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ATP roundup: Jannik Sinner rolls in Doha opener

In his first match since losing an epic semifinal at the Australian Open late last month, second-seeded Jannik Sinner dumped Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Monday in Doha.

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WTA Dubai Day 3 Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Varvara Gracheva

The second round at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues on Day 3, featuring some solid matchups on the outdoor hard courts. Players with strong recent runs and good hard-court experience will aim to push deeper in this WTA 1000 event.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

WTA Dubai Day 3 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Daria Kasatkina

The second round at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues on Day 3, with plenty of exciting matchups lined up on the outdoor hard courts.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Another Setback for Lorenzo Musetti as World No. 5 Pulls Out of Acapulco

Lorenzo Musetti’s wait to return to a tennis court will continue longer than initially expected, as the Italian has been forced to pull out of the ATP Acapulco event taking place at the end of February.

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The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

WTA Dubai Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Anna Kalinskaya

All 16 round-of-32 matches in Dubai will be played on Day 3. French Open champion Coco Gauff’s battle with Anna Kalinskaya is one of the most exciting on the slate.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

WTA Dubai Day 3 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Kimberly Birrell

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina will try to bounce back from last week’s defeat to Victoria Mboko on the third day in Dubai. Iva Jovic’s match is also among the three predicted in this article.

Coco Gauff News / BBC Sport / February 16

People shouldn't be dying in the streets just for existing - Gauff on ICE

Coco Gauff says it is "tough to wake up" and see what is happening back home in the United States amid the president's immigration crackdown.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Fee Dwarfs Prize Money at Qatar Open

Whenever the tennis tour rolls into Doha, the Qatar Open tends to draw big crowds, big expectations, and even bigger storylines. This year is no different,

Victoria Mboko News / HITC / February 16

Victoria Mboko names her favorite tournament and favorite surface to play on

Victoria Mboko has rapidly become one of the biggest rising stars on the WTA Tour, as showcased at the Qatar Open. Mboko made it all the way to the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, but lost out to Karolina Muchova.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 16

Coco Gauff speaks out, doesn't 'like what's going on' in U.S.

Coco Gauff said at a press conference Sunday at the Dubai Tennis Championships that she's "proud to be an American" while also denouncing the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last month.

Iva Jovic News / Field Level Media / February 16

Iva Jovic survives up-and-down Dubai opener

No. 16 seed Iva Jovic came away with a roller-coaster 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

Jannik Sinner News / BBC Sport / February 16

Sinner returns with comfortable win in Qatar

Jannik Sinner enjoys a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals.

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Andrey Rublev vs Jesper de Jong

There are lots of exciting matches on display on day 2 of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open, including the match of the defending champion, Andrey Rublev, as he takes on Jesper de Jong.

Karolina Muchova News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Can Karolina Muchova Win The Major Title That Her Major Talent Merits?

Until her triumph at the weekend at the Qatar Open, the first WTA1000 event of 2026, the fact that Karolina Muchova had only ever won one WTA title in her entire career (the Korean Open in 2019) was perhaps the most shocking statistic in contemporary tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Rinderknech

There are 10 first-round matches scheduled on Day 2 of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open as the tournament enters a bright period. This article features world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, who will face France’s Arthur Rinderknech.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 16

Carlos Alcaraz responds to Novak Djokovic’s ‘copyright’ claim on his serve

Novak Djokovic recently made a hilarious claim regarding Carlos Alcaraz’s serve technique. During the Australian Open, video footage revealed that Alcaraz’s serve technique has been adjusted in recent months, and it now looks very similar to Novak Djokovic’s.

Marin Cilic News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

The Long Road Pays Off: Marin Cilic and the Meaning of 600 Wins

Marin Cilic’s week on the indoor hard courts at ATP Dallas was a reminder that elite tennis careers don’t always end quietly. Competing as an unseeded player, the 37-year-old Croatian reached the semifinals, ultimately falling in two tightly contested tiebreak sets to top seed Taylor Fritz.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 16

Ben Shelton delivers classy tribute to Taylor Fritz following Dallas Open title

Ben Shelton was crowned champion of the Dallas Open after coming from behind to beat Taylor Fritz in an all-American final. Shelton put on a terrific show to fight back from a set down, taking the match 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Denis Shapovalov News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Can Denis Shapovalov Reclaim His Promise?

Denis Shapovalov was once tennis’s golden child, especially after stunning Rafael Nadal on home soil in Canada. The hype felt justified. He had the game, the flair, the ceiling.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / February 16

Raducanu beaten by lucky loser in Dubai first round

British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round by lucky loser Antonia Ruzic.

Tennis News / HITC / February 16

Taylor Fritz explains decisive factor behind defeat to Ben Shelton in Dallas final

Last night in Dallas, Taylor Fritz pushed Ben Shelton all the way but came up short, unable to take his chances in the final of the Dallas Open. The 28-year-old fell to his fellow American in a tight three-set match, missing three championship points along the way.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / February 16