Garbine Muguruza finished her desert swing by coming out on today in Dubai today winning her first title in almost two years beating Barbora Krejcikova 7-6(6), 6-3 in the final.

“It means a lot, it’s never easy to win titles,” Muguruza said. “It doesn’t happen often, and I’m excited that it happened now, after a few finals that didn’t go my way. A nice relief to be able to hold a …

Nikolaz Basilishvili capped an improbable run beating Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(5), 6-2 to capture the Doha title.

The 29-year-old finished 0-9 last year and was just 2-14 in his last 16 matches coming into the week. But big-hitting Basilashvili stunned Roger Federer, then bested Taylor Fritz and now the Spaniard who he was 1-3 against.

“I was not expecting that. But same time, I was working a lot. I was feeling …

It’s been two years since Garbine Muguruza last won a title, back at 2019 Monterrey. After three loss in finals since (including two already this year), the former No. 1 hopes to pick up her 8th career title Saturday in Dubai.

The Spaniard will be the heavy favorite against Czech doubles star Barbora Krejcikova.

Muguruza won her tour-best 17th match of 2021 with a tough victory over Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6(5). …

Two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas had his nine match win streak in Marseille come to an end as Pierre-Hugues Herbert pulled the upset 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-2 to earn his first career Top 5 win.

“I didn’t know this was the first Top 5 that I beat,” said Herbert who is now 2-0 against the Greek. “It has been an incredible week for me so far, especially this match. I knew I …

Roberto Bautista Agut eased past one of the hottest players on the tour in Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-3 Friday to reach the finals in Doha.

“This court and tournament is one of my favorites,” said Bautista Agut. “I played one of my best matches here in Qatar two years ago, and I hope I can win one more match tomorrow.”

The Spaniard will seek a second career title in Qatar against Roger …

After playing Doha, Roger Federer now has the data he needs to get himself 100% by Wimbledon. That’s his goal.

Federer admitted that he didn’t want to play the Australian Open because he didn’t think he could win it. And following a loss today in Doha, maybe he feels that his not strong enough to win Dubai, so he withdrew from that event.

Now the focus, he says, will be …

Shortly after his loss today to Nikolaz Basilashvili, Roger Federer officially withdrew from next week’s event in Dubai which is home to his training base.

Federer posted on twitter, “It’s been great to be back on the @atptour, loved every minute playing in Doha once again. Raising hands A big thank you to the best and loyal team that helped me get here. Folded hands I’ve decided it’s best to …

Roger Federer’s comeback to tennis came to an abrupt end today in Doha. A day after playing a tough 3-setter in his first match in 405 days, Federer was back on the court perhaps weary and couldn’t pull through against the heavy-hitting Nikolaz Basilasvili 3-6, 6-1, 7-5.

Federer was in good shape early but the Georgian started to gain rhythm on his serve and depth on his groundstrokes. Federer had break …

For the second straight week, Garbine Muguruza toughed out Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. Last week in Doha, the two played a classic, and today it wasn’t quite on that level but it still went the distance with Muguruza prevailing from a set down 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Sabalenka led by a set and a break before Muguruza began to assert herself. She finished 5-for-11 on break chances in the win …

In the marquee showdown of the day in Dubai, a battle of French Open champions went to Garbine Muguruza who swept past Iga Swiatek 6-0, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinal round.

Muguruza won nine of the first 10 games before the Pol made a late charge.

“From the beginning, I was there to control the score, and was taking the advantage,” Muguruza said. “I think she missed, in the first set, …

Roger Federer made a triumphant return to tennis Wednesday in Doha. In his first match in 405 days, Federer outlasted frequent practice partner Dan Evans 7-6(8), 3-6, 7-5.

“It feels good to be back,” Federer told the crowd. “I am happy to be standing here regardless of if I won or lost, but obviously winning feels better. It was a good match. Dan played a good match too. He has been …

Top seed Elina Svitolina lost for a third time in her last four matches today getting upset in the opening round of Dubai to Svetlana Kuznetsova 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Svitolina, a 2-time Dubai champion, led by a set and a break before the Russian stormed back at one point winning eight straight games to seize the match.

Recent Doha champion Petra Kvitova missed a chance at the Desert Double retiring to Jill …

Roger Federer makes his long-awaited return to the court on Wednesday in Doha. His first opponent back will be Dan Evans. The Brit advanced to his fourth meeting with Federer following a 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 triumph over Jeremy Chardy.

Evans, who 0-3 against Federer, is a frequent practice partner for the Swiss. They know each other well.

“We obviously practiced for two weeks, last two weeks,” Evans said. “I thought he was …

It’s been a foregone conclusion for a while, but today, Novak Djokovic surpassed rival Roger Federer to become the record-holder for most weeks as ATP No. 1 with 311.

Djokovic first reached No. 1 on July 4, 2011 after his maiden Wimbledon title.

“Big day today,” Djokovic posted on twitter. “Chase your dreams. Thank you guys so much for this.”

His wife, Jelena, also congratulated Novak on the achievement. “311 weeks and …

After missing a chance at No. 2 last week in Rotterdam, Daniil Medvedev will reach that second spot a week from Monday on March 15 regardless of how he does in Marseille.

The Russian comes into the event as the top seed but after 20 straight wins, Medvedev has lost his last two matches, both to Serbians in straight sets.

The good news is, there are no Serbian players in the …