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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.

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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.

Ekaterina Alexandrova News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

WTA Abu Dhabi Final Prediction: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Sara Bejlek

The Middle East swing has once again offered an important early-season test on the WTA calendar, with Abu Dhabi producing a week of strong performances and breakthrough results.

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The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz

Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

The 'Men's singles French Open champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

WTA Cluj-Napoca Final Prediction: Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea

After a fascinating week of tennis across the tour, finals day has arrived at the WTA 250 Cluj-Napoca, and fans are in for a championship showdown between two of the top three seeds.

Katie Boulter News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

WTA Ostrava Final Prediction: Katie Boulter vs Tamara Korpatsch

Katie Boulter and Tamara Korpatsch’s WTA Ostrava final will be one of the most important matches of their careers. Boulter has an opportunity to win her fourth title and first in over a year, while Korpatsch seeks to become a two-time WTA titlist.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

Emma Raducanu’s Renaissance in Romania

Emma Raducanu has stood in only two finals during her professional career so far. Remarkably, both occurred within the same fortnight, sort of. It was August 2021 when a teenage Raducanu competed at the Chicago Challenger, fresh off what many considered a breakthrough performance at Wimbledon.

Simona Halep News / HITC / February 6

Why Simona Halep says she has no regrets about retiring from tennis

It’s been a year since Simona Halep retired from tennis… Halep played her final professional match at the 2025 Transylvania Open, losing in the first round before announcing her retirement on February 4.

Alexandra Eala News / HITC / February 6

20-year-old Alexandra Eala set for career landmark at Qatar Open

Alexandra Eala is having her strongest showing of the 2026 season so far at the Abu Dhabi Open. Eala fought back from a set down to defeat Aliksandra Sasnovich, earning a spot in the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 event.

Elena Rybakina News / HITC / February 6

Where Elena Rybakina stands among WTA’s top earners after Australian Open win

Elena Rybakina captured her second Grand Slam title with a strong showing at the Australian Open, putting together an impressive run to lift the trophy.

Tennis News / HITC / February 6

Andy Murray reacts to bold Alcaraz and Sinner vs prime Djokovic claims

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have ushered tennis into a new era, sparking comparisons with the ‘big three’. The last nine Grand Slams have all gone to either Sinner or Alcaraz.

Tennis News / HITC / February 6

Kim Clijsters predicts how best-of-five could impact Iga Swiatek

Kim Clijsters has responded to the ongoing debate about whether women should play best-of-five-set matches in the future. The topic comes up often and has seen more discussion over the past week following comments from Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley, who said he wants to see women play best-of-five sets at the event next year.

Tennis News / HITC / February 6

Three players who walked away from the 2026 Australian Open with nothing to show for it

With the Australian Open now wrapped up, it was Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina who walked away with the biggest honours. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s final, while Rybakina came out on top against Aryna Sabalenka to take the women’s title.