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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

After 17 years, Mboko and Andreeva surpass mark set by Azarenka and Wozniacki

Victoria Mboko sealed her spot in the Qatar Open final with a convincing win over Jelena Ostapenko. Along the way, she has knocked off some notable names, including Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva and Vera Zvonareva.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu

There should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate in the UAE, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova and Victoria Mboko vs Jaqueline Cristian.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Jaqueline Cristian vs Victoria Mboko

There should be plenty of entertaining on day two at WTA Dubai with a number of star names set to be in action. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova as the first round of the tournament comes to a close.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

WTA Dubai Day 2 Predictions Including Sofia Kenin vs Clara Tauson

It will be another busy day at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships with 14 matches on the slate in the desert. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Amanda Anisimova vs Barbora Krejcikova.

Leylah Fernandez News / Field Level Media / February 15

Leylah Fernandez comes from set down to win in Dubai

Leylah Fernandez of Canada rallied to upset No. 13 Liudmila Samsonova 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Tournament director calls for sanctions after Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek withdrawals

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have caused a stir at the Dubai Tennis Championships by withdrawing from the Masters event at the last minute. Both were expected to feature in the tournament, but pulled out just one day before it was due to begin.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac

There should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day one at ATP Doha with six matches on the slate in Qatar. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Daniil Medvedev vs Shang Juncheng.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

Victoria Mboko: The Numbers Behind Tennis’s Next Star

Victoria Mboko stands alone as women’s tennis’s most captivating young talent right now. Her recent run to the Doha final, where she fell to the crafty Karolina Muchova, only reinforced what the numbers have been telling us for months: this isn’t a flash in the pan.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Shang Juncheng

ATP action gets underway in the Middle East at ATP Doha with big servers and baseline grinders alike having plenty to enjoy in the fast conditions. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule on day one, but who will book their spot in the second round?

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Jannik Sinner has now assessed his Australian Open defeat against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner is set to make his return to the ATP Tour next week, following his Australian Open semi-final loss. Sinner was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park, with the Serbian star coming out on top in a five-set battle.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Serena Williams’ former coach suggests why she is the ‘greatest female player ever’

Serena Williams is seemingly edging closer to a stunning comeback to tennis following her reentry into the anti-doping testing pool. Williams will be eligible to play on the WTA Tour later this month, but it remains to be seen if she will do so, aged 44.

Tennis News / HITC / February 15

Coco Gauff enters points deduction debate after Swiatek and Sabalenka Dubai withdrawals

The WTA calendar has reached its second 1000-level stop, with the Dubai Tennis Championships now in full swing. The tournament still features a strong line-up despite a few absences.

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Taylor Fritz News / HITC / February 15

What Taylor Fritz has to say about ‘annoyed’ fans for playing through injury during Dallas Open

Taylor Fritz has addressed criticism from annoyed fans after choosing to play through injury on his way to the 2026 Dallas Open final. The American has already booked his place in the Dallas Open final, but questions have followed him throughout the tournament regarding his fitness.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

ATP Dallas Final Prediction: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz

American tennis fans are in for an absolute treat in the final of the ATP 500 in Dallas, as the top two American men will battle it out for the title. As always, we here at LastWordOnTennis share our thoughts on the match.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 14

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz to meet in all-American final in Dallas

Ben Shelton rallied past Canada's Denis Shapavalov for a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory on Saturday to set up an all-American final of the Nexo Dallas Open against Taylor Fritz.

Diana Shnaider News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

WTA Dubai Day 1 Predictions Including Diana Shnaider vs Maya Joint

WTA tennis rolls on with a marquee WTA 1000 stop in Dubai, where the quick hard courts reward first-strike tennis and depth from the baseline. With little time to settle into rallies, execution and composure under pressure will be key from the opening round.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Rotterdam Final Prediction: Alex de Minaur vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

And then there were two. The final of one of the most historic indoor events is set with the top two seeds set to collide at the ATP Rotterdam Open. Two-time former finalist in Rotterdam, Alex de Minaur, taking on one of the best indoor hard-court players in the world, Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Linda Noskova News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

WTA Dubai Day 1 Predictions Including Linda Noskova vs Ann Li

The WTA Middle Eastern swing moves on to the WTA Dubai where the quick hard courts reward aggressive returning and first-strike tennis. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule, including Alexandra Eala vs Hailey Baptiste. But who will advance?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14