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Svetlana Kuznetsova Rehires Olga Morozova as Her Coach

Svetlana Kuznetsova has decided to start the year off with a new coach. Svetlana rehired Olga Morozova as her coach. Kuznetsova is currently training with Morozova in Dubai ready for the hot Australian summer. It will be very interesting to see if she is able to improve her performances from 2011, where she didnt do so well.

Victoria Azarenka Hits the A380 Flight Simulator in Dubai

Most professional tennis players spend more time on planes than anyone else. Recently in Dubai, Victoria Azarenka took that flying experience to another level. Azarenka jumped in an Emirates A380 simulator at the Emirates Training College.

WTA Tour Upholds $300,000 Fine for Dubai Organisers

The WTA Tour Board have decided to reject the appeal made by the Dubai organisers on the record $300,000 fine and other penalties. This all stems from Shahar Peer being rejected for a visa by the United Arab Emirates.

In order for the tournament to take place by 2010, the organisers must comply with the penalties imposed by the board.

Aside from the $300,000 fine, the organisers must come up with a $2 million financial guarantee by July this year plus ensuring that qualified players from Israel will get their UAE visas at least eight weeks in advance.