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WTA roundup: Alexandra Eala saves match point in Abu Dhabi win

The Philippines' Alexandra Eala saved a match point while rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Wednesday in the second round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates.

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Stan Wawrinka, 40, earns noteworthy win in Montpellier

Stan Wawrinka wasn't acting his age on Wednesday during a first-round victory over Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic in the first round of the Open Occitanie on Wednesday in Montpellier, France.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

WTA Cluj-Napoca Quarterfinal Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Maja Chwalinska

After a competitive first four days of the main draw at the WTA Cluj-Napoca, the quarterfinals are set and feature a host of seeded players who are looking to make the most of what is still a pretty young season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

ATP Montpellier Best Bets Including Wawrinka vs Auger-Aliassime

Nardi – Cobolli: 05.02.2026 16:00 CEST H2H: 3-1 Luca Nardi has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Manama, Nardi reached the Challenger final, where he lost to Jacquet in three tight sets.

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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?

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Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Alexander Zverev Joins Alcaraz, Withdraws from Rotterdam

The ATP Tour 500 tournament in Rotterdam suffered another blow Wednesday, losing another Top 10 player in Alexander Zverev. Following Carlos Alcaraz’s earlier withdrawal from the tournament, Zverev has now confirmed he will also withdraw due to a niggling ankle issue.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

'I Was Very Nervous': Alexandra Eala Reveals What Training With Rafael Nadal Was Like

Alexandra Eala’s steady rise in tennis has been one of the more intriguing storylines on the WTA Tour over the past year or so, particularly given that she comes from a nation with no true tennis pedigree at the professional level, despite being one of the most passionate sporting nations in the world.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

WTA Abu Dhabi Quarterfinal Predictions Including Alexandra Eala vs Ekaterina Alexandrova

The quarterfinals are set at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open, and with the withdrawal of defending champion Belinda Bencic, the draw is open for everyone else to show their potential.

Venus Williams News / HITC / February 4

Venus Williams’ next tournament revealed after early Australian Open exit

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open didn’t go as planned. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had been handed a wildcard into the event, was knocked out in the first round by Olga Danilovic.

Tennis News / ESPN / February 4

Never-say die Eala completes remarkable comeback to reach Abu Dhabi quarters

Alex Eala has produced a stunning comeback to advance into the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

ATP Montpellier Day 4 Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Stan Wawrinka

Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime will face three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka for the first time at the ATP 250 in Montpellier. Who will reach the quarterfinals?

Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz warned to ‘be careful’ of Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title fell short at the 2026 Australian Open, even after a strong run through the later stages. His path to the semi-finals wasn’t without some good fortune, benefiting from Jakub Mensik’s withdrawal and Lorenzo Musetti’s retirement.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / February 4

Casper Ruud withdraws from Davis Cup to 'spend time with his wife and newborn daughter'

Casper Ruud will not be able to help Norway in their upcoming Davis Cup tie against Great Britain, prioritizing more important things in life. Ruud is the most successful tennis player to ever come out of Norway, which is why his country often depends on him in the Davis Cup.

Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Serena Williams’ former coach clear on whether women should play five sets at Grand Slams

Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley has raised eyebrows with his announcement of plans to introduce five-set matches for women at the Australian Open, reigniting a longstanding debate.

Emma Navarro News / HITC / February 4

Why Emma Navarro’s early 2026 results are alarming fans

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 WTA season, Emma Navarro supporters would have been hoping for a quick turnaround to start 2026. Following Wimbledon, she suffered early exits at four of the seven tournaments she played in, including Washington, Cincinnati, Monterrey and Wuhan.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 4

Rafael Nadal’s uncle takes huge shot at Carlos Alcaraz’s success with ‘lucky’ statement

Toni Nadal has sparked debate in the tennis world after making a blunt assessment of Carlos Alcaraz’s rise, suggesting the Spaniard has benefited from a changing competitive landscape.

Alexander Zverev News / HITC / February 4

Alexander Zverev joins former Grand Slam semifinalist in Rotterdam doubles draw

He’s now back in Europe, preparing for a busy schedule with three tournaments lined up in quick succession. Alexander Zverev came agonisingly close to booking a place in his fourth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, pushing the match all the way after recovering from two sets down in the semi-finals.