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Emma Raducanu opens up on illness during brutal Transylvania Open final defeat

Emma Raducanu put together a solid week in Romania, but it ended on a sour note after she was outplayed in the final. Sorana Cirstea took control from the start and did not let up, eventually winning the title with an emphatic 6-0, 6-2 scoreline.

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Carlos Alcaraz Career Slam Sees Him Join Tennis Pantheon At 22

And so “The Schizophrenic Slam”, as the 2026 Australian Open might ultimately be remembered after a generally dull fortnight was followed by a fantastic final weekend, ended up becoming a genuinely historic Slam.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Marie Bouzkova

The WTA Doha opening day is jam-packed with a lot of tantalizing encounters. Former champions, Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens, will be in action as they aim to rekindle their title-winning past.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

What Went Wrong for Emma Raducanu in the Cluj-Napoca Final?

Emma Raducanu’s week in Cluj-Napoca began like a fairy tale and ended in disappointment. The British player, who proudly claims Romanian heritage, received a warm welcome in the city, and this time she backed it up with genuinely strong play.

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Leylah Fernandez News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ann Li

A busy opening day of WTA Doha action is scheduled. 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and young star Diana Shnaider are among those whose matches are predicted in this article.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian

Despite her significant talent, the injury-prone Karolina Muchova has never won a WTA 1000 title. The Czech’s latest attempt will begin on Sunday against Jaqueline Cristian in Doha.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

ATP Montpellier Final Prediction: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Adrian Mannarino

The final in this year’s edition of Open Occitanie Montpellier is now set after some solid semifinal performances, with Felix Auger-Aliassime taking on Adrian Mannarino in a matchup that blends power with craft.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 7

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Adrian Mannarino reach Montpellier final

Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered 20 aces while posting a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory over French qualifier Titouan Droguet on Saturday to return to the finale of the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France.

Tennis News / HITC / February 7

What Alexander Bublik says the ATP locker room thinks about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Fans missed out on another Grand Slam final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but the two still put together solid runs at Melbourne Park. Even without another final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the Australian swing reinforced the sense that the pair remain the men everyone else must beat.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / February 7

Five Emma Raducanu Quotes After Transylvania Finals Loss

Sorana Cîrstea soundly defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets during their Transylvania Open finals showdown: 6-0, 6-2. While many tennis fans were disappointed that Raducanu was unable to capture her elusive second WTA Title, the former U.S.

Holger Rune News / HITC / February 7

Holger Rune issues latest injury update and reveals his new goal

Holger Rune is working his way back from the Achilles injury that brought his 2025 season to an early end. The injury happened during a semifinal clash against Ugo Humbert at the Stockholm Open, where Rune damaged the upper part of his Achilles tendon.

Valentin Vacherot News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Valentin Vacherot Was Not a One-Hit Wonder

True one-hit wonders in tennis are remarkably rare. Unlike other sports, even lesser-known players tend to accumulate multiple standout moments throughout their careers.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

How Carlos Alcaraz Won Ugly and Made History in Melbourne

Carlos Alcaraz did to Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Australian Open final what Djokovic has done to opponents for over a decade. It may not have been as clean and clinical as it often was with Djokovic in his prime, but the essence was identical.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

2026 Australian Open by the Numbers

The 2026 Australian Open is now behind us, but there are still noteworthy things to examine beyond the obvious headlines. Yes, Carlos Alcaraz added yet another chapter to his ever-growing legend.

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.

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Coco Gauff announces new doubles pairing with Masters champion in Qatar

Coco Gauff will compete in both singles and doubles at the Qatar Open, looking to regroup after her early exit at the Australian Open. Gauff struggled against Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, managing to win only three games.

Tennis News / HITC / February 7

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s classy tribute to Stan Wawrinka after Montpellier win

Stan Wawrinka carried on his farewell tour with a stop in Montpellier, following the send-off he received at the Australian Open. During the offseason, Wawrinka decided that this would be his final season before retirement.

Venus Williams News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Venus Williams to Play WTA Austin After Accepting Wildcard

Former world No. 1 Venus Williams is set to compete at the WTA 250 event in Austin later this month after accepting a wildcard into the tournament. The

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

ATP Montpellier Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Titouan Droguet

The 2026 edition of the ATP Montpellier Open is all set for an exciting close. The top seed is the only seed left in the last four while there is a surprise entrant in Martin Damm who is a qualifier.

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.

Flavio Cobolli News / Field Level Media / February 5