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Matthew Fitzpatrick has done well in Dubai before, and he was impressive on Thursday. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images
Matthew Fitzpatrick has done well in Dubai before, and he was impressive on Thursday. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images
Dubai Desert Classic: Leader Matt Fitzpatrick pleased to hit form after poor 2018
Englishman, who has tasted success in Dubai before winning 2016 DP World Tour Championship, carded 7-under-par 65