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Big door opens for Alexander Zverev after Carlos Alcaraz’s surprise decision

Carlos Alcaraz started the 2026 season by making history at the Australian Open. The Spaniard became the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam at just 22, following his win over Novak Djokovic in Melbourne Park.

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WTA Abu Dhabi Day 4 Predictions Including Belinda Bencic vs Sonay Kartal

The second round concludes on Day 4 of the WTA Abu Dhabi Open. Four more women will book their spots in the quarterfinals. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on who they will be.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / February 3

The bright side for Emma Raducanu after her Australian Open exit and coaching split

Emma Raducanu’s start to the 2026 season didn’t exactly inspire confidence. The Brit showed up at the Australian Open still carrying a knock and fell to Anastasia Potapova in the second round, having reached only one semi-final in her previous four events.

Tennis News / HITC / February 3

ATP champion suffers bizarre injury that forces him to retire from latest match

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was forced to retire from his first round match in Montpellier for a bizarre reason. The Australian Open has just concluded, with Carlos Alcaraz beating Novak Djokovic to win the men’s singles title.

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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 3

Aryna Sabalenka urged to follow Iga Swiatek’s lead after Australian Open setback

Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of landing a third Australian Open title were dashed by Elena Rybakina on Saturday. Sabalenka lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to the Kazakhstani star, and she has since been accused of breaking a key ‘tennis rule’ that cost her the title.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / February 3

Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula withdraw from 2026 Qatar Open

The entry list for the 2026 Qatar Open in Doha has been further weakened by the withdrawals of Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula. As usual, the Qatar Open will begin just a week after the Australian Open ended.

Iva Jovic News / HITC / February 3

Iva Jovic gives her honest take on women playing best of five at Grand Slams

The idea of women playing five-set matches at Grand Slams seems to be getting closer to reality. Craig Tiley has said he’d like to see the format introduced for the final three rounds of the Australian Open Women’s Singles, starting in 2027.

Danielle Collins News / HITC / February 3

Danielle Collins gives verdict on women’s five-set matches at 2027 Australian Open

There could be a significant change to the women’s format at the Australian Open starting in 2027. Craig Tiley has mentioned that the Australian Open is considering a shift to best-of-five sets for women, following two thrilling five-set men’s semi-finals at this year’s event.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 3

Naomi Osaka and Other Stars Withdraw From Doha

The first WTA Masters 1000 event of the year is less than a week away, and injuries have already dramatically reshaped the field. The 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open will be without several of the sport's biggest stars.

Tennis News / HITC / February 3

The stat that shows Carlos Alcaraz is ahead of both Jannik Sinner and Roger Federer

So what is it that has made Alcaraz so dominant on the sport’s biggest stages? There’s one stat that may tell the story… He’s also the youngest male player to complete a career Grand Slam and just the sixth in the Open Era to have done so, joining an elite list that includes Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

Ukrainian Star Oleksandra Oliynykova Rejects Handshake With Another Russian Star After Aryna Sabalenka Snub

Sports have always been about more than just the score at the end of the match. Sometimes, the most powerful moments happen between the points, or in this case, before the match even begins.

John McEnroe News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

'Back Off, Buddy': Inside the John McEnroe Airport Meltdown That Has Everyone Talking

We have all been there. You are exhausted, your feet hurt, you are navigating the chaos of a busy terminal, and all you want to do is get through security and go home.

Stan Wawrinka News / HITC / February 3

Stan Wawrinka to play Final Gstaad Open, farewell party planned

Stan Wawrinka’s run at the Australian Open came to an end in the third round, where he lost to Taylor Fritz in four sets. The Swiss veteran, competing in his final appearance at the tournament, had earlier picked up wins over Laslo Djere and Arthur Gea before running into Fritz.

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Emma Raducanu News / HITC / February 3

Emma Raducanu admits nerves after tennis legend turns up for latest match

Emma Raducanu has got off to a solid start in her first tournament appearance since the Australian Open. Her campaign in Melbourne ended with a second-round loss, which also meant missing out on a high-profile matchup against Aryna Sabalenka, who is currently ranked number one in the world.

Tennis News / HITC / February 3

Coco Gauff and Maria Sharapova react as Carlos Alcaraz seals Australian Open title

Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open victory is not just another trophy in the cabinet – it is a moment that solidifies his place among the game’s all-time great young talents.

Tennis News / HITC / February 3

Mike Tyson once told Logan Paul his ‘favorite’ Novak Djokovic losing to Carlos Alcaraz makes him mad

Mike Tyson’s frustration over Carlos Alcaraz repeatedly beating Novak Djokovic has resurfaced following another Grand Slam final defeat. The former heavyweight champion first shared his feelings during a podcast appearance back in 2024, when he shared his admiration for Djokovic.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

ATP Montpellier Day 2 Predictions Including Martin Damm vs Hubert Hurkacz

The ATP Tour moves on from a highly successful Australian Open to the continent of Europe for the Montpellier Open played on indoor hard courts. As ever, we preview and predict all the scheduled matches for you.

Anna Blinkova News / Field Level Media / February 2

WTA roundup: Nikola Bartunkova bounces 3rd-seeded Anna Blinkova in Ostrava

Local competitor Nikola Bartunkova delivered a pleasant surprise to the fans in attendance when she knocked off No. 3 seed Anna Blinkova of Russia 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round of the Ostrava Open in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Monday.

Roberto Bautista Agut News / Field Level Media / February 2

Roberto Bautista Agut rallies twice to win Montpellier opener

Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain battled back from losing the opening set to beat Australia's Christopher O'Connell 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in opening-round action of the Open Occitanie on Monday in Montpellier, France.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

ATP Montpellier Day 2 Predictions Including Hubert Hurkacz vs Martin Damm

Montpelier has traditionally followed the Australian Open for a long time now but even so it always manages to deliver some very interesting and high quality indoor ATP tennis every year and this edition will surely not be an exception.

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The 'Women's Australian Open winners' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 1