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On YouTubeCarlos Alcaraz News / Tennis Infinity / February 2
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from 2026 Rotterdam Open 
Carlos Alcaraz will not compete at the 2026 Rotterdam Open, withdrawing from the event after his win at the Australian Open. At the start of his tennis career, Alcaraz used to travel to South America to compete at the Golden Swing.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 2
Novak Djokovic Delivers Huge Praise for 'Legendary' Carlos Alcaraz After Australian Open Final
And just like that, the 2026 Australian Open is in the books — a tournament that started slowly but finished with no shortage of drama, driven by a spectacular final two rounds that more than delivered.
The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz
Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 2
ATP Montpellier Best Bets Including Bautista-Agut vs O’Connell
Martinez – Mannarino: 02.02.2026 16:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Pedro Martinez has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Quimper, Martinez played at the Challenger tournament, losing to Gueymard Wayenburg in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets.
Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / February 2
Elena Rybakina: The Silent Operator
There is something definitely admirable about how Elena Rybakina goes about her business on a tennis court. There is very little to go by from her on-court demeanor.
Tennis News / BBC Sport / February 2
Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina become the first mothers to be ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time.
Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / February 2
Post-Australian Open Power Rankings: Alcaraz remains on top
The Australian Open has concluded, and the tennis world looks different now. Carlos Alcaraz is a Melbourne champion for the first time in his career after lifting the only Grand Slam trophy that had eluded him.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 2
'It’s Unbelievable': Carlos Alcaraz Hails Novak Djokovic’s Longevity
Not short of historical landmarks in tennis already, Carlos Alcaraz arguably claimed his magnum opus after becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam, overcoming Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
Tennis News / ESPN / February 2
Alcaraz plans kangaroo tattoo after Australian win
"I already know it's going to be a kangaroo. I just don't know the place," Carlos Alcaraz said of his plans to commemorate his 2026 Australian Open victory over Novak Djokovic.
Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / February 1
Carlos Alcaraz taking on calendar Grand Slam challenge ‘one at a time’
At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz managed to complete a tennis grand slam. He finally accomplished that incredible feat on Sunday, when he took down the legendary Novak Djokovic in the finals of the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, to the tune of a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 score.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 1
WTA Roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Liudmila Samsonova advance in Abu Dhabi
Fifth-seeded Liudmila Samsonova and sixth-seeded Leylah Fernandez both advanced in straight sets in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Open, played on the outdoor hard courts in the United Arab Emirates.
Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
WTA Cluj-Napoca Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Greet Minnen
Emma Raducanu will play for the first time since splitting with Francisco Roig on Day 2 in Cluj-Napoca. She faces an interesting matchup against the veteran Greet Minnen.
Roberto Bautista Agut News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
ATP Montpellier Day 1 Predictions Including Roberto Bautista Agut vs Christopher O’Connell
The first ATP event after the Australian Open kicks off in the south of France, and, as is the norm, a whole host of Frenchmen are on the order of play in Montpellier on Monday, which has three main draw matches scheduled.
Karolina Pliskova News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
WTA Cluj-Napoca Day 2 Predictions Including Karolina Pliskova vs Anastasia Zakharova
Seven opening round WTA Cluj-Napoca matches are scheduled for day with a former-world #1 amongst those headlining the action. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Emma Raducanu vs Greet Minnen.
Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
WTA Tour Rankings: Movers of the Week Including Elena Rybakina
As the 2026 Australian Open has come to a close, there will be quite a few big moves around the WTA top 100 once new rankings are officially released on Monday.
Jelena Ostapenko News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
WTA Abu Dhabi Day 2 Predictions Including Jelena Ostapenko vs Oksana Selekhmeteva
There are a lot of exciting matches to look forward to on Day 2 of the WTA Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, including the clash between Alexandra Eala and Zeynep Sonmez.
Paula Badosa News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
WTA Abu Dhabi Day 2 Predictions Including Paula Badosa vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich
Eight first-round matches are scheduled on Day 2 of the WTA Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. This article features former world No.2 Paula Badosa, who will take on Aliaksandra Sasnovich for the second time in her career.
Tennis News / ESPN / February 1
Way-too-early Grand Slam predictions for the rest of 2026
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are the newly crowned Australian Open champions. Who will win the rest of the majors? We make predictions.
Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / February 1
Novak Djokovic's 2012 Australian Open racket sells for $540K
Shortly before Novak Djokovic took the court for Sunday's Australian Open men's final, a racket he used to win the 2012 tournament set a record for the highest selling price for any game-used racket.
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?
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 31
Elena Rybakina rallies, tops Aryna Sabalenka for first Australian Open title
Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from three games down in the third set to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her first Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne.
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