In pictures: Day 1 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Tennis action begins with a bang in Dubai

Published: February 17, 2020 17:30 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur was in a titanic match against Alison Riske in Dubai. Jabeur won the first set on a tiebreak before her American opponent hit back 6-1 in the second set Image Credit: AP

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Sorana Cirstea defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. Cirstea faces Anett Kontaveit next Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Spain's Suarez Navarro fought hard to level the match but her Romanian opponent proved to be too strong Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Barbora Strycova overcame American Amanda Anisimova 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 on Monday Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Strycova overcame the young Anisimova, who fought hard against her Czech opponent in a match that had 30 break points Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Some young fans managed to get out in the sunshine to enjoy the action Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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American Jennifer Brady also advanced to the main draw following a routine 6-2, 6-2 win against Hsieh Su-wei. Hsieh is still in the tournament however, as a lucky loser and will face eighth seed Petra Martic next Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Fans were out to cheer on their favourites in Dubai Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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