Alexandra Eala’s steady rise in tennis has been one of the more intriguing storylines on the WTA Tour over the past year or so, particularly given that she comes from a nation with no true tennis pedigree at the professional level, despite being one of the most passionate sporting nations in the world.
The quarterfinals are set at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open, and with the withdrawal of defending champion Belinda Bencic, the draw is open for everyone else to show their potential.
Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open didn’t go as planned. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had been handed a wildcard into the event, was knocked out in the first round by Olga Danilovic.
Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime will face three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka for the first time at the ATP 250 in Montpellier. Who will reach the quarterfinals?
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title fell short at the 2026 Australian Open, even after a strong run through the later stages. His path to the semi-finals wasn’t without some good fortune, benefiting from Jakub Mensik’s withdrawal and Lorenzo Musetti’s retirement.
Casper Ruud will not be able to help Norway in their upcoming Davis Cup tie against Great Britain, prioritizing more important things in life. Ruud is the most successful tennis player to ever come out of Norway, which is why his country often depends on him in the Davis Cup.
Great Britain's Sonay Kartal beats lucky loser Renata Zarazua to reach the last eight of the Abu Dhabi Open after original opponent - and defending champion - Belinda Bencic withdraws through illness.
Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley has raised eyebrows with his announcement of plans to introduce five-set matches for women at the Australian Open, reigniting a longstanding debate.
After a disappointing finish to the 2025 WTA season, Emma Navarro supporters would have been hoping for a quick turnaround to start 2026. Following Wimbledon, she suffered early exits at four of the seven tournaments she played in, including Washington, Cincinnati, Monterrey and Wuhan.
Toni Nadal has sparked debate in the tennis world after making a blunt assessment of Carlos Alcaraz’s rise, suggesting the Spaniard has benefited from a changing competitive landscape.
He’s now back in Europe, preparing for a busy schedule with three tournaments lined up in quick succession. Alexander Zverev came agonisingly close to booking a place in his fourth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, pushing the match all the way after recovering from two sets down in the semi-finals.
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.
It’s one of those moments that makes the entire stadium go silent. You’re watching a match, the rhythm of the ball going back and forth is hypnotic, and then suddenly, everything stops.
The world of tennis never stops, and after the first Major of the year concluded in dramatic fashion, the focus now shifts to tour tournaments across the globe, as well as the Davis Cup qualifiers.
Jessica Pegula offered a clear explanation of why Coco Gauff’s recent racquet-smashing incident at the Australian Open didn’t unfold in the locker room, drawing on her own experiences and the unique context of the moment.
Martin Damm, a 22-year-old qualifier from Florida, took down Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France.
Damm – Bautista-Agut: 04.02.2026 13:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Martin Damm has won three of his last five matches. This week in Montpellier, Damm qualified for the main draw tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played out an exciting Australian Open final at Rod Laver Arena, where the Spaniard emerged victorious. Alcaraz battled past Djokovic after three hours and two minutes of action in Melbourne, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
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.
Local competitor Nikola Bartunkova delivered a pleasant surprise to the fans in attendance when she knocked off No. 3 seed Anna Blinkova of Russia 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round of the Ostrava Open in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Monday.
Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain battled back from losing the opening set to beat Australia's Christopher O'Connell 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in opening-round action of the Open Occitanie on Monday in Montpellier, France.
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.