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WTA Tour Rankings: Movers of the Week Including Victoria Mboko

Following the first WTA 1000 event of the season in Doha, LWOT breaks down the major WTA moves in the ranking charts. The season’s second WTA 1000 has already begun in Dubai.

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Victoria Mboko responds to Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka Dubai Open withdrawals

Victoria Mboko may have come up short in the Qatar Open final, but there is no time to dwell on it with the Dubai Tennis Championships already underway.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Delray Beach Day 1 Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata

Five matches feature on day 1 of the ATP Delray Beach Open in sunny Florida as the spring North American hard-court season continues. Four American players will be in action on the day, how many will advance to the next round?

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Alejandro Tabilo News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Rio de Janeiro Day 1 Predictions Including Alejandro Tabilo vs Emilio Nava

On paper, this week’s ATP 500 event in Rio might well turn out to be the weakest ATP 500 event of the year, with no Top 15 players in the draw and #19 Francisco Cerundolo the highest seed.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 15

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton wins epic Dallas final over Taylor Fritz

No. 2 seed Ben Shelton saved three championship points on his way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 comeback victory over No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz to win the Nexo Dallas Open on Sunday.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

Felix Auger-Aliassime: From Finals Curse to Canadian Number One

Felix Auger-Aliassime once had a finals problem. Not anymore. Yes, he lost his most recent final in Rotterdam to Alex de Minaur, but that singular defeat doesn’t change the larger narrative: he’s conquered his demons.

Karolina Muchova News / HITC / February 15

Karolina Muchova posts four-word message on social media after winning the Qatar Open

Karolina Muchova secured her first title since 2019 after defeating Victoria Mboko in Saturday’s Qatar Open final. Muchova, the new world number 11, defeated Mboko 6-4, 7-5, winning her first WTA Tour event since the 2019 Korea Open.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Amanda Anisimova explains how Serena Williams has inspired the next generation of American players

Serena Williams propped up American tennis for two decades in a difficult period for the once-tennis behemoth. Williams won 23 Grand Slams in a period where the men’s game was faltering after the retirements of Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbara Krejcikova

Entertainment is all-but guaranteed on day two at WTA Dubai with a number of star names scheduled to be in action and 14 matches on the slate. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu and Jaqueline Cristian vs Victoria Mboko.

Iva Jovic News / HITC / February 15

Iva Jovic shares the reason why she hasn’t played a tournament since the Australian Open

Iva Jovic was one of the breakout stars of the Australian Open, reaching the quarter-finals of the event at the age of 18. The American teenager defeated Jasmine Paolini, Yulia Putinseva, Priscilla Hon, and Katie Volynets to announce herself to the world.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

After 17 years, Mboko and Andreeva surpass mark set by Azarenka and Wozniacki

Victoria Mboko sealed her spot in the Qatar Open final with a convincing win over Jelena Ostapenko. Along the way, she has knocked off some notable names, including Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva and Vera Zvonareva.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu

There should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate in the UAE, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova and Victoria Mboko vs Jaqueline Cristian.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Jaqueline Cristian vs Victoria Mboko

There should be plenty of entertaining on day two at WTA Dubai with a number of star names set to be in action. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova as the first round of the tournament comes to a close.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Sofia Kenin vs Clara Tauson

It will be another busy day at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships with 14 matches on the slate in the desert. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova.

Leylah Fernandez News / Field Level Media / February 15

Leylah Fernandez comes from set down to win in Dubai

Leylah Fernandez of Canada rallied to upset No. 13 Liudmila Samsonova 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Tournament director calls for sanctions after Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek withdrawals

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have caused a stir at the Dubai Tennis Championships by withdrawing from the Masters event at the last minute. Both were expected to feature in the tournament, but pulled out just one day before it was due to begin.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac

There should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day one at ATP Doha with six matches on the slate in Qatar. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Daniil Medvedev vs Shang Juncheng.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

Victoria Mboko: The Numbers Behind Tennis’s Next Star

Victoria Mboko stands alone as women’s tennis’s most captivating young talent right now. Her recent run to the Doha final, where she fell to the crafty Karolina Muchova, only reinforced what the numbers have been telling us for months: this isn’t a flash in the pan.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Shang Juncheng

ATP action gets underway in the Middle East at ATP Doha with big servers and baseline grinders alike having plenty to enjoy in the fast conditions. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule on day one, but who will book their spot in the second round?

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Jannik Sinner has now assessed his Australian Open defeat against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner is set to make his return to the ATP Tour next week, following his Australian Open semi-final loss. Sinner was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park, with the Serbian star coming out on top in a five-set battle.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Serena Williams’ former coach suggests why she is the ‘greatest female player ever’

Serena Williams is seemingly edging closer to a stunning comeback to tennis following her reentry into the anti-doping testing pool. Williams will be eligible to play on the WTA Tour later this month, but it remains to be seen if she will do so, aged 44.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15