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Paula Badosa Fires Back at Fan Questioning Her Injuries

The prevailing theme of the WTA's Middle East Swing has been players' health. Withdrawals and walkovers have wreaked havoc on the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (Dubai WTA 1000).

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Jannik Sinner Laughs Off Novak Djokovic Pressure In Viral Qatar Moment

It’s often said that the only place a professional athlete can find true silence is in the precious few seconds before a serve, or perhaps within the solitary confinement of an ice bath.

Elena Rybakina News / HITC / February 18

What Elena Rybakina said to the physio before retiring from her Dubai match

Elena Rybakina retired from her third-round match against Antonia Ruzic at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. The Kazakh had won a topsy-turvy first set 7-5, but was pegged back in the second, 4-6, as Ruzic forced a decider.

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Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 18

Carlos Alcaraz admits how seeing Jannik Sinner in the draw impacts him

Carlos Alcaraz made a successful return to action at the Qatar Open, picking up his first win since taking the title at the Australian Open. After a short break following his Melbourne win, Alcaraz hit the practice courts again to get ready for his return in Doha.

Alexandra Eala News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Alexandra Eala Rocks in Third Top Ten Career Win

It’s Day 3 of a stacked card of action at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. An entertained crowd has come from watching big name favorites Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina breeze through their opening matches without losing a set.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / February 18

Wimbledon makes decision on broadcast setup after ‘backlash’ over Coco Gauff moment at Australian Open

Wimbledon has confirmed it will keep its broadcast camera set-up unchanged for this year’s championships, brushing off backlash that followed a Coco Gauff moment at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / February 18

Coco Gauff moves past Maria Sharapova in key atatt, with only Martina Hingis left ahead

Coco Gauff is through to the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships after seeing off Anna Kalinskaya on Tuesday. Gauff had struggled for form going into the match, coming off a heavy loss to Elina Svitolina in Melbourne and a surprising defeat to Elisabetta Cocciaretto in Doha.

Jannik Sinner News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Jannik Sinner's Off-Court Moment With Tennis Star's Catches Attention

Tournament weeks are usually all about routines practice courts, recovery sessions, and staying locked in before the matches begin. But every now and then, even the biggest names on tour find a moment to step outside the tennis bubble and soak in what a host city has to offer.

Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

ATP Delray Beach Day 3 Predictions Including Alex Michelsen vs Sebastian Korda

Despite being a 250 event in the same week as two ATP 500 events, Delray Beach features an amazing field this week and it has already produced plenty of high quality tennis.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 17

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz posts straight-set win in Doha

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match since completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, shook off two set points while defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday in Doha.

Jasmine Paolini News / ESPN / February 17

Alex Eala stuns Jasmine Paolini in Dubai

Alex Eala delivers a statement win over No. 6 seed Jasmine Paolini in the WTA Tour Dubai Tennis Championships Round of 32.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / February 17

Nick Kyrgios reacts on Instagram after helping sell out Madison Square Garden

Nick Kyrgios doesn’t play much tennis these days, but when he does, people watch… The controversial Aussie is always in demand, on and off the court. He only played a handful of tournaments in 2025, and finished the year ranked 671st.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

ATP Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Valentin Royer

The third day at the ATP 500 in Doha promises even more excitement as former champions Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev are in action as they look to make it a fourth consecutive title win by a Russian in the Qatari capital.

Tennis News / HITC / February 17

Victoria Mboko follows in the footsteps of Jennifer Capriati after breaking the WTA Top 10

Victoria Mboko continues to go from strength to strength on the WTA Tour, where she is one of the most exciting players right now. Mboko has a 13-4 win-loss record in 2026 so far, with her fine efforts including a run to the finals of the Adelaide International and the Qatar Open.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

WTA Dubai Day 4 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens

Coco Gauff will seek her fifth win over Elise Mertens on Day 4 of the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships, while Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina face off in a Top 10 clash of mothers.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

WTA Dubai Day 4 Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Iva Jovic

Jessica Pegula faces Iva Jovic in an exciting all-American clash on Day 4 of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Meanwhile, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina targets her 13th match win of the season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

ATP Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin

More exciting matches are on the schedule on the third day of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open, including two former champions, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov, in action.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Against Arthur Rinderknech To Begin Qatar Open

There’s something about watching a top athlete figure things out on the fly. It’s not always pretty, but it’s almost always compelling. Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his history-making run at the Australian Open, stepped onto the hard courts of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday not just as a participant, but as the man everyone is gunning for.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17