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Iva Jovic survives up-and-down Dubai opener

No. 16 seed Iva Jovic came away with a roller-coaster 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

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Sinner returns with comfortable win in Qatar

Jannik Sinner enjoys a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals.

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Andrey Rublev vs Jesper de Jong

There are lots of exciting matches on display on day 2 of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open, including the match of the defending champion, Andrey Rublev, as he takes on Jesper de Jong.

Karolina Muchova News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Can Karolina Muchova Win The Major Title That Her Major Talent Merits?

Until her triumph at the weekend at the Qatar Open, the first WTA1000 event of 2026, the fact that Karolina Muchova had only ever won one WTA title in her entire career (the Korean Open in 2019) was perhaps the most shocking statistic in contemporary tennis.

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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?

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

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Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Rinderknech

There are 10 first-round matches scheduled on Day 2 of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open as the tournament enters a bright period. This article features world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, who will face France’s Arthur Rinderknech.

Tennis News / HITC / February 16

Carlos Alcaraz responds to Novak Djokovic’s ‘copyright’ claim on his serve

Novak Djokovic recently made a hilarious claim regarding Carlos Alcaraz’s serve technique. During the Australian Open, video footage revealed that Alcaraz’s serve technique has been adjusted in recent months, and it now looks very similar to Novak Djokovic’s.

Marin Cilic News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

The Long Road Pays Off: Marin Cilic and the Meaning of 600 Wins

Marin Cilic’s week on the indoor hard courts at ATP Dallas was a reminder that elite tennis careers don’t always end quietly. Competing as an unseeded player, the 37-year-old Croatian reached the semifinals, ultimately falling in two tightly contested tiebreak sets to top seed Taylor Fritz.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 16

Ben Shelton delivers classy tribute to Taylor Fritz following Dallas Open title

Ben Shelton was crowned champion of the Dallas Open after coming from behind to beat Taylor Fritz in an all-American final. Shelton put on a terrific show to fight back from a set down, taking the match 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Denis Shapovalov News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Can Denis Shapovalov Reclaim His Promise?

Denis Shapovalov was once tennis’s golden child, especially after stunning Rafael Nadal on home soil in Canada. The hype felt justified. He had the game, the flair, the ceiling.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / February 16

Raducanu beaten by lucky loser in Dubai first round

British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round by lucky loser Antonia Ruzic.

Tennis News / HITC / February 16

Taylor Fritz explains decisive factor behind defeat to Ben Shelton in Dallas final

Last night in Dallas, Taylor Fritz pushed Ben Shelton all the way but came up short, unable to take his chances in the final of the Dallas Open. The 28-year-old fell to his fellow American in a tight three-set match, missing three championship points along the way.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / February 16

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Issues In the United States

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, media members asked several U.S. tennis players about the immigration enforcement back home as part of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota throughout January.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Delray Beach Best Bets Including Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata

Delray Beach is bringing some fun first-round matchups, with a mix of qualifiers, home favourites, and players looking to bounce back. Keep an eye on names like Frances Tiafoe, a former champ here, plus rising talents trying to make a statement.

Maria Sakkari News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Despite Falling in Doha Semifinal, Sakkari Should Take the Positives From Her Run

It was quite the week for Maria Sakkari. A former top-3 player who has struggled to maintain her ranking in recent years, the expected result for Sakkari at the 2026 Qatar Open wasn’t anything monumental.