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Qinwen Zheng names key issue that affected her match against Elena Rybakina in Qatar

Qinwen Zheng’s impressive run in Qatar came to an end on Tuesday after a hard-fought battle with Elena Rybakina. After dropping the first set 6-4, Rybakina responded well, taking the second set 6-2 to force a decider.

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Taylor Fritz reacts to fans wearing his signature headband in Dallas

Taylor Fritz was the butt of a joke at the Dallas Open, where many fans donned his signature headband. Fritz was welcomed onto the court for his first round match against Marcos Giron by several supporters all part of one big joke.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

The Valentine’s message Amanda Anisimova has written to Coco Gauff

Amanda Anisimova and Coco Gauff both suffered early exits at the Qatar Open this week, despite being the third and fourth seeds at the event. Gauff was stunned by Elisabetta Cocciaretto in her opening match, while Anisimova was forced to retire from her contest against Karolina Pliskova while trailing in the deciding set.

Casper Ruud News / HITC / February 12

Casper Ruud nears ATP Tour return after training footage released

Casper Ruud hasn’t been seen on tour since the Australian Open. There, Ruud defeated Mattia Bellucci, Jaume Munar, and Marin Cilic, before losing to Ben Shelton in the fourth round.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Serena Williams’ former coach reveals how high he thinks Victoria Mboko can climb in the Rankings

Victoria Mboko has pulled off a fantastic upset at the Qatar Open, taking down one of the best in Aryna Sabalenka to reach the semi-finals. The 16-year-old is having a dream start to 2024, and her run in Doha is grabbing headlines.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 12

Maria Sakkari Left Speechless After Iga Swiatek Upset

Entering Thursday, it looked like the top two seeds in the Qatar Open (Doha WTA 1000) were destined to meet in the final. Elena Rybakina is still going strong, but Iga Swiatek's campaign is over.

Alexandra Eala News / HITC / February 12

Alexandra Eala pinpoints the ‘most important skill’ for student athletes

Alexandra Eala is one of the most popular players on the WTA Tour. The Filipina, 20, first made a name for herself at the 2025 Miami Open, reaching the semi-finals after defeating Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Andy Roddick Goes to Bat for Serena Williams: Why the GOAT’s Weight-Loss ‘Shortcut’ Might Actually Be Tactical Genius

If you thought the only action at Super Bowl 60 was happening on the field, you clearly weren’t paying attention to the commercial breaks. In a move that managed to eclipse even the halftime show chatter, Serena Williams—arguably the greatest athlete to ever pick up a racket—dropped a bombshell.

Andre Agassi News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Andre Agassi Hypes Up Steffi Graf’s Shock Move to Budget Sportswear Giant

If there is one thing we know about Andre Agassi, it’s that he wears his heart on his sleeve. Whether he was rocking denim shorts at the US Open in the

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Victoria Mboko sends a message with win over Mirra Andreeva in Qatar

Victoria Mboko booked her place in the Qatar Open second round with a hard-fought win over Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday. The Canadian, fresh off a doubles appearance alongside Coco Gauff, kept her nerve to come through against the 18-year-old 6-3, 3-6, 7-6.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Patrick Mouratoglou honestly shares how he’d feel about a Serena Williams comeback in 2026

Patrick Mouratoglou has spoken openly about how he would feel if his former player Serena Williams made a comeback to professional tennis. Mouratoglou was by Williams’ side for a decade before their split in April 2022.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

The Grand Slam record Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz haven’t been able to break

It’s been two years since Roger Federer stepped away from professional tennis, but his influence is still felt across the sport. This year, Federer appeared at the Australian Open and will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame later in 2024.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

Boris Becker under fire for recent remarks about Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu made a strong return last week, reaching just the second final of her WTA career before falling to Sorana Cirstea in straight sets. Raducanu won four matches at the Cluj Napoca, which also marked her first appearance since splitting with coach Francisco Roig.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / February 12

Joao Fonseca addresses Carlos Alcaraz comparisons following his recent defeat

Joao Fonseca lost his only match at the Argentina Open, extending his losing streak to three straight matches. It was a completely different story for Fonseca at this event last year when he claimed his first ATP title and began to make a name for himself on tour.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 12

Alex de Minaur outpaces Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in standout ATP metric

Alex de Minaur has reached the last 16 of the Rotterdam Open after a gritty win over Arthur Fils in his opening match. De Minaur, who recently slipped to eighth in the world rankings, entered the ATP 500 event as top seed.

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Elena Rybakina News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

The Real Reason Stefano Vukov Feared Elena Rybakina’s Reunion With Her Past

In the cutthroat world of professional tennis, the player box offers a refuge. It’s a close-knit group, a place where game plans are hatched, and emotional skirmishes unfold.

Tennis News / HITC / February 12

From Roger Federer to Carlos Alcaraz: The most Googled tennis player every year since 2010

Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz have both held the title of being the most Googled tennis player at various points in time. Tennis Gazette readers chose Jannik Sinner over Alcaraz as their current favourite on the ATP Tour, showing just how much the Italian’s popularity has grown.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 12

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda set for Dallas clash

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda both won all-U.S. matchups on Wednesday, putting them in line for a quarterfinal clash at the Nexo Dallas Open.

Adrian Mannarino News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

ATP Dallas Day 4 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Adrian Mannarino

The remaining Round of 16 matches will be played on Day 5 in Dallas. Ben Shelton and Adrian Mannarino’s contest promises to be fascinating since they have had notable battles in the past.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 11

Victoria Mboko outlasts fellow teen Mirra Andreeva in Doha

Canada's Victoria Mboko outlasted fellow teen sensation Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open at Doha.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

WTA Doha Quarterfinal Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Maria Sakkari

The quarterfinals are set at WTA Doha are set with a brilliant line up in Qatar. Both of the top two seeds will be in action and, as always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 10

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz fought off a stiff test from U.S. countryman Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1) win in the first round of the Nexo Dallas Open on Tuesday.

Serena Williams News / Field Level Media / February 10

Serena Williams, 44, eligible to play pro tennis events Feb. 22

Whether or not tennis great Serena Williams is considering a comeback, the 23-time Grand Slam champion is now eligible to return as soon as Feb. 22. The International Tennis Integrity Agency included Williams, 44, on the updated list of reinstated players on Tuesday.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / February 10

Elisabetta Cocciaretto ousts Coco Gauff in Doha

Elisabetta Cocciaretto's focus is split this week but there was no visible evidence of that on Tuesday when she rolled to a 6-4, 6-2 second-round upset of No.

Sebastian Korda News / Field Level Media / February 10

ATP roundup: Sebastian Korda wins all-U.S. match in Dallas

Sebastian Korda got a small measure of revenge by defeating Michael Zheng 6-4, 6-4 in an all-U.S. first-round clash at the Nexo Dallas Open on Monday. Korda ended a three-match losing streak that included a five-set, opening-round loss to Zheng at the Australian Open last month.