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Alex de Minaur outpaces Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in standout ATP metric

Alex de Minaur has reached the last 16 of the Rotterdam Open after a gritty win over Arthur Fils in his opening match. De Minaur, who recently slipped to eighth in the world rankings, entered the ATP 500 event as top seed.

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Boris Becker under fire for recent remarks about Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu made a strong return last week, reaching just the second final of her WTA career before falling to Sorana Cirstea in straight sets. Raducanu won four matches at the Cluj Napoca, which also marked her first appearance since splitting with coach Francisco Roig.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / February 12

Joao Fonseca addresses Carlos Alcaraz comparisons following his recent defeat

Joao Fonseca lost his only match at the Argentina Open, extending his losing streak to three straight matches. It was a completely different story for Fonseca at this event last year when he claimed his first ATP title and began to make a name for himself on tour.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / February 12

Novak Djokovic withdraws from 2026 Qatar Open in Doha

Novak Djokovic will not compete at the 2026 Qatar Open in Doha despite initially appearing on the entry list for the ATP 500 event. Although Djokovic is already 38 years old and will turn 39 in May, he has planned a relatively busy schedule at the start of the 2026 season.

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Elena Rybakina News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

The Real Reason Stefano Vukov Feared Elena Rybakina’s Reunion With Her Past

In the cutthroat world of professional tennis, the player box offers a refuge. It’s a close-knit group, a place where game plans are hatched, and emotional skirmishes unfold.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Iga Swiatek overtakes Serena Williams record with latest win in Qatar

Iga Swiatek kept her Qatar Open title hopes alive on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Daria Kasatkina. After dropping the first set, Swiatek found her rhythm and dominated the next two sets, winning 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

From Roger Federer to Carlos Alcaraz: The most Googled tennis player every year since 2010

Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz have both held the title of being the most Googled tennis player at various points in time. Tennis Gazette readers chose Jannik Sinner over Alcaraz as their current favourite on the ATP Tour, showing just how much the Italian’s popularity has grown.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 12

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda set for Dallas clash

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda both won all-U.S. matchups on Wednesday, putting them in line for a quarterfinal clash at the Nexo Dallas Open.

Adrian Mannarino News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Dallas Day 4 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Adrian Mannarino

The remaining Round of 16 matches will be played on Day 5 in Dallas. Ben Shelton and Adrian Mannarino’s contest promises to be fascinating since they have had notable battles in the past.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 11

Victoria Mboko outlasts fellow teen Mirra Andreeva in Doha

Canada's Victoria Mboko outlasted fellow teen sensation Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open at Doha.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Wawrinka

De Minaur – Wawrinka: 12.02.2026 14:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Alex de Minaur has won four of his last five matches. This week in Rotterdam, de Minaur defeated Fils in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including Khachanov vs Munar

Humbert – Den Ouden: 12.02.2026 11:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Ugo Humbert has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Montpellier, Humbert lost to Mannarino in the 1/8-Finals in three tight sets.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

After Injury Struggles, Joao Fonseca Returns to Defend Buenos Aires Crown

One of the most highly touted tennis prospects of the 2020s, Joao Fonseca is back at the site of his first ATP title triumph as he takes the court against Alejandro Tabilo in the first round of the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Loses First Match Since Coaching Change

Giovanni Mpetshi Perrricard lost his first match since splitting up from long term coach Emmanuel Planque. He faced Tallon Griekspoor, a man who had won 18 of the last 22 matches in the Netherlands, in the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis tournament.

Alexander Bublik News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Rotterdam Day 4 Predictions Including Alexander Bublik vs Jan-Lennard Struff

The European indoor hard-court season keeps the momentum going with a stacked ATP 500 in Rotterdam. Day 4 serves up some intriguing second-round battles on these fast courts, mixing big servers, flat-hitters, and a few fresh matchups as players look to build momentum into the later rounds in the Netherlands.

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Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Rotterdam Day 4 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Stan Wawrinka

Indoor hard-court action continues at the ATP Rotterdam Open as we approach the business end of the week. With conditions rewarding first-strike tennis and sharp movement, each of these match-ups will be a test of form, experience, and adaptability.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

WTA Doha Quarterfinal Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Maria Sakkari

The quarterfinals are set at WTA Doha are set with a brilliant line up in Qatar. Both of the top two seeds will be in action and, as always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 11

Alcaraz, Sinner, and who else? Meet the 6 players born after 2000 with 150 wins

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to dominate the ATP Tour, but four other players born since 2000 join them on 150 career wins. Sinner sits at the top of the list with 326 ATP wins, well ahead of his nearest rival Alcaraz in second on 287 wins.

Tennis News / HITC / February 11

Serena Williams’ old coach suggests she can win a Grand Slam on return to tennis

Serena Williams will be eligible to return from February 22. After spending six months in the anti-doping testing pool, the 23-time Grand Slam champion will be allowed to return to competition in 11 days.

Tennis News / HITC / February 11

Nick Kyrgios names Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as the ‘idol’ he would love to play again

Nick Kyrgios has named Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as the one retired player that he would love to play again. Tsonga retired from playing tennis in 2022 at the age of 37, ending his fantastic career with 18 ATP Tour titles.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 11

Taylor Fritz reveals what he feels he improved on in his recent match at the Dallas Open

Taylor Fritz came away from his first-round win at the Dallas Open feeling positive about one particular aspect of his game. He had been dealing with a knee issue during the Australian Open, which ended his campaign in the fourth round.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 10

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz fought off a stiff test from U.S. countryman Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1) win in the first round of the Nexo Dallas Open on Tuesday.

Serena Williams News / Field Level Media / February 10

Serena Williams, 44, eligible to play pro tennis events Feb. 22

Whether or not tennis great Serena Williams is considering a comeback, the 23-time Grand Slam champion is now eligible to return as soon as Feb. 22. The International Tennis Integrity Agency included Williams, 44, on the updated list of reinstated players on Tuesday.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / February 10

Elisabetta Cocciaretto ousts Coco Gauff in Doha

Elisabetta Cocciaretto's focus is split this week but there was no visible evidence of that on Tuesday when she rolled to a 6-4, 6-2 second-round upset of No.

Sebastian Korda News / Field Level Media / February 10

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.