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Former top 10 player wins just one game in first round thrashing at the Qatar Open

The Qatar Open has already seen some big surprises at this year’s tournament. Doha is hosting the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season once again, but is without the likes of Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka.

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Who Alexandra Eala is being likened to on the WTA Tour amid her Qatar Open exit

Alexandra Eala’s run at the Qatar Open ended early, with the Filipina bowing out in the opening round against Tereza Valentova. In the first-set tiebreak, Eala fought off three set points, hinting at another comeback after her recent win in Abu Dhabi.

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Coco Gauff is the Latest Star Upset in Qatar Open

After just a few days of action at the 2026 Qatar Open, there has been no shortage of surprising results in the first WTA Masters 1000 event of the year.

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Taylor Fritz offers optimism as he resumes competition post-Australian Open

Taylor Fritz is set to return to action at the Dallas Open this week, marking his first appearance since the Australian Open. The American went out in straight sets to Lorenzo Musetti in the fourth round of Melbourne Park’s opening Grand Slam event.

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Daniil Medvedev Goes On a Massive Rant On Head Tennis Balls

If you thought the 2026 tennis season was going to be a quiet campaign for Daniil Medvedev, think again. The former world No. 1 has never been one to shy away from a conflict—whether it’s with the crowd, the umpire, or the camera lens—but his latest adversary is something inanimate: the tennis balls.

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John Isner shares his view on Stan Wawrinka’s retirement plans

Back in December 2025, Stan Wawrinka revealed that the 2026 season would be his final one on the ATP Tour. The announcement was met with an emotional response from fans and fellow players, who praised the three-time Grand Slam champion for his incredible career.

Tennis News / HITC / February 10

The wider impact of Amanda Anisimova’s latest loss on Coco Gauff

The early departure of Amanda Anisimova from the Qatar Open will significantly affect Coco Gauff. Anisimova’s victory at the Qatar Open last year was the catalyst for a breakout season for the American.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Novak Djokovic’s Reaction To Ilia Malinin’s Backflip Tells the Whole Story

You know you’ve done something truly insane when you make the greatest tennis player of all time look like he just saw a ghost. Novak Djokovic has seen it all.

Jelena Ostapenko News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

The Full Jelena Ostapenko Experience: Comebacks, Controversy, and Chaos in Doha

If there is one absolute truth in professional tennis right now, it’s this: a Jelena Ostapenko match is never boring. You don’t buy a ticket to watch her play just for the forehands; you buy a ticket for the rollercoaster.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / February 10

Emma Raducanu’s official reason for withdrawing from latest match confirmed

Emma Raducanu was forced to retire from her opening match at the Qatar Open, unable to finish against Camila Osorio due to injury. Raducanu was behind 6-2, 4-6, 0-2 in the round of 64 in Doha when she signaled that she couldn’t continue.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / February 10

Joao Fonseca sets clear career goal before starting Buenos Aires title defence

Joao Fonseca is back in Argentina, getting ready to defend his title at the Buenos Aires Open. It was this event a year ago where Fonseca claimed his first ATP Tour title, beating home favourite Francisco Cerundolo in the final.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Fritz vs Giron

Diallo – Shelton: 10.02.2026 22:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Gabriel Diallo has lost four of his last five matches. Last week, Diallo played in the Davis Cup, where he lost to Heide and defeated Pucinelli de Almeida.

Marin Cilic News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Cilic vs Tien

Cilic – Tien: 10.02.2026 19:00 CEST H2H: 0-1 Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Ruud in the third round in four tight sets.

Qinwen Zheng News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Qinwen Zheng Impresses on Return to Tour

Qinwen Zheng booked a place in the Qatar Total Energies Open second round, winning in a comeback win against Sofia Kenin. After losing a scrappy first set 6-4, she dialled in to win 12 of the remaining 15 games and set up a second round with world No.

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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.

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