Reporter/ Chinthana Wasala

Osaka books last 16 spot as Gauff, Jabeur suffer shock defeats in Doha 14 Feb 2024 - 08:37 am

Doha, Qatar: In a day filled with twists and turns at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, Naomi Osaka secured her spot in the last...

Swiatek sails as Osaka eliminates Garcia in Doha 13 Feb 2024 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Title favourite Iga Swiatek stormed into the third round while Naomi Osaka yesterday took sweet revenge against Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia to...

Collins stuns Kudermetova in first round, Jabeur eyes strong show 12 Feb 2024 - 09:10 am

Doha, Qatar:Unseeded Danielle Collins of the United States yesterday stunned World No. 13 Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 7-5, 6-3 to enter the second...

Swiatek seeks historic three-peat at star-studded Qatar TotalEnergies Open 11 Feb 2024 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland will be looking to make history when she chases an unprecedented third title in a...

Osaka to face Garcia in first round 10 Feb 2024 - 10:16 am

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Iga Swiatek could meet former US Open champion Sloane Stephens in the second round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open,...

‘Proud’ Afif revels in Qatar’s dream run 09 Feb 2024 - 11:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Akram Afif once again stole the limelight, becoming the trailblazer for the reigning Asian champions as they marched into the...

Klinsmann ‘angry and disappointed’ 08 Feb 2024 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann expressed his disappointment following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Jordan which led them to exit...

Top golfers brace for Commercial Bank Qatar Masters test at DGC 07 Feb 2024 - 10:56 am

Doha, Qatar:The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters makes its return to the picturesque Doha Golf Club (DGC) tomorrow, marking the climax of a thrilling...

Hwang ready for high-pressure clash 06 Feb 2024 - 10:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Stage is set as Jordan and South Korea are ready to square off in the semi-final clash of the AFC Asian...

Japan win a ‘turning point’ for Iran football 05 Feb 2024 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Coach Ardeshir ‘Amir’ Ghalenoei has emphasised the importance of Iran’s dramatic victory against Japan in their Asian Cup quarter-final on Saturday,...

Jahanbakhsh strikes late as Iran eliminate Japan 03 Feb 2024 - 08:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: A last-minute penalty strike by Alireza Jahanbakhsh yesterday propelled Iran to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, setting the stage for...

Jordan end Tajikistan fairytale to reach first Asian Cup semi-final 02 Feb 2024 - 07:43 pm

Doha:Jordan made history by reaching the AFC Asian Cup semi-final for the first time in their fifth attempt as the West Asian side...

‘Dark horses’ Tajikistan eye quarters spot 02 Feb 2024 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Tajikistan, under the guidance of head coach Petar Segrt, will aim to go a step further in their dream Asian Cup...

Iran beat Syria on penalties, face Japan in quarter-final 31 Jan 2024 - 11:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Iran yesterday survived a scare as they prevailed 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout against Syria to book a tasty quarter-final...

Uzbekistan knock Thailand out to set up Qatar quarter-final 31 Jan 2024 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: A brilliant second half goal from Abbosbek Fayzullaev proved to be the decisive factor yesterday as Uzbekistan defeated Thailand 2-1 to...

Jordan stun Iraq with late show 29 Jan 2024 - 06:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: Jordan motored their way back from a 1-2 deficit to seal a memorable 3-2 triumph against 10-man Iraq and storm into...

History-makers Tajikistan stun UAE on penalties to reach quarter-finals 28 Jan 2024 - 10:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: AFC Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan yesterday stunned three-time semi-finalists United Arab Emirates in a thrilling 5-3 penalty shootout following a 1-1...