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Serena Williams Set to Be Eligible for Return to Professional Tennis

For the first time since her retirement at the 2022 US Open, Serena Williams is closer than ever to a potential return to the WTA Tour. The 23-time Grand Slam champion is now officially less than two weeks away from being cleared to compete again.

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How Novak Djokovic Chased Closure at the 2026 Australian Open

The Melbourne and Novak Djokovic story has never had the adulation of Paris and Rafa Nadal. Nor Wimbledon and Roger Federer, where the All England Club’s exclusivity of elegance was internalised and embodied by the Swiss legend.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / February 9

Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.

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Serena nears return eligibility; no plans revealed

Serena Williams passed another stage on the path to a possible comeback to professional tennis, being listed as eligible to return to competition on Feb.

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Chris Evert’s verdict in the GOAT debate between Djokovic, Federer and Nadal

Questions over who stands as the greatest tennis player in history are likely to go on forever, given how much personal bias is wrapped up in any answer.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 9

Holger Rune Reacts to Serena Williams' Super Bowl Commercial

Tennis fans have closely followed Holger Rune's incredible journey back from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in October 2025. Rune took a break from his rapid recovery to weigh in on a debate that has transcended tennis.

Elena Rybakina News / HITC / February 9

Elena Rybakina reveals how she celebrated after winning the Australian Open

Elena Rybakina became a two-time Grand Slam champion with her Australian Open triumph. Nearly four years since clinching the 2022 Wimbledon title, Rybakina went all the way at Melbourne Park, in what was an incredible campaign.

Tennis News / HITC / February 9

41-year-old reaches Serena and Venus Williams landmark following Qatar Open victory

Vera Zvonareva has etched her name into the history books. The former world number two, now 41, made her return to professional tennis last December following a break of over a year, marking the occasion with a victory at a W100 event in Dubai.

Alexandra Eala News / Serve on SI / February 9

Alex Eala's Historic Day is Dampened in Doha

Earlier today, Alexandra Eala became the first woman from the Philippines to break into the top 40 in WTA rankings history. Thanks to her quarterfinals of Abu Dhabi, Eala rose from WTA World No.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.