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Qinwen Zheng Impresses on Return to Tour

Qinwen Zheng booked a place in the Qatar Total Energies Open second round, winning in a comeback win against Sofia Kenin. After losing a scrappy first set 6-4, she dialled in to win 12 of the remaining 15 games and set up a second round with world No.

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ATP roundup: Sebastian Korda wins all-U.S. match in Dallas

Sebastian Korda got a small measure of revenge by defeating Michael Zheng 6-4, 6-4 in an all-U.S. first-round clash at the Nexo Dallas Open on Monday. Korda ended a three-match losing streak that included a five-set, opening-round loss to Zheng at the Australian Open last month.

Gabriel Diallo News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

ATP Dallas Day 2 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Gabriel Diallo

The top two highest-ranked Americans will be in action on Day 2 of the ATP Dallas Open. Ben Shelton bids to win his first Tour-level hard-court title on home soil against the big-hitting Gabriel Diallo.

Marin Cilic News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

ATP Dallas Day 2 Predictions Including Learner Tien vs Marin Cilic

Learner Tien is the sixth seed at the ATP Dallas Open and faces the former US Open champion Marin Cilic in an exciting first-round match. Who will come out on top?

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Why patience is central to Alex Eala's rise on the WTA Tour

Alex Eala is the first tennis player from the Philippines to break into the WTA top 40 rankings.

Alejandro Tabilo News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

ATP Buenos Aires Day 2 Predictions Including Facundo Diaz Acosta vs Alejandro Tabilo

First round action at the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires continues with seven matches on Tuesday. Daniel Altmaier is chasing his first win of the season when he faces home favorite Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

ATP Buenos Aires Day 2 Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Federico Coria

First round action at the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires continues with seven matches on Tuesday. Daniel Altmaier is chasing his first win of the season when he faces home favorite Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 9

The Story Behind Jannik Sinner and Nike's Fashion Statement in Italy

Fresh off a finals run in Melbourne, Jannik Sinner is preparing for the Middle East swing of the ATP Tour. But first, a quick trip to his hometown of Sexten, Italy, located in the Dolomite mountains.

Arthur Fils News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Fils

Bergs – Marozsan: 10.02.2026 21:00 CEST H2H: 0-2 Zizou Bergs has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Hurkacz in the opening round in four sets.

Amanda Anisimova News / Field Level Media / February 9

Defending champ Amanda Anisimova bows out of Qatar opener

Amanda Anisimova, the No. 3 seed and reigning champion at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026, was forced to retire due to illness in the third set of her opening match against Karolina Pliskova on Monday in Doha.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WTA Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Janice Tjen

Day 3 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha will see more elite players join the fray, with three-time champion Iga Swiatek searching for a record fourth title as she takes on darkhorse Janice Tjen.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WTA Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto

Day 3 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha will see more elite players join the fray, with Coco Gauff in action against Elisabetta Cocciaretto. There will also be an all-Czech showdown as Karolina Muchova faces teenage sensation Tereza Valentova.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / February 9

The one-time WTA champion who Novak Djokovic congratulated at the Australian Open

Another Australian Open has been and gone, with several intriguing storylines having played out in Melbourne. On the WTA Tour, Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam title, winning an exciting final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

Arthur Fils News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

ATP Rotterdam Day 2 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Arthur Fils

Five ATP Rotterdam matches are scheduled. Alex de Minaur, the two-time runner-up and No. 1 seed at the tournament due to five withdrawals, faces an intriguing battle against Arthur Fils.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WTA Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Jasmine Paolini vs Maria Sakkari

14-second round matches are scheduled on Day 3 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, and almost every match is worth watching. This article features #6 seed Jasmine Paolini, who will take on two-time semifinalist Maria Sakkari.

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Jessica Pegula News / HITC / February 9

Jessica Pegula ‘excited’ to return to WTA tournament that she won in 2025

Jessica Pegula is taking a brief break following the Australian Open, where she played singles and doubles. Pegula lost her doubles opener with fellow American McCartney Kessler, but made it all the way to the semifinals of the singles event.

Serena Williams News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / February 9

Serena Williams return to tennis gets major update

Eyes have been one of the best tennis players to play the game, as Serena Williams has the chance at a possible comeback to the professional sport. Williams has recently been listed by the sport’s drug testing organization as eligible to return to competition on Feb.

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WTA Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Xinyu Wang

The second-round matches will start on Day 3 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, and the best players in the world will be in action. This article features the reigning Australian Open champion, Elena Rybakina, who faces a stern challenge against Xinyu Wang.