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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.

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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.

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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

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Issues In the United States

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, media members asked several U.S. tennis players about the immigration enforcement back home as part of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota throughout January.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Delray Beach Best Bets Including Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata

Delray Beach is bringing some fun first-round matchups, with a mix of qualifiers, home favourites, and players looking to bounce back. Keep an eye on names like Frances Tiafoe, a former champ here, plus rising talents trying to make a statement.

Maria Sakkari News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Despite Falling in Doha Semifinal, Sakkari Should Take the Positives From Her Run

It was quite the week for Maria Sakkari. A former top-3 player who has struggled to maintain her ranking in recent years, the expected result for Sakkari at the 2026 Qatar Open wasn’t anything monumental.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Doha Best Bets Including Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac

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

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

WTA Tour Rankings: Movers of the Week Including Victoria Mboko

Following the first WTA 1000 event of the season in Doha, LWOT breaks down the major WTA moves in the ranking charts. The season’s second WTA 1000 has already begun in Dubai.

Tennis News / HITC / February 16

Victoria Mboko responds to Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka Dubai Open withdrawals

Victoria Mboko may have come up short in the Qatar Open final, but there is no time to dwell on it with the Dubai Tennis Championships already underway.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Delray Beach Day 1 Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata

Five matches feature on day 1 of the ATP Delray Beach Open in sunny Florida as the spring North American hard-court season continues. Four American players will be in action on the day, how many will advance to the next round?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

ATP Rio de Janeiro Day 1 Predictions Including Dusan Lajovic vs Daniel Altmaier

On paper, this week’s ATP 500 event in Rio might turn out to be the weakest ATP 500 event of the year, with no Top 15 players in the draw and #19 Francisco Cerundolo the highest seed.

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Alejandro Tabilo News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Rio de Janeiro Day 1 Predictions Including Alejandro Tabilo vs Emilio Nava

On paper, this week’s ATP 500 event in Rio might well turn out to be the weakest ATP 500 event of the year, with no Top 15 players in the draw and #19 Francisco Cerundolo the highest seed.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 15

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton wins epic Dallas final over Taylor Fritz

No. 2 seed Ben Shelton saved three championship points on his way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 comeback victory over No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz to win the Nexo Dallas Open on Sunday.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

Felix Auger-Aliassime: From Finals Curse to Canadian Number One

Felix Auger-Aliassime once had a finals problem. Not anymore. Yes, he lost his most recent final in Rotterdam to Alex de Minaur, but that singular defeat doesn’t change the larger narrative: he’s conquered his demons.

Karolina Muchova News / HITC / February 15

Karolina Muchova posts four-word message on social media after winning the Qatar Open

Karolina Muchova secured her first title since 2019 after defeating Victoria Mboko in Saturday’s Qatar Open final. Muchova, the new world number 11, defeated Mboko 6-4, 7-5, winning her first WTA Tour event since the 2019 Korea Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / February 15

Eala claims first WTA 1000 win of season vs. Baptiste in Dubai

Alex Eala has picked up her first WTA 1000 win of the season after a first-round victory at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Amanda Anisimova explains how Serena Williams has inspired the next generation of American players

Serena Williams propped up American tennis for two decades in a difficult period for the once-tennis behemoth. Williams won 23 Grand Slams in a period where the men’s game was faltering after the retirements of Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbara Krejcikova

Entertainment is all-but guaranteed on day two at WTA Dubai with a number of star names scheduled to be in action and 14 matches on the slate. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu and Jaqueline Cristian vs Victoria Mboko.

Iva Jovic News / HITC / February 15

Iva Jovic shares the reason why she hasn’t played a tournament since the Australian Open

Iva Jovic was one of the breakout stars of the Australian Open, reaching the quarter-finals of the event at the age of 18. The American teenager defeated Jasmine Paolini, Yulia Putinseva, Priscilla Hon, and Katie Volynets to announce herself to the world.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15