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Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek Withdraw from WTA Dubai

The second WTA 1000 event of the season is set to take a major hit, as the top two seeds, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, have both announced they will not be competing in Dubai.

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Novak Djokovic Delays Tour Return, Withdraws from ATP Doha

Former world #1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP 500 event in Doha this upcoming week, delaying his return to the tour after a runner-up finish at the Australian Open to start the 2026 season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Semifinal Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov

Two superb ATP Dallas semifinals are scheduled for Saturday. Former US Open champion Marin Cilic’s clash with Taylor Fritz will be followed by Ben Shelton’s match against the defending champion Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Taylor Fritz vs Marin Cilic

The ATP 500 Dallas semifinals are locked in, and we’re in for two big-serving showdowns. Taylor Fritz takes on former US Open champion Marin Cilic, while Denis Shapovalov meets Ben Shelton in a clash packed with firepower.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including Alexander Bublik vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

The ATP 500 Rotterdam semifinals are set, and we’ve got two exciting indoor hard-court battles on the schedule. Alex de Minaur meets Ugo Humbert, while Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Alexander Bublik in what should be tight, high-quality matchups.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 13

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz rallies late to reach Dallas semis

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz overcame a 5-2 deficit in the third-set tiebreaker, winning the final five points to rally past fellow U.S. player Sebastian Korda 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals of the Nexo Dallas Open on Friday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

ATP Rotterdam Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexander Bublik

The semifinals are set at the ATP Rotterdam Open and it promises to be an entertaining day of tennis in the Netherlands’ second city. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, as well as the action at WTA Doha, ATP Dallas, and ATP Buenos Aires.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 13

Victoria Mboko, Karolina Muchova to square off in Doha title match

No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko delivered six aces while recording a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open at Doha.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

WTA Doha Final Prediction: Victoria Mboko vs Karolina Muchova

After a grueling week of tennis in Doha, it is time to crown a champion as Championship Saturday rolls on at the first WTA 1000 tournament of the year.

Marin Cilic News / BBC Sport / February 13

Pinnington Jones' dream Dallas run ended by Cilic

Great Britain's Jack Pinnington Jones has his dream run at the Dallas Open ended by veteran Marin Cilic in the quarter-finals.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / HITC / February 13

Tsitsipas admits he stopped enjoying tennis in 2025 as he remains unsure about his future

Stefanos Tsitsipas has opened up about a rough patch in his career that he is currently working through. While Tsitsipas is a two-time Grand Slam finalist, he has not gone past the quarterfinal stage of a major tournament since falling in the 2023 Australian Open final.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Victoria Mboko Breaks Into the Top 10 With Doha Statement

Victoria Mboko’s remarkable ascent reached another milestone at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha, where the 19-year-old Canadian secured her Top 10 debut with a commanding 6-3 6-2 semifinal win over Jelena Ostapenko.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Elena Rybakina set for new milestone in Dubai After Sabalenka and Swiatek withdraw

The world’s top two players won’t be taking part in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have both decided to skip the WTA 1000 event, catching a few people off guard with the timing.

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Jannik Sinner trains with top 60 player ahead of Qatar Open debut

Jannik Sinner will make his Qatar Open debut next week. The Italian missed out on a chance to compete in Doha last year due to his three-month tennis suspension.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

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.

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.

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 / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Andy Roddick Goes to Bat for Serena Williams: Why the GOAT’s Weight-Loss ‘Shortcut’ Might Actually Be Tactical Genius

If you thought the only action at Super Bowl 60 was happening on the field, you clearly weren’t paying attention to the commercial breaks. In a move that managed to eclipse even the halftime show chatter, Serena Williams—arguably the greatest athlete to ever pick up a racket—dropped a bombshell.