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On YouTubeTennis News / HITC / February 6
Kim Clijsters predicts how best-of-five could impact Iga Swiatek
Kim Clijsters has responded to the ongoing debate about whether women should play best-of-five-set matches in the future. The topic comes up often and has seen more discussion over the past week following comments from Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley, who said he wants to see women play best-of-five sets at the event next year.
Tennis News / HITC / February 6
Three players who walked away from the 2026 Australian Open with nothing to show for it
With the Australian Open now wrapped up, it was Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina who walked away with the biggest honours. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s final, while Rybakina came out on top against Aryna Sabalenka to take the women’s title.
Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / February 6
Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open opponent shares thoughts on his behaviour during their match
Nick Kyrgios has never been one to shy away from controversy, with his on-court behaviour often splitting opinion among fans and pundits alike. Although he didn’t play singles, Kyrgios still featured in the men’s and mixed doubles competitions.
The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz
Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?
Flavio Cobolli News / Field Level Media / February 5
ATP roundup: Luca Nardi upsets fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli
Italian Luca Nardi blasted 17 winners as he downed countryman and ATP No. 20 Flavio Cobolli, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday at Montpellier. Nardi was one of five winners on Thursday to finalize the quarterfinal matchups of the France-based event.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 5
WTA roundup: Hailey Baptiste charges into Abu Dhabi semis
The United States' Hailey Baptiste defeated Russia's fifth-seeded Liudmila Samsonova on Thursday on the indoor hard court's only three-set match, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates.
Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
WTA Cluj-Napoca Semifinal Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Oleksandra Oliynykova
Emma Raducanu, the crowd favorite at the WTA 250 event in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is one win away from a first WTA final appearance since her storied 2021 US Open run.
Leylah Fernandez News / HITC / February 5
Leylah Fernandez issues emotional message celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Leylah Fernandez has been extremely busy in 2026 so far as she looks to add more success on the court. Fernandez is a five-time champion on the WTA Tour, and once climbed as high as 13th in the world rankings.
Adrian Mannarino News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
ATP Montpellier Best Bets Including Mannarino vs Gea
Mannarino – Gea: 06.02.2026 14:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Adrian Mannarino has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Montpellier, Mannarino defeated Martinez in the opening round in straight sets.
Victoria Mboko News / HITC / February 5
Victoria Mboko shares Instagram message after making her Australian Open debut
Victoria Mboko can look back with pride after impressing on her debut at the Australian Open. Mboko made it to the fourth round of the Australian Open, knocking out Emerson Jones, Caty McNally and Clara Tauson.
Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 5
Why Jannik Sinner will not attend the Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony as planned
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6 in Milan. But Jannik Sinner, the ATP world number two and four-time Grand Slam champion, won’t be in attendance.
Janice Tjen News / ESPN / February 5
Eala suffers singles exit in Abu Dhabi but marches on in doubles with Indonesian 'SEAster' Tjen 
Despite a singles loss, Alex Eala can continue to shine at the Abu Dhabi Open -- alongside fellow Southeast Asian star Janice Tjen in doubles.
Clara Tauson News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
WTA Abu Dhabi Semifinal Predictions Including Clara Tauson vs Sara Bejlek
The 2026 WTA Abu Dhabi Open has reached the semifinal stage. Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek faces third seed Clara Tauson, while Hailey Baptiste will lock horns against Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / February 5
Alcaraz vs. Djokovic draws biggest ratings for Australian Open in 9 years
A compelling final between two of tennis' biggest names meant a big ratings increase for the Australian Open, Front Office Sports reported. Carlos Alcaraz's victory over Novak Djokovic, despite a 3:30 a.m.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka Withdraw from Qatar Open
The first WTA Masters 1000 event of the season is upon us, with the Tour set to arrive in Doha next week. After the highs and lows of the Australian Open, players now shift their focus to the Middle East swing as they look to capitalise on what is still the relatively early stage of the 2026 tennis season.
Jack Draper News / Serve on SI / February 5
Jack Draper Headlines New Vuori Campaign
The ATP Tour has not been the same without Jack Draper this season. Luckily, the top-ranked British star is expected to return to action soon, and he will do so outfitted in Vuori.
Casper Ruud News / HITC / February 5
Casper Ruud avoids ATP sanction after taking advantage of a new rule to withdraw from event
Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the Dallas Open, but he will not receive a fine from the ATP Tour. Ruud has pulled out of several tournaments since the birth of his child, including Norway’s Davis Cup tie with Great Britain.
Tennis News / HITC / February 5
Why Felix Auger-Aliassime believes Novak Djokovic is the greatest of all time
Felix Auger-Aliassime has shared his view on who he believes holds the title of the greatest tennis player of all time. Auger-Aliassime’s exit came after he was forced to retire from his opening-round match against Nuno Borges due to cramping.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
Rafael Nadal Responds to Serena Williams’ Former Coach Amid Big Three vs Alcaraz–Sinner Debate
With the rapid rise of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent years, debate has intensified over how the two modern stars would have fared had they competed in the same era as the Big Three.
Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 5
Emma Raducanu on Verge of Second WTA Title
Emma Raducanu has only won one WTA Tour-level title in her career: the 2021 US Open. Since then, Raducanu has battled injuries and a revolving door of coaches to try to reach her highest level of play.
Stan Wawrinka News / HITC / February 5
Stan Wawrinka posts message on social media after winning first match since Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka was excellent down under… Playing the Australian Open for the final time, Wawrinka won his opening match against Laslo Djere in four sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
Alexandra Eala News / Field Level Media / February 5
WTA roundup: Alexandra Eala saves match point in Abu Dhabi win
The Philippines' Alexandra Eala saved a match point while rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Wednesday in the second round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates.
Stan Wawrinka News / Field Level Media / February 5
Stan Wawrinka, 40, earns noteworthy win in Montpellier
Stan Wawrinka wasn't acting his age on Wednesday during a first-round victory over Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic in the first round of the Open Occitanie on Wednesday in Montpellier, France.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / February 1
How can Carlos Alcaraz top historic career Grand Slam?
What's next for tennis star Carlos Alcaraz after completing the coveted career Grand Slam?
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