Slender lead for Kaymer

European Tour Rookie of the Year Martin Kaymer held a one stroke lead over Dubai Desert Classic champion Henrik Stenson following the first round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after the German carded an impressive opening round six-under-par 66 in Abu Dhabi.

Kaymer, the 2006 Order of Merit winner on the third tier European Professional Development Tour, made a brilliant start to his first tournament since winning the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year accolade with an eagle three at his first hole, the 10th.