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The Spaniard shot a 6-under par opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic and sits two behind leader Richard Sterne.

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington hopes to see a full capacity crowd at this year's Ryder Cup, but said there is little "wiggle room" to delay the event any further.

After moving up to 5th in the world rankings, Tyrrell Hatton hopes to book a spot in Padraig Harrington's Ryder Cup side sooner rather than later.