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Qatar Open dealt late blow as two WTA champions withdraw

Two WTA champions have withdrawn from the Qatar Open just before play was set to begin, adding to a growing list of high-profile absences. Amanda Anisimova’s victory at the Qatar Open last year was a major catalyst for her breakthrough season.

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The Death of the Untouchable Serve: How Big Serves Are Being Neutralised on the ATP Tiur

For nearly two decades, men’s tennis was governed by a simple truth: if you possessed a dominant serve, you controlled the match. The likes of Pete Sampras, John Isner, and Ivo Karlovic reinforced the idea that first-strike tennis began with the toss.

Bianca Andreescu News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

The Curious Case of Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu experienced a fascinatingly rapid rise to the top of tennis several years ago. The Canadian became a fan favourite in 2019 with her stunning US Open run and victory over Serena Williams in the final.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / February 8

Emma Raducanu opens up on illness during brutal Transylvania Open final defeat

Emma Raducanu put together a solid week in Romania, but it ended on a sour note after she was outplayed in the final. Sorana Cirstea took control from the start and did not let up, eventually winning the title with an emphatic 6-0, 6-2 scoreline.

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The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz

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Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Carlos Alcaraz Career Slam Sees Him Join Tennis Pantheon At 22

And so “The Schizophrenic Slam”, as the 2026 Australian Open might ultimately be remembered after a generally dull fortnight was followed by a fantastic final weekend, ended up becoming a genuinely historic Slam.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Marie Bouzkova

The WTA Doha opening day is jam-packed with a lot of tantalizing encounters. Former champions, Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens, will be in action as they aim to rekindle their title-winning past.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

What Went Wrong for Emma Raducanu in the Cluj-Napoca Final?

Emma Raducanu’s week in Cluj-Napoca began like a fairy tale and ended in disappointment. The British player, who proudly claims Romanian heritage, received a warm welcome in the city, and this time she backed it up with genuinely strong play.

Leylah Fernandez News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ann Li

A busy opening day of WTA Doha action is scheduled. 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and young star Diana Shnaider are among those whose matches are predicted in this article.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian

Despite her significant talent, the injury-prone Karolina Muchova has never won a WTA 1000 title. The Czech’s latest attempt will begin on Sunday against Jaqueline Cristian in Doha.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

ATP Montpellier Final Prediction: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Adrian Mannarino

The final in this year’s edition of Open Occitanie Montpellier is now set after some solid semifinal performances, with Felix Auger-Aliassime taking on Adrian Mannarino in a matchup that blends power with craft.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 7

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Adrian Mannarino reach Montpellier final

Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered 20 aces while posting a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory over French qualifier Titouan Droguet on Saturday to return to the finale of the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France.

Tennis News / HITC / February 7

What Alexander Bublik says the ATP locker room thinks about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Fans missed out on another Grand Slam final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but the two still put together solid runs at Melbourne Park. Even without another final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the Australian swing reinforced the sense that the pair remain the men everyone else must beat.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / February 7

Five Emma Raducanu Quotes After Transylvania Finals Loss

Sorana Cîrstea soundly defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets during their Transylvania Open finals showdown: 6-0, 6-2. While many tennis fans were disappointed that Raducanu was unable to capture her elusive second WTA Title, the former U.S.

Holger Rune News / HITC / February 7

Holger Rune issues latest injury update and reveals his new goal

Holger Rune is working his way back from the Achilles injury that brought his 2025 season to an early end. The injury happened during a semifinal clash against Ugo Humbert at the Stockholm Open, where Rune damaged the upper part of his Achilles tendon.

Valentin Vacherot News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Valentin Vacherot Was Not a One-Hit Wonder

True one-hit wonders in tennis are remarkably rare. Unlike other sports, even lesser-known players tend to accumulate multiple standout moments throughout their careers.