Look: WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - action from Day 1
Krejcikova, Halep, Pegula and Kvitova among the first-round winners in Dubai
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The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships got under way in Garhoud on Monday
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After a Covid-19 lockout last year, the DDFTC welcomed back the fans as the action began on Centre Court
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Last year's runner-up Barbora Krejcikova was first up in front of the cheering crowds
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The Czech defeated France's Caroline Garcia in straight sets to advance to the second round
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American teen sensation Coco Gauff was also in action in Duubai
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However, she was defeated by doubles partner and fellow American Jessica Pegula
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Former world No. 1 and two-time Dubai champion Simona Halep was in impressive form
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The Romanian dismissed Alison Riske in straight sets
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Another big name was last on Centre Court, and Petra Kvitova overcame Camila Giorgi in double-quick time 6-2, 6-0
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