Defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut has crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Last year's winner went down in three sets to Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili 7-6, 4-6, 3-6.
Earlier in the day, top seed Kei Nishikori was knocked out by Poland's world number 77 Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-5, 2-6.
Elsewhere, Gael Monfils strolled into the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over 2016 runner-up Marcos Baghdatis.
Man City leave it late to boost European hopes, Villa thump Newcastle
Two late goals boosted Manchester City's hopes of Champions League qualification as they beat Everton 2-0 to move to fourth in the Premier League on Saturday, while Aston Villa also stayed in the hunt with a thumping home defeat of Newcastle United.
Rajasthan's Suryavanshi makes IPL debut at 14, starts off with a six
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spotlight as its youngest debutant on Saturday and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced.
Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes
World champion Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in dramatic style on Saturday as McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris hit the wall and qualified 10th.
Cosmin Olăroiu appointed coach of UAE football team
The UAE Football Association has appointed Cosmin Olăroiu as the national team’s Head Coach, it was announced on Saturday.
Sinner backed to hit top gear in time for French Open after doping ban
World number one Jannik Sinner may take time to hit his stride on his return from a three-month doping ban next month but will be in top form when he heads to the French Open, Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said.
The Rock and Chris Evans: A Christmas Surprise!
From taking us down memory lane to a possible BAD BOYS 5 in Dubai?
It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
