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Holger Rune strongly defends Serena Williams for promoting weight loss drug 
Serena Williams's public support for a weight loss drug has generated a polarized reaction, but Holger Rune does not agree with the criticism of her. Despite
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.
The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz
Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?
Elena Rybakina News / Tennis Infinity / February 9
Elena Rybakina provides fitness update ahead of first event since Australian Open win
Elena Rybakina will return to action at the 2026 Qatar Open in Doha, which will be her first tournament since becoming a two-time major winner. Rybakina started the new season by winning her second Grand Slam title.
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.
Mirra Andreeva News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
WTA Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Magda Linette
Play continues at the Qatar Open in Doha, where early-round matches often hinge on who adjusts quickest to the hard court conditions. With shorter rallies on offer but plenty of value in consistency, these matchups should reward players who can balance aggression with control as the tournament begins to take shape.
Tennis News / HITC / February 8
Retired Grand Slam champion says she ‘feels close to tennis again’ after WTA return
Simona Halep has sent a message to fans after returning to the Transylvania Open as an ambassador. The two-time Grand Slam champion retired at the Romanian event last year after losing to Lucia Bronzetti in the first round.
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 / Last Word On Sports / February 8
ATP Rotterdam Day 1 Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Ugo Humbert
Three ATP tournaments will be held this week, and the ATP Rotterdam Open is the biggest of them all. The tournament is stacked with great matchups from day one onwards, and fans can expect high-quality tennis right from the get-go.
Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
WTA Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Camila Osorio
The WTA Doha tournament rolls on as day two brings another host of intriguing matches and fascinating storylines. As always, LWOT will be bringing you our predictions for every match on the slate, including Maria Sakkari vs Zeynep Sonmez, Mirra Andreeva vs Magda Linette, and Amanda Anisimova vs Karolina Pliskova.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
WTA Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Zeynep Sonmez
First-round action continues at WTA Doha on what promises to be an entertaining day of tennis in Qatar. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Zheng Qinwen vs Sofia Kenin, Mirra Andreeva vs Magda Linette, and Amanda Anisimova vs Karolina Pliskova.
Jack Draper News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
Jack Draper Impresses On Return With Confident Davis Cup Win
Jack Draper returned to tennis with a 6-2 6-2 win over Norway’s Viktor Durasovic. In his first match since last August, he earned Great Britain’s first point in a 4-0 win in under an hour.
Coco Gauff News / HITC / February 8
Coco Gauff’s former coach highlights a key difference between the ATP and WTA Tour
Brad Gilbert keeps a watchful eye over both the ATP and WTA Tours as part of his role as an analyst. The former coach of Andy Murray, Coco Gauff, and Andre Agassi currently works for The Tennis Channel and often makes headlines with his opinions.
Tennis News / HITC / February 8
Patrick Mouratoglou challenges narratives around Jannik Sinner post-Australian Open
Jannik Sinner’s run at the 2026 Australian Open ended earlier than he had hoped. The Italian was aiming to become just the second player in Open Era history, after Novak Djokovic, to win three straight titles at Melbourne Park, having lifted the trophy in both 2024 and 2025.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8
The Death of the Untouchable Serve: How Big Serves Are Being Neutralised on the ATP Tiur
For nearly two decades, men’s tennis was governed by a simple truth: if you possessed a dominant serve, you controlled the match. The likes of Pete Sampras, John Isner, and Ivo Karlovic reinforced the idea that first-strike tennis began with the toss.
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,
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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