Top players ignore Dubai Championships
Published: 24 February, 2009, 14:58
The Dubai Championships are underway despite the absence of several top players though injury and illness.
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Published: 24 February, 2009, 14:58
The Dubai Championships are underway despite the absence of several top players though injury and illness.