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On YouTubeElena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / February 9
WTA Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Xinyu Wang
The second-round matches will start on Day 3 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, and the best players in the world will be in action. This article features the reigning Australian Open champion, Elena Rybakina, who faces a stern challenge against Xinyu Wang.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9
Serena Williams Set to Be Eligible for Return to Professional Tennis
For the first time since her retirement at the 2022 US Open, Serena Williams is closer than ever to a potential return to the WTA Tour. The 23-time Grand Slam champion is now officially less than two weeks away from being cleared to compete again.
The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz
Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?
Novak Djokovic News / Serve on SI / February 9
How Novak Djokovic Chased Closure at the 2026 Australian Open
The Melbourne and Novak Djokovic story has never had the adulation of Paris and Rafa Nadal. Nor Wimbledon and Roger Federer, where the All England Club’s exclusivity of elegance was internalised and embodied by the Swiss legend.
Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / February 9
Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania 
Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.
Tennis News / ESPN / February 9
Serena nears return eligibility; no plans revealed
Serena Williams passed another stage on the path to a possible comeback to professional tennis, being listed as eligible to return to competition on Feb.
Tennis News / HITC / February 9
Chris Evert’s verdict in the GOAT debate between Djokovic, Federer and Nadal
Questions over who stands as the greatest tennis player in history are likely to go on forever, given how much personal bias is wrapped up in any answer.
Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 9
Holger Rune Reacts to Serena Williams' Super Bowl Commercial
Tennis fans have closely followed Holger Rune's incredible journey back from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in October 2025. Rune took a break from his rapid recovery to weigh in on a debate that has transcended tennis.
Elena Rybakina News / HITC / February 9
Elena Rybakina reveals how she celebrated after winning the Australian Open
Elena Rybakina became a two-time Grand Slam champion with her Australian Open triumph. Nearly four years since clinching the 2022 Wimbledon title, Rybakina went all the way at Melbourne Park, in what was an incredible campaign.
Tennis News / HITC / February 9
41-year-old reaches Serena and Venus Williams landmark following Qatar Open victory
Vera Zvonareva has etched her name into the history books. The former world number two, now 41, made her return to professional tennis last December following a break of over a year, marking the occasion with a victory at a W100 event in Dubai.
Alexandra Eala News / Serve on SI / February 9
Alex Eala's Historic Day is Dampened in Doha
Earlier today, Alexandra Eala became the first woman from the Philippines to break into the top 40 in WTA rankings history. Thanks to her quarterfinals of Abu Dhabi, Eala rose from WTA World No.
Tennis News / HITC / February 9
Alexandra Eala reaches career-best ranking as Emma Raducanu also climbs sharply
Alexandra Eala is in line for another boost after her performance at the Abu Dhabi Open. Her popularity was clear in Abu Dhabi, where plenty of supporters turned up just to watch her play.
Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / February 9
ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Tiafoe vs Atmane
Nakashima – Bellucci: 09.02.2026 19:00 CEST H2H: 2-0 Brandon Nakashima has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to van de Zandschulp in the opening round, four tight sets to three.
Adrian Mannarino News / Last Word On Sports / February 9
Biggest Movers in the ATP Top 100 this Week Including Adrian Mannarino and Titouan Droguet
With the Australian Open wrapped up and the indoor hard-court swing underway, this week’s ATP rankings reflect the impact of the Open Occitanie in Montpellier.
Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / February 9
Felix Auger-Aliassime Continues Indoor Dominance in Montpellier
Since winning the title in Montpellier last year, Felix Auger-Aliassime has lost just four matches on indoor hardcourts: two by retirement, and two to Jannik Sinner.
Diana Shnaider News / Field Level Media / February 8
Alycia Parks kicks off Qatar Open by upsetting Diana Shnaider
A recent practice session with the great Serena Williams may have paid off for Alycia Parks, who took down Russian 15th seed Diana Shnaider 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) to begin the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Sunday in Doha.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
Five Players Withdraw From 2026 ABN AMRO Open Rotterdam
Several top ATP players will compete at the 2026 ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, and Stan Wawrinka, who is retiring after this season, are in the draw.
Katie Boulter News / HITC / February 8
Alex de Minaur’s funny message to Katie Boulter after her latest title win
Katie Boulter has achieved WTA Tour glory once again, winning her fourth WTA Tour title at the Osttrava Open. The British number four dropped just two sets on her way to the title and will now rise 36 places to world number 84.
Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
ATP Dallas Open Day 1 Predictions Including Sebastian Korda vs Michael Zheng
Now a 500-level event, the Nexo Dallas Open is the only ATP Tour indoor championship in the United States. The 28-player singles main draw is absolutely loaded, with 14 of the top 15-ranked Americans competing.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
WTA Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Karolina Pliskova
The WTA tour shifts its focus to the Middle East this week, with top-level hard court tennis on show at the Qatar Open in Doha. The conditions are typically quick, rewarding players who can strike early while still staying solid in longer baseline exchanges.
Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Field Level Media / February 8
Felix Auger-Aliassime defends title, sets Canadian record
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime successfully defended his Open Occitanie championship on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Adrian Mannarino in Montpellier, France.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 7
WTA roundup: Qualifier Sara Bejlek wins Abu Dhabi title
Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek defeated No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 7-6 (5), 6-1 to capture her first title on Saturday at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates.
Ekaterina Alexandrova News / Field Level Media / February 6
WTA roundup: Ekaterina Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
Second-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova dropped the first set but battled back to defeat Hailey Baptiste of the United States on Friday, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3,
Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 6
ATP roundup: Two Frenchmen reach semifinals in Montpellier
Adrian Mannarino overcame 12 aces to defeat fellow Frenchman Arthur Gea in the quarterfinals of the Open Occitanie on Friday in Montpellier, France. The wild card Gea won the first set thanks to a lost serve from Mannarino, but Mannarino was able to win the match in just more than 2 1/2 hours, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz 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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