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Nick Kyrgios unveils a new haircut on social media

Nick Kyrgios has been largely inactive in professional tennis over the past year, mainly due to injuries. Kyrgios did make a return to ATP Tour-level competition during the Australian swing, however, appearing at the Brisbane International as well as the Australian Open.

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Taylor Fritz rejects ‘very popular’ take on Roger Federer’s generation of players

Taylor Fritz has stepped into a growing discussion that’s become increasingly relevant in recent years. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner quickly rising to prominence just as the Big Three’s grip on the sport began to fade, some have started to wonder if this new generation might eventually surpass what came before them.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Casper Ruud offers solution to issue Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev have raised concerns about

Casper Ruud has become the latest top player to speak out about the demands of the tennis calendar. It’s an issue that keeps coming up, and many players aren’t shy about letting people know how they feel.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Casper Ruud reveals what Alcaraz and Sinner do better than Federer ever did

“Their [Sinner and Alcaraz] start to their career has been very impressive, but it’s difficult to compare eras. But I do believe the level of tennis is much higher now,” Ruud said in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Emma Raducanu’s former coach pushes back against narrative forming around Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is, without question, the standout player in tennis right now. The Spaniard sits comfortably atop the ATP rankings after his Australian Open win, holding 13,150 points.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek Withdraw from WTA Dubai

The second WTA 1000 event of the season is set to take a major hit, as the top two seeds, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, have both announced they will not be competing in Dubai.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

Novak Djokovic Delays Tour Return, Withdraws from ATP Doha

Former world #1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP 500 event in Doha this upcoming week, delaying his return to the tour after a runner-up finish at the Australian Open to start the 2026 season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Semifinal Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov

Two superb ATP Dallas semifinals are scheduled for Saturday. Former US Open champion Marin Cilic’s clash with Taylor Fritz will be followed by Ben Shelton’s match against the defending champion Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Taylor Fritz vs Marin Cilic

The ATP 500 Dallas semifinals are locked in, and we’re in for two big-serving showdowns. Taylor Fritz takes on former US Open champion Marin Cilic, while Denis Shapovalov meets Ben Shelton in a clash packed with firepower.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including Alexander Bublik vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

The ATP 500 Rotterdam semifinals are set, and we’ve got two exciting indoor hard-court battles on the schedule. Alex de Minaur meets Ugo Humbert, while Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Alexander Bublik in what should be tight, high-quality matchups.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 13

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz rallies late to reach Dallas semis

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz overcame a 5-2 deficit in the third-set tiebreaker, winning the final five points to rally past fellow U.S. player Sebastian Korda 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals of the Nexo Dallas Open on Friday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

ATP Rotterdam Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexander Bublik

The semifinals are set at the ATP Rotterdam Open and it promises to be an entertaining day of tennis in the Netherlands’ second city. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, as well as the action at WTA Doha, ATP Dallas, and ATP Buenos Aires.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 13

Victoria Mboko, Karolina Muchova to square off in Doha title match

No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko delivered six aces while recording a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open at Doha.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

WTA Doha Final Prediction: Victoria Mboko vs Karolina Muchova

After a grueling week of tennis in Doha, it is time to crown a champion as Championship Saturday rolls on at the first WTA 1000 tournament of the year.

Marin Cilic News / BBC Sport / February 13

Pinnington Jones' dream Dallas run ended by Cilic

Great Britain's Jack Pinnington Jones has his dream run at the Dallas Open ended by veteran Marin Cilic in the quarter-finals.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / HITC / February 13

Tsitsipas admits he stopped enjoying tennis in 2025 as he remains unsure about his future

Stefanos Tsitsipas has opened up about a rough patch in his career that he is currently working through. While Tsitsipas is a two-time Grand Slam finalist, he has not gone past the quarterfinal stage of a major tournament since falling in the 2023 Australian Open final.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Victoria Mboko Breaks Into the Top 10 With Doha Statement

Victoria Mboko’s remarkable ascent reached another milestone at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha, where the 19-year-old Canadian secured her Top 10 debut with a commanding 6-3 6-2 semifinal win over Jelena Ostapenko.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Elena Rybakina set for new milestone in Dubai After Sabalenka and Swiatek withdraw

The world’s top two players won’t be taking part in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have both decided to skip the WTA 1000 event, catching a few people off guard with the timing.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 13

Jannik Sinner trains with top 60 player ahead of Qatar Open debut

Jannik Sinner will make his Qatar Open debut next week. The Italian missed out on a chance to compete in Doha last year due to his three-month tennis suspension.

Tennis News / HITC / February 13

Shapovalov says Roger Federer is to blame for one career setback he’s had

Denis Shapovalov has highlighted a disadvantage in his career that he believes traces back to Roger Federer’s influence. The Canadian was once seen as one of the game’s most exciting young prospects, but that early promise hasn’t materialised into consistent results.

Denis Shapovalov News / Field Level Media / February 13

ATP roundup: Denis Shapovalov back in Dallas quarterfinals

Reigning champion Denis Shapovalov needed just 66 minutes to advance to the Nexo Dallas Open quarterfinals, defeating the United States' Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Andy Roddick Goes to Bat for Serena Williams: Why the GOAT’s Weight-Loss ‘Shortcut’ Might Actually Be Tactical Genius

If you thought the only action at Super Bowl 60 was happening on the field, you clearly weren’t paying attention to the commercial breaks. In a move that managed to eclipse even the halftime show chatter, Serena Williams—arguably the greatest athlete to ever pick up a racket—dropped a bombshell.