Roger Federer defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to earn the 100th singles title of his career, as well as his eighth title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The doubles title was won by Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury as they defeated Ben McLachlan and Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 6-3.
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Roger Federer wins 100th career title in Dubai
The 37-year-old Swiss star is the second man to achieve the feat after America’s Jimmy Connors who ended his career with 109 titles
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In pictures: Dubai Championships ATP players party last night
Some of the world’s top male tennis players to relax last night as they enjoyed the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the ATP Players’ Party in the Secret Garden of the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
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‘On edge’ Federer unsure of title century after moving into Dubai last eight
Roger Federer is now the Dubai tournament’s highest seed following Kei Nishikori’s shock defeat to Polish outsider Hubert Hurkacz
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Top seed Kei Nishikori comes through ‘tricky’ Dubai debut
Third seed Marin Cilic was knocked out by Gael Monfils
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In pictures: Roger Federer begins chase for eighth title in Dubai
Roger Federer began his charge for a 100th career title by defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in the first round of the Dubai Championships at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Monday.
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Federer starts 100th title bid with Kohlschreiber win in Dubai
Second seed Federer had to deal with a tricky opponent and strong gusts at the Aviation Club in front of nearly 5,500 fans at the Aviation Club
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Federer takes century quest ‘home’ to Dubai
Dubai has long been used as a winter training base by the 20-time Grand Slam champion
Belinda Bencic
In pictures: Bencic defeat Kvitova to win Dubai trophy
Swiss player Belinda Bencic beat an incredible four top 10 opponents during the WTA 2019 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, saving six match points in overcoming Aryna Sabalenka and then defeating Simona Halep and Elina Svitolina before rounding it off with victory over Kvitova.
Belinda Bencic
Swiss winner Belinda Bencic plans parachute jump to celebrate Dubai title
The 21-year-old Bencic last won a title in Toronto 2015 before the former world number seven’s career was blighted by a series of back and wrist injuries
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Hat-trick chasing Svitolina joins Halep, Kvitova in Dubai quarters
Crowd favourite and third seed Halep coped with gusty conditions at the Aviation Club as she beat Lesia Tsurenko 6-3, 7-5, breaking seven times
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World number one Osaka beaten in first match since Australian Open
Dubai-based Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic claimed a 6-3, 6-3 victory at the Dubai Championships
Caroline Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki pulls out of Dubai Championships
Caroline Wozniacki has been replaced by losing Slovenian qualifier Polona Hercog