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Venus Williams Shakes Up Field at 2026 ATX Open

American women's tennis legend Venus Williams has committed to playing in the 2026 ATX Open. Williams accepted a wildcard spot for the singles draw of the WTA 250 event in Austin, Texas.

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Kartal beats lucky loser after Bencic withdraws in Abu Dhabi

Great Britain's Sonay Kartal beats lucky loser Renata Zarazua to reach the last eight of the Abu Dhabi Open after original opponent - and defending champion - Belinda Bencic withdraws through illness.

Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Serena Williams’ former coach clear on whether women should play five sets at Grand Slams

Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley has raised eyebrows with his announcement of plans to introduce five-set matches for women at the Australian Open, reigniting a longstanding debate.

Tennis News / ESPN / February 4

Mumbai Open stumble just another lesson in Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi's undisputed growth

With Maaya's natural calibre and the backing of her dedicated team, she has the potential to be more than good.

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The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz

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Emma Navarro News / HITC / February 4

Why Emma Navarro’s early 2026 results are alarming fans

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 WTA season, Emma Navarro supporters would have been hoping for a quick turnaround to start 2026. Following Wimbledon, she suffered early exits at four of the seven tournaments she played in, including Washington, Cincinnati, Monterrey and Wuhan.

Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Rafael Nadal’s uncle takes huge shot at Carlos Alcaraz’s success with ‘lucky’ statement

Toni Nadal has sparked debate in the tennis world after making a blunt assessment of Carlos Alcaraz’s rise, suggesting the Spaniard has benefited from a changing competitive landscape.

Alexander Zverev News / HITC / February 4

Alexander Zverev joins former Grand Slam semifinalist in Rotterdam doubles draw

He’s now back in Europe, preparing for a busy schedule with three tournaments lined up in quick succession. Alexander Zverev came agonisingly close to booking a place in his fourth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, pushing the match all the way after recovering from two sets down in the semi-finals.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 4

Jimmy Connors Doesn’t Hold Back: Is Aryna Sabalenka Missing the 'Killer Instinct' to be a Legend?

Tennis can be an incredibly cruel sport. You can dominate for two weeks, blasting opponents off the court with sheer power, only to have everything unravel in the few hours that matter most.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard News / Total Apex Sports / February 4

A Freak Accident: The Truth Behind Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s Mid-Match Exit in Montpellier

It’s one of those moments that makes the entire stadium go silent. You’re watching a match, the rhythm of the ball going back and forth is hypnotic, and then suddenly, everything stops.

Jack Draper News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

'Very Special for Me': Jack Draper Confirms Tennis Comeback After Injury Layoff

The world of tennis never stops, and after the first Major of the year concluded in dramatic fashion, the focus now shifts to tour tournaments across the globe, as well as the Davis Cup qualifiers.

Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Jessica Pegula explains why Coco Gauff’s ‘mini meltdown’ didn’t happen in locker room

Jessica Pegula offered a clear explanation of why Coco Gauff’s recent racquet-smashing incident at the Australian Open didn’t unfold in the locker room, drawing on her own experiences and the unique context of the moment.

Martin Damm News / Field Level Media / February 3

Qualifier Martin Damm upsets seventh seed in Montpellier

Martin Damm, a 22-year-old qualifier from Florida, took down Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

ATP Montpellier Best Bets Including Humbert vs Mannarino

Damm – Bautista-Agut: 04.02.2026 13:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Martin Damm has won three of his last five matches. This week in Montpellier, Damm qualified for the main draw tournament.

Tennis News / HITC / February 3

Jennifer Capriati messages Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic after their Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played out an exciting Australian Open final at Rod Laver Arena, where the Spaniard emerged victorious. Alcaraz battled past Djokovic after three hours and two minutes of action in Melbourne, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 3

WTA roundup: Hailey Baptiste reaches Abu Dhabi quarters

Hailey Baptiste moved into the quarterfinals of the Abu Dhabi Open with a 7-6 (6), 0-6, 6-3 victory against No. 4 seed and fellow American Emma Navarro on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

ATP Montpellier Day 3 Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Hamad Medjedovic

Despite always being played the week after the Australian Open, the ATP 250 Montpellier always provides some high quality indoor attacking tennis and this year has been no exception so far.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws From Buenos Aires and Rio After Australian Open Injury

After a heartbreaking end to his Australian Open campaign, Lorenzo Musetti is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, with the Italian confirming that he will miss both the Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro tournaments this month.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 3

Taylor Fritz confirmed to play tournament he’s already won four times

Taylor Fritz will be analysing his game after another Grand Slam, having reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. Fritz had been struggling with injury heading into the Australian Open, but he decided to take on the hard-court event in Melbourne.

Sorana Cirstea News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

WTA Cluj-Napoca Day 4 Predictions Including Sorana Cirstea vs Tamara Zidansek

Six second-round matches are scheduled on day at WTA Cluj-Napoca. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate, including Emma Raducanu vs Kaja Juvan.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

WTA Cluj-Napoca Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Kaja Juvan

The remaining second-round matches will be played on WTA Cluj-Napoca day four with the top seeds all taking to the court. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering predictions for every match on the slate, including Sorana Cirstea vs Tamara Zidansek, but who will advance to the quarterfinals?

Katie Boulter News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

WTA Ostrava Day 4 Predictions Including Katie Boulter vs Viktorija Golubic

The remaining five round-of-16 matches at the WTA Ostrava Open will be played on day four. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our prediction for every match on the slate on what should be an entertaining day of tennis in Czechia, but who will advance?