Kim Clijsters To Face Garbine Muguruza On Tough Return In Dubai
Kim Clijsters, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, has not competed on Tour since the 2012 US Open
Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters. Image: AFP
Kim Clijsters faces an unexpectedly tough first match on her comeback after seven years out in Dubai this week - against Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza.
Clijsters, 36, had been due to play Kiki Bertens but the eighth-ranked Dutch player withdrew after reaching the Sunday final in St Petersburg.
Her absence moved tournament wild card Muguruza into the draw opposite Clijsters, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion and mother-of-three who is making a return after last competing at the 2012 US Open.
Spain's Muguruza, a two-time Major winner, becomes the ninth seed and will take on Clijsters in the first round at the Aviation Club.
Top seed Simona Halep and number two Karolina Pliskova both have byes into the second round.
Palms Sports Revenue Up 82.5% To $290mn For The Year
The Abu Dhabi sports management company announces 41% YoY increase in gross operating profits to $49 million Read more
Real Madrid V Barcelona To Play 2025 Spanish Super Cup Final In Saudi Arabia
Spanish Super Cup final 2025 will be played in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, January 12 Read more
Dubai Marathon 2025: RTA Announces Major Road Closures And Extended Metro Service On Sunday, January 12
Roads will be closed and longer Metro timings announced for Dubai Marathon 2025 Read more
RAK Half Marathon 2025: All You Need To Know
Registration is open until 31 January Read more
Bahrains BRAVE CF Wins Global Promotion Of The Year 2024 At 10th Annual Fightbook MMA Awards
By showcasing the iconic India vs. Pakistan rivalry inside the MMA cage, BRAVE CF broke traditional norms in the sport,... Read more
Saudi Pro League Opens January 2025 Transfer Window
Saudi Pro League allows clubs to sign players to strengthen squads Read more