It was Sania's first match in 12 months and incidentally it was at the Doha Open where she played last in February 2020 before pandemic halted the tennis competitions across the world.
Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal in the 59th minute in a comfortable game for the Champions League winner against Mexico's Tigres, the first team from North and Central America to reach the final.
"Based on a suggestion from the Kuwaiti Emir, the two countries have agreed to reopen the land, air, and sea borders between the two countries as of today's evening.
Junior Negrao contributed two goals for Ulsan Hyundai, helping the South Korean club see off Beijing Guo'an 2-0 in the quarterfinal on Thursday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Facing a potentially devastating commercial and reputational damage, Qatar's government released a statement on Wednesday to explain its version of events and promise to ensure the future "safety, security and comfort" of passengers.
