Former Omega Dubai Desert Classic winners Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have gotten their WGC Match Play campaigns off to a winning start.
Woods edged past Rookie of the Year Aaron Wise in his opening match, while McIlroy beat Luke List 5&4.
Meanwhile, defending champion Bubba Watson lost in the final hole to fellow American Kevin Na.
There were also wins for former Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winners Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood.
UAE Tour to take place in February 2027
The UAE Tour's next two editions are set to take place in February 2027, announced the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Thursday.
Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis
Alexander Zverev has taken another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals, where the German will take on Karen Khachanov.
Gauff fights back to beat Andreeva and reach US Open semis
American Coco Gauff has saved two match points to beat Russian fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6(7) 6-2 on Wednesday and reach the US Open semi-finals after recovering from a dreadful opening set.
PSG defeat Slovan Bratislava, Arsenal win late at Napoli
New signing Ferran Torres has struck a hat-trick as holders Paris St Germain made an emphatic start to the defence of their Champions League crown with a 6-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.
Khachanov back to US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires
Karen Khachanov has advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday when Alexander Blockx retired trailing 6-2 7-5 3-2, as the Russian reached the final-four stage in Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2022.
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