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Coco Gauff apologises to Alex Eala fans after booking Dubai quarterfinal spot

Coco Gauff fought off match points to defeat Elise Mertens 2-6, 7-6 (11-9), 6-3, and secure her spot in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinals. She struggled with her serve again and didn’t look comfortable for long stretches of the match.

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Holger Rune posts message on social media after making surprise appearance in Qatar

Holger Rune hasn’t played a professional match since last October. The Danish number one ruptured his Achilles at the 2025 Stockholm Open. He’s been recovering ever since, documenting his journey back to professional tennis on social media.

Tennis News / ESPN / February 18

South American players cleared in doping case

The International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared three South American players Wednesday who'd tested positive after unintentionally eating contaminated meat.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / February 18

Joao Fonseca handed golden opportunity at Rio Open following opening win

Joao Fonseca opened his Rio Open run on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over fellow Brazilian Thiago Monteiro, getting his season back on track after a slow start.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev: Battle of Flailing Giants

Day 3 of the ATP Qatar Open saw Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas face off in a matchup that, a few years ago, many would have expected to be a semifinal or even a final, and possibly a match between the the top two players.

Tennis News / ESPN / February 18

Tennis participation in U.S. rose to 27.3M in 2025

The U.S. Tennis Association said Wednesday that 27.3 million people in the U.S. played the sport in 2025, a new high and the sixth consecutive year of growth.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 18

Jannik Sinner Laughs Off Novak Djokovic Pressure In Viral Qatar Moment

It’s often said that the only place a professional athlete can find true silence is in the precious few seconds before a serve, or perhaps within the solitary confinement of an ice bath.

Paula Badosa News / Serve on SI / February 18

Paula Badosa Fires Back at Fan Questioning Her Injuries

The prevailing theme of the WTA's Middle East Swing has been players' health. Withdrawals and walkovers have wreaked havoc on the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (Dubai WTA 1000).

Elena Rybakina News / HITC / February 18

What Elena Rybakina said to the physio before retiring from her Dubai match

Elena Rybakina retired from her third-round match against Antonia Ruzic at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. The Kazakh had won a topsy-turvy first set 7-5, but was pegged back in the second, 4-6, as Ruzic forced a decider.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / February 18

Carlos Alcaraz admits how seeing Jannik Sinner in the draw impacts him

Carlos Alcaraz made a successful return to action at the Qatar Open, picking up his first win since taking the title at the Australian Open. After a short break following his Melbourne win, Alcaraz hit the practice courts again to get ready for his return in Doha.

Alexandra Eala News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Alexandra Eala Rocks in Third Top Ten Career Win

It’s Day 3 of a stacked card of action at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. An entertained crowd has come from watching big name favorites Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina breeze through their opening matches without losing a set.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / February 18

Wimbledon makes decision on broadcast setup after ‘backlash’ over Coco Gauff moment at Australian Open

Wimbledon has confirmed it will keep its broadcast camera set-up unchanged for this year’s championships, brushing off backlash that followed a Coco Gauff moment at the Australian Open.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 18

Coco Gauff moves past Maria Sharapova in key atatt, with only Martina Hingis left ahead

Coco Gauff is through to the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships after seeing off Anna Kalinskaya on Tuesday. Gauff had struggled for form going into the match, coming off a heavy loss to Elina Svitolina in Melbourne and a surprising defeat to Elisabetta Cocciaretto in Doha.

Jannik Sinner News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Jannik Sinner's Off-Court Moment With Tennis Star's Catches Attention

Tournament weeks are usually all about routines practice courts, recovery sessions, and staying locked in before the matches begin. But every now and then, even the biggest names on tour find a moment to step outside the tennis bubble and soak in what a host city has to offer.

Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

ATP Delray Beach Day 3 Predictions Including Alex Michelsen vs Sebastian Korda

Despite being a 250 event in the same week as two ATP 500 events, Delray Beach features an amazing field this week and it has already produced plenty of high quality tennis.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 17

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz posts straight-set win in Doha

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match since completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, shook off two set points while defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday in Doha.