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Jannik Sinner's Off-Court Moment With Tennis Star's Catches Attention

Tournament weeks are usually all about routines practice courts, recovery sessions, and staying locked in before the matches begin. But every now and then, even the biggest names on tour find a moment to step outside the tennis bubble and soak in what a host city has to offer.

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Badosa hits back at claim of 'disrespectful' retirement

Former world number two Paula Badosa responds to claims she is "disrespectful to the game" following her withdrawal from a match in Dubai.

Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

ATP Delray Beach Day 3 Predictions Including Alex Michelsen vs Sebastian Korda

Despite being a 250 event in the same week as two ATP 500 events, Delray Beach features an amazing field this week and it has already produced plenty of high quality tennis.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 17

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz posts straight-set win in Doha

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match since completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, shook off two set points while defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday in Doha.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / February 17

Nick Kyrgios reacts on Instagram after helping sell out Madison Square Garden

Nick Kyrgios doesn’t play much tennis these days, but when he does, people watch… The controversial Aussie is always in demand, on and off the court. He only played a handful of tournaments in 2025, and finished the year ranked 671st.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

ATP Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Valentin Royer

The third day at the ATP 500 in Doha promises even more excitement as former champions Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev are in action as they look to make it a fourth consecutive title win by a Russian in the Qatari capital.

Tennis News / HITC / February 17

Victoria Mboko follows in the footsteps of Jennifer Capriati after breaking the WTA Top 10

Victoria Mboko continues to go from strength to strength on the WTA Tour, where she is one of the most exciting players right now. Mboko has a 13-4 win-loss record in 2026 so far, with her fine efforts including a run to the finals of the Adelaide International and the Qatar Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

WTA Dubai Day 4 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens

Coco Gauff will seek her fifth win over Elise Mertens on Day 4 of the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships, while Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina face off in a Top 10 clash of mothers.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

WTA Dubai Day 4 Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Iva Jovic

Jessica Pegula faces Iva Jovic in an exciting all-American clash on Day 4 of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Meanwhile, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina targets her 13th match win of the season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

ATP Doha Day 3 Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin

More exciting matches are on the schedule on the third day of the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open, including two former champions, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov, in action.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Against Arthur Rinderknech To Begin Qatar Open

There’s something about watching a top athlete figure things out on the fly. It’s not always pretty, but it’s almost always compelling. Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his history-making run at the Australian Open, stepped onto the hard courts of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday not just as a participant, but as the man everyone is gunning for.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

ATP Doha Best Bets Including Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin

Doha is set for a big night of tennis as Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas headline the ATP 500 second-round action. There are some clear favourites on paper, but also a few interesting betting angles worth a closer look.

Iva Jovic News / HITC / February 17

Iva Jovic shares her goal on the WTA Tour which is the same from her juniors career

Iva Jovic has quickly become one of the most exciting players on the WTA Tour, having made a rapid progression from junior tennis. At just 18 years old, Jovic is already a one-time WTA champion, emerging victorious in Guadalajara last year.

Amanda Anisimova News / HITC / February 17

Amanda Anisimova calls it “heartbreaking” as WTA player retires aged just 25

Destanee Aiava recently announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25, citing major issues with the sport’s culture. Aiava’s decision comes just three weeks after her first-round exit at the Australian Open.