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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?

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WTA Dubai Day 1 Predictions Including Alexandra Eala vs Hailey Baptiste

The final tournament of this year’s Middle East Swing begins at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships with 12 entertaining matches on the slate on day one in the UAE.

Karolina Muchova News / Field Level Media / February 14

Karolina Muchova collects first WTA title since 2019 in Doha

For the first time since 2019, Karolina Muchova is a champion on the WTA Tour. The 29-year-old Czech Republic native earned a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canada's Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday in Doha.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Rybakina keeps 13-year trend alive with Qatar defeat

Elena Rybakina’s run at the Qatar Open ended in the quarterfinals after a three-set loss to Victoria Mboko. It was a historic win for Mboko, while Rybakina also missed out on the chance to move up to world number two.

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Serena Williams News / HITC / February 14

Greg Rusedski raises key question as Serena Williams plans tennis comeback

Serena Williams’ return to tennis has been a hot topic, and fans recently got another update on her potential comeback. After spending six months in the anti-doping testing pool, Williams became eligible to play again from the 22nd of February.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Ben Shelton explains what stood out in his hard-fought win over Adrian Mannarino

Ben Shelton has now reached the quarterfinals in every tournament he’s entered this season, including his latest run at the Dallas Open. His latest win, though, didn’t come easily.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Taylor Fritz rejects ‘very popular’ take on Roger Federer’s generation of players

Taylor Fritz has stepped into a growing discussion that’s become increasingly relevant in recent years. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner quickly rising to prominence just as the Big Three’s grip on the sport began to fade, some have started to wonder if this new generation might eventually surpass what came before them.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / February 14

Nick Kyrgios unveils a new haircut on social media

Nick Kyrgios has been largely inactive in professional tennis over the past year, mainly due to injuries. Kyrgios did make a return to ATP Tour-level competition during the Australian swing, however, appearing at the Brisbane International as well as the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Casper Ruud offers solution to issue Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev have raised concerns about

Casper Ruud has become the latest top player to speak out about the demands of the tennis calendar. It’s an issue that keeps coming up, and many players aren’t shy about letting people know how they feel.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Casper Ruud reveals what Alcaraz and Sinner do better than Federer ever did

“Their [Sinner and Alcaraz] start to their career has been very impressive, but it’s difficult to compare eras. But I do believe the level of tennis is much higher now,” Ruud said in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Tennis News / HITC / February 14

Emma Raducanu’s former coach pushes back against narrative forming around Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is, without question, the standout player in tennis right now. The Spaniard sits comfortably atop the ATP rankings after his Australian Open win, holding 13,150 points.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek Withdraw from WTA Dubai

The second WTA 1000 event of the season is set to take a major hit, as the top two seeds, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, have both announced they will not be competing in Dubai.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

Novak Djokovic Delays Tour Return, Withdraws from ATP Doha

Former world #1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP 500 event in Doha this upcoming week, delaying his return to the tour after a runner-up finish at the Australian Open to start the 2026 season.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Semifinal Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov

Two superb ATP Dallas semifinals are scheduled for Saturday. Former US Open champion Marin Cilic’s clash with Taylor Fritz will be followed by Ben Shelton’s match against the defending champion Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Dallas Best Bets Including Taylor Fritz vs Marin Cilic

The ATP 500 Dallas semifinals are locked in, and we’re in for two big-serving showdowns. Taylor Fritz takes on former US Open champion Marin Cilic, while Denis Shapovalov meets Ben Shelton in a clash packed with firepower.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

ATP Rotterdam Best Bets Including Alexander Bublik vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

The ATP 500 Rotterdam semifinals are set, and we’ve got two exciting indoor hard-court battles on the schedule. Alex de Minaur meets Ugo Humbert, while Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Alexander Bublik in what should be tight, high-quality matchups.

Taylor Fritz News / Field Level Media / February 13

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz rallies late to reach Dallas semis

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz overcame a 5-2 deficit in the third-set tiebreaker, winning the final five points to rally past fellow U.S. player Sebastian Korda 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals of the Nexo Dallas Open on Friday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

ATP Rotterdam Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexander Bublik

The semifinals are set at the ATP Rotterdam Open and it promises to be an entertaining day of tennis in the Netherlands’ second city. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, as well as the action at WTA Doha, ATP Dallas, and ATP Buenos Aires.