Wozniacki topples Clijsters from the top

DUBAI - Caroline Wozniacki regained the world No 1 ranking from Kim Clijsters in the strangest surroundings on Friday as a 6-2, 6-4 win over Shahar Peer carried her into the semifinals of the Dubai Open.

The top-seeded Dane had the rare experience of playing on an outside court, under the shadow of a large building, next to a cosy row of trees, and with small spectator terraces containing a few hundred people.

It was deemed the best way to keep her opponent safe.