Tennis Tracker: Murray progresses in Doha, Sabalenka suffers first loss of 2023
22:20 CET - Felix Auger-Aliassime (22) has completed the semi-final lineup in Doha by defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (23) in the tournament's last quarter-final. The match finished 6-4, 7-6. You can see the best moments from that one below.
22:15 CET - Daniil Medvedev (27) managed to beat off Christopher O'Connell (28) earlier today in Doha but it wasn't easy. The Russian dropped the second set to the Aussie, who wrapped that up with a fantastic shot. That rally and winner is our ATP Flash Moment of the day.
22:05 CET - For our WTA Flash Moment of the day, check out some of the big aces served up by the ladies in Dubai today!
19:25 CET - In case you missed it, Aryna Sabalenka (24) was knocked out in Dubai after an incredible comeback from Barbora Krejcikova (27). The Czech trailed 0-6 1-3 but ended up securing a 0-6 7-6(2) 6-1 win. Here are her thoughts after the win. Check out the full highlights further down in the stream.
19:10 CET - Daniil Medvedev (27) was given a real scare by Christopher O'Connell (28), but has edged his way past the Aussie and into the Doha semis 6-2 4-6 7-5.
18:44 CET - Right, we have some news and results for you from Marseille. Unfortunately, there has been another withdrawal. No.2 seed Jannik Sinner (21) has pulled out of his match against Arthur Fils (18) due to a fever and feeling unwell, so the Frenchman will head into the quarter-finals without having to pick up a racket.
No.1 seed Hubert Hurkacz (26) and Grigor Dimitrov (31) both progressed through their contests, with Alex De Minaur (24) set to take to the court later this evening.
18:13 CET - Aryna Sabalenka (24) is out! The Australian Open champion has been sent crashing out by Barbora Krejcikova (27) who mounted a stunning comeback to end Sabalenka's 13 match unbeaten run in 2023. The Czech trailed 0-6 1-3 but ended up securing a 0-6 7-6(2) 6-1 win.
She will face Jessica Pegula (28) in the semi-final after her opponent Karolina Muchova (26) was forced to withdraw with an abdominal injury. The stage is all set for tomorrow.
16:51 CET - Part-man, part-machine, Andy Murray (35) continues to defy all logic and expectations. The three-time Grand Slam winner has defeated Alexandre Muller (26) 4-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the semi-finals in Doha. He is pure box office right now.
16:00 CET - Coco Gauff (18) is into the semis in Dubai, moving comfortably past Madison Keys (28) 6-2 7-5. The first set was a cakewalk for Coco, but the second set proved to be a tighter affair. She now faces the unenvious task of trying to beat Iga Swiatek.
14:45 CET - Andrey Rublev (25) is out in Doha. The Russian is beaten by Jiri Lehecka (21) 4-6 6-4 6-3. The Czech made a good impression at the Australian Open, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime on his way to the quarter-finals, and he looks to be continuing his strong start to 2023.
10:48 CET - Former world No.21 Thomaz Belluci (35) said his goodbye to tennis yesterday as he was knocked out of his final ATP tournament on his home turf in Rio by Sebastien Baez (22) 6-3 6-2.
9:03 CET - Overnight, Cameron Norrie (27) was locked in a two-and-a-half hour battle with Thiago Monteiro (28) in Rio, but managed to come out victorious 7-5 7-5. The British No.1 was made to sweat.
9:00 CET - Speaking of Swiatek, her recent run of form has been utterly phenomenal. In her last 10 sets of tennis, she has dropped just eight games.
6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0. That's why she is the best player in the world.
8:58 CET - World No.1 Iga Swiatek (21) will be able to kick her feet up today, after her quarter-final opponent Karolina Pliskova (30) was forced to withdraw following a virus and cramps. We wish her well.
8:48 CET - We are beginning to reach the business end of events in Dubai and Doha, with the final eight players in both competitions looking to reach the semi-final stage. Andy Murray (35) is defying all expectations as he continues his rollercoaster 2023, while Aryna Sabalenka (24) aims to build on her success in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz (19) takes on veteran Fabio Fognini (35) in Rio, and we will also have updates from Marseille and Merida.