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Photos: Female tennis stars shine at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open

Kenin and co get inaugural event off to a flyer

Published: January 10, 2021 13:28 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Anastasia Gasanova in action in Abu Dhabi — Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova was stunned by Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Sofia Kenin in action at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — The inaugural WTA 500 event in the UAE attracted some of tennis' top names, including defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Ons Jabeur in action in Abu Dhabi — Arabian No. 1 Ons Jabeur has also impressed in action in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Elina Svitolina at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — World No. 5 Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine is also in town. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Coco Gauff in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — The competition also gave a glimpse of tomorrow with youngsters such as the electric Coco Gauff taking part. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Maria Sakkari in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — Greek star Maria Sakkari was keen to make an impact. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Alize Cornet in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — As was 30-year-old French veteran Alize Cornet. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Elena Rybakina in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — Elena Rybakina has been training in the UAE for some time to prepare for the new season. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Garbine Muguruza in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — The big names just keep coming, with Garbine Muguruza also in the competition. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Aryna Sabalenka in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — And Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to prepare for the Australian open in perfect style in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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