and will now face the number one seed, and defending Champion, Simona Halep. The former French Open champion says she's looking forward to the challenge...

More from Sports

F1 legend Mika Häkkinen turns brand ambassador for Only Legends Drive UAE

Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen will step in as the brand ambassador of the ultra-luxury four-day supercar rally - Only Legends Drive UAE, that kicks off on March 19.
Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global conflicts and violence.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach League Cup final

Arsenal booked their spot in the League Cup final by beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday thanks to an injury-time goal by former Blues attacker Kai Havertz, sealing an aggregate 4-2 win over their London rivals.
Top-10 finishers in LIV events to receive word ranking points

Top-10 finishers in LIV Golf's 14 individual stroke-play events will earn world ranking points this year, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) said on Tuesday, granting accreditation to the breakaway tour for the first time.
Barca advance to Copa Del Rey semis as Albacete’s run ends

Barcelona ended Albacete’s giant-killing run in the Copa del Rey, winning 2-1 away on Tuesday to become the first side to book a semi-final berth, but only after surviving a late comeback from the second-tier outfit.