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Sabalenka and Swiatek Drop Out of Dubai - When Will They Return?

The top two-ranked WTA players have pulled out of the upcoming Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek have both withdrawn from the upcoming WTA Masters 1000 event.

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Shapovalov says Roger Federer is to blame for one career setback he’s had

Denis Shapovalov has highlighted a disadvantage in his career that he believes traces back to Roger Federer’s influence. The Canadian was once seen as one of the game’s most exciting young prospects, but that early promise hasn’t materialised into consistent results.

Victoria Mboko News / HITC / February 13

Victoria Mboko breaks new ground in Qatar after Rybakina win

Victoria Mboko has kept her strong run going in 2026, reaching the semi-finals of the Qatar Open. The Canadian is now 12-3 across four events to start the year: the United Cup, Adelaide International, Australian Open, and Qatar Open.

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The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz

Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?

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Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Victoria Mboko gives view on Serena Williams comeback rumours

With each passing day, the talk around Serena Williams’ return to tennis feels more grounded. The American, who retired after the 2022 US Open, will be eligible to play competitive tour-level matches again on February 22nd.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Alexandra Eala weighs in on players’ privacy after Coco Gauff’s complaints

Coco Gauff’s outburst during the Australian Open has stirred up a wider conversation about player privacy at major events. After her defeat to Elina Svitolina, Gauff broke her racket in the players’ tunnel, assuming she was away from the cameras.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / February 13

Coco Gauff remains upbeat, highlighting key takeaway from early Qatar Open exit

Coco Gauff is staying positive despite falling short in her only match at this year’s Qatar Open. After a tough exit at the Australian Open, Gauff had hoped to get her season back on track in Doha.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Maria Sakkari joins exclusive WTA group after win over Iga Swiatek in Doha

Maria Sakkari pulled off the biggest surprise of the Qatar Open so far, knocking out world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a dramatic quarterfinal. Sakkari fought back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, handing Swiatek her fourth defeat of the season and becoming the first player to beat her in a WTA 1000 match after dropping the opening set.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Fallen Giants: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini Continue to Struggle

There was a time when Matteo Berrettini and Stefanos Tsitsipas contested Grand Slam finals with their futures seemingly guaranteed among the sport’s elite.

Naomi Osaka News / HITC / February 13

Naomi Osaka doesn’t hold back while responding to criticism over grunting in tennis

Naomi Osaka has not played since pulling out of the Australian Open, but that has not stopped her from joining in on some of tennis’ more divisive debates.

Ugo Humbert News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Van de Zandschulp

Humbert – O´Connell: 13.02.2026 13:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Ugo Humbert has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Montpellier, Humbert lost to Mannarino in the 1/8-Finals in three tight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

ATP Dallas Quarterfinal Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Sebastian Korda

The quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Dallas are upon us, and it’s no surprise that American are dominating, with three players still left in the draw going into the final stretch of the tournament.

Denis Shapovalov News / Field Level Media / February 13

ATP roundup: Denis Shapovalov back in Dallas quarterfinals

Reigning champion Denis Shapovalov needed just 66 minutes to advance to the Nexo Dallas Open quarterfinals, defeating the United States' Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

ATP Rotterdam Quarterfinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Tallon Griekspoor

Unlike previous years, the ATP 500 Rotterdam doesn’t feature the very best players in the world this year, but we still have a mouthwatering quarterfinal lineup, with several top level indoor players still in the draw and some very interesting matchups in prospect.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals what happened when he got drunk with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. The two legends have a total of 195 titles between them, including a whopping 42 Grand Slam crowns.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Roger Federer told he played the ‘most beautiful tennis’ over Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

The debate between the big three of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal continues. Federer, Djokovic and Nadal have dominated men’s tennis in the 21st century, sharing a combined 66 Grand Slam titles.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

WTA Doha Semifinal Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Jelena Ostapenko

We have reached the weekend at the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open. If the semifinals are anything like the mid-week matches, fans are in for a show. 19-year-old phenom Victoria Mboko squares off against veteran Jelena Ostapenko in an incredibly intriguing showdown.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 12

Maria Sakkari upsets No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek in Doha QFs

Unseeded Maria Sakkari of Greece toppled No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Thursday in Doha.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 12

Taylor Fritz reacts to fans wearing his signature headband in Dallas

Taylor Fritz was the butt of a joke at the Dallas Open, where many fans donned his signature headband. Fritz was welcomed onto the court for his first round match against Marcos Giron by several supporters all part of one big joke.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Qinwen Zheng names key issue that affected her match against Elena Rybakina in Qatar

Qinwen Zheng’s impressive run in Qatar came to an end on Tuesday after a hard-fought battle with Elena Rybakina. After dropping the first set 6-4, Rybakina responded well, taking the second set 6-2 to force a decider.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

The Valentine’s message Amanda Anisimova has written to Coco Gauff

Amanda Anisimova and Coco Gauff both suffered early exits at the Qatar Open this week, despite being the third and fourth seeds at the event. Gauff was stunned by Elisabetta Cocciaretto in her opening match, while Anisimova was forced to retire from her contest against Karolina Pliskova while trailing in the deciding set.