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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.

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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.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / February 11

Reason for Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the Qatar Open confirmed

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Qatar Open, delaying his return to the court. The Serb had been scheduled to make his first appearance since the Australian Open in Doha but won’t be making the trip.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / February 11

Nick Kyrgios agrees to play doubles with world number 470 after Davis Cup win

Nick Kyrgios has only played a handful of tournaments these last few years. After reaching the Wimbledon final in 2022, the Aussie began to struggle with injury.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 11

Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka Shake Up Their Schedules

If it feels like the 2026 Australian Open took a lot out of the world's best tennis players, fans are not imagining it. Several top-ranked players either stumbled in the matches immediately following the year's first Grand Slam tournament or changed their schedules.

Tennis News / HITC / February 11

Qinwen Zheng shares encouraging update ahead of Rybakina match in Doha

Qinwen Zheng has reached the last 16 of the Qatar Open after a three-set win over Alycia Parks, setting up a rematch with Elena Rybakina. Zheng needed two hours and 20 minutes to get past the American, with the final score reading 7-6, 3-6, 6-2.

Serena Williams News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

Serena Williams’ Super Bowl Gamble Sparked a Firestorm

When the commercials roll during the Super Bowl, we expect to see the usual suspects. We expect Clydesdales, we expect snack chips, and we expect movie trailers.

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Naomi Osaka News / HITC / February 11

Naomi Osaka pulls out of another WTA tournament amid injury concerns

Naomi Osaka’s struggles at the start of 2026 have continued, with the Japanese star pulling out of another tournament. Last month, Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a tight win over Sorana Cirstea.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

'He’s Already a Legend:' Rafael Nadal Anoints Carlos Alcaraz After Historic Career Grand Slam

When Rafael Nadal speaks about clay, you listen. When he speaks about the future of Spanish tennis, you take notes. But when the 22-time Grand Slam champion looks at a 22-year-old and drops the “L-word,” you realize the debate is effectively over.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

'You’re Always Young': Novak Djokovic Fuels Retirement Talk With Olympic Dream

Fresh off yet another deep run at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic was spotted enjoying time at the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside his family, with his next tournament on the tour potentially being the ATP 500 in Doha.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / February 11

Iga Swiatek says if she feels bad about beating players 6-0 after setting WTA record

Iga Swiatek has made a strong start to her campaign at the Qatar Open, easing past Janice Tjen 6-0, 6-3 in her opening match. Tjen had just pulled off a similar surprise against Beatriz Haddad Maia, dominating 6-0, 6-1 after Sorana Cirstea withdrew from their scheduled first-round clash.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Rotterdam Best Best Including Auger-Aliassime vs Popyrin

Popyrin – Auger-Aliassime: 11.02.2026 19:30 CEST H2H: 2-1 Alexei Popyrin has lost nine straight matches. The last match he played was in Manama, where he lost to Blanchet in the opening round in straight sets.

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.

Amanda Anisimova News / Field Level Media / February 9

Defending champ Amanda Anisimova bows out of Qatar opener

Amanda Anisimova, the No. 3 seed and reigning champion at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026, was forced to retire due to illness in the third set of her opening match against Karolina Pliskova on Monday in Doha.