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Dubai WTA 1000 Injury Crisis: 24 Players Withdraw or Retire, Including Top Stars

18/02/2026 12:44 - Clément Gehl

Surreal Dubai Scene: 24 Players Forced Out, Including Sabalenka and Swiatek – WTA 1000 Headache Signals Alarm for Women's Tour

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Dubai WTA 1000 Injury Crisis: 24 Players Withdraw or Retire, Including Top Stars

Shock in Dubai: Elena Rybakina Retires with Heavy Head and Leg Fatigue

18/02/2026 12:30 - Clément Gehl

A restless night and exhaustion derail Rybakina as lucky loser Antonia Ruzic seizes her chance to reach the quarterfinals.

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Shock in Dubai: Elena Rybakina Retires with Heavy Head and Leg Fatigue

Dallas Champion Ben Shelton Withdraws from Acapulco ATP 500

18/02/2026 12:06 - Clément Gehl

Fresh Off Dallas Title, Ben Shelton Opts Out of Acapulco ATP 500. American Star Takes Break Despite Rising Form Ahead of Spring Majors.

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Dallas Champion Ben Shelton Withdraws from Acapulco ATP 500

Royer Lands Dubai Main Draw Spot After Munar's Injury Withdrawal

18/02/2026 11:21 - Clément Gehl

Munar Announces Right Arm Injury Sidelining Him Until Clay Season, Boosting Young Frenchman Royer into Dubai Main Draw

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Royer Lands Dubai Main Draw Spot After Munar's Injury Withdrawal

'With Sinner in the Draw, I Have a Much Better Shot at the Final,' Alcaraz Admits

18/02/2026 11:16 - Clément Gehl

Doha Final Looms: Alcaraz Reveals How Sinner Rivalry Fuels His Push for Glory

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'With Sinner in the Draw, I Have a Much Better Shot at the Final,' Alcaraz Admits

WTA Dubai: Pegula Cruises Past Jovic, Defending Champ Andreeva Outlasts Cristian to Reach Quarters

18/02/2026 10:43 - Clément Gehl

Pegula Dominates in Straight Sets, Andreeva Digs Deep to Advance: Dubai WTA Quarterfinals Promise Fireworks

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WTA Dubai: Pegula Cruises Past Jovic, Defending Champ Andreeva Outlasts Cristian to Reach Quarters

Fonseca, Opelka, Rinderknech Lead Stacked Phoenix Challenger Field

18/02/2026 10:07 - Adrien Guyot

Star-Studded Lineup Set for Phoenix Challenger: Heavy French Presence Expected

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Fonseca, Opelka, Rinderknech Lead Stacked Phoenix Challenger Field

'They Expected Me to Win Every Tournament' – Andreeva on Pressure After Dubai, Indian Wells Titles

18/02/2026 09:40 - Clément Gehl

Catapulted to No. 5 After Back-to-Back Titles in Dubai and Indian Wells, Mirra Andreeva Reveals: 'Now I Know What It's Like'

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'They Expected Me to Win Every Tournament' – Andreeva on Pressure After Dubai, Indian Wells Titles

Last Year's Finalist Tauson Cruises Back to Dubai WTA 1000 Quarters

18/02/2026 09:10 - Adrien Guyot

Tauson Rolls Past Linette in Straight Sets for Third Win, Reaches Dubai Quarters Again

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Last Year's Finalist Tauson Cruises Back to Dubai WTA 1000 Quarters

ATP Rio: Berrettini Starts Strong, Defending Champ Baez Crashes Out in First Round

18/02/2026 09:03 - Clément Gehl

Berrettini Rebounds from Buenos Aires Exit with Rio Win Over Barrios Vera; Titleholder Baez Stunned by World No. 147

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ATP Rio: Berrettini Starts Strong, Defending Champ Baez Crashes Out in First Round

Tommy Paul Rallies Past Moutet in Three-Set Thriller at Delray Beach ATP 250

18/02/2026 08:50 - Adrien Guyot

Corentin Moutet Pushes Paul to the Brink But American Closes Strong to Reach Delray Beach Round of 16

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Tommy Paul Rallies Past Moutet in Three-Set Thriller at Delray Beach ATP 250

Anisimova Cruises Past Tjen to Reach Dubai Quarterfinals

18/02/2026 08:24 - Adrien Guyot

Amanda Anisimova First into Dubai WTA 1000 Quarterfinals, Sets Up Potential Title Defense Clash

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Anisimova Cruises Past Tjen to Reach Dubai Quarterfinals

Video: João Fonseca Thrills Rio Crowd with Straight-Sets Revenge Win Over Monteiro

18/02/2026 08:11 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca Avenge Last Year's Rio First-Round Loss with Dominant Win Over Fellow Brazilian Thiago Monteiro

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Video: João Fonseca Thrills Rio Crowd with Straight-Sets Revenge Win Over Monteiro

Eugenie Bouchard on Heartbreaking Wimbledon Final: 'I Still Haven't Watched the Highlights—Too Painful'

18/02/2026 07:54 - Adrien Guyot

Retired Former Top-5 Star Eugenie Bouchard Reflects on 2014 Loss to Kvitova at Her Career Peak

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Eugenie Bouchard on Heartbreaking Wimbledon Final: 'I Still Haven't Watched the Highlights—Too Painful'

Juan Manuel Cerundolo Stuns Darderi in Rio, Days After Brother's Win in Buenos Aires

18/02/2026 07:29 - Adrien Guyot

Luciano Darderi's Tough Week Continues: Falls to Both Cerundolo Brothers in Back-to-Back Tournaments

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Juan Manuel Cerundolo Stuns Darderi in Rio, Days After Brother's Win in Buenos Aires

Badosa Slams Critics After Dubai Retirement: 'I'm the First to Suffer Endless Nightmares'

18/02/2026 07:10 - Adrien Guyot

Plagued by Injuries, Badosa Retires vs. Svitolina in Dubai and Fires Back at Social Media Haters

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Badosa Slams Critics After Dubai Retirement: 'I'm the First to Suffer Endless Nightmares'

16-Year-Old Kouamé Makes History at Lille Challenger: First Born in 2009 to Win Match

17/02/2026 21:04 - Adrien Guyot

Kouamé's Strong Season Start Continues: Frenchman Wins First Challenger Match at Lille, First 2009-Born Player to Triumph

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16-Year-Old Kouamé Makes History at Lille Challenger: First Born in 2009 to Win Match

No. 47 Eala Upsets World No. 8 Paolini to Reach Dubai Round of 16

17/02/2026 19:13 - Adrien Guyot

Eala Survives Second-Set Scare to Outlast Paolini in Dubai Thriller

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No. 47 Eala Upsets World No. 8 Paolini to Reach Dubai Round of 16

Alcaraz Dismisses Rinderknech, Kicks Off Doha Campaign with Victory

17/02/2026 18:45 - Adrien Guyot

Carlos Alcaraz Dominates Arthur Rinderknech in Straight Sets for First Match Since Melbourne Triumph, Sets Up Clash with Another Frenchman in Doha

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Alcaraz Dismisses Rinderknech, Kicks Off Doha Campaign with Victory

Pegula Named President of WTA's New Architecture Council: 'Priority is Staying Physically and Mentally Fit'

17/02/2026 18:22 - Adrien Guyot

Pegula, Heading WTA's New Architecture Council, Details Players' Struggles with Exhausting Schedule

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Pegula Named President of WTA's New Architecture Council: 'Priority is Staying Physically and Mentally Fit'

Doha ATP 500: Bergs Claims First Win Over Mpetshi Perricard in Three-Set Thriller

17/02/2026 17:36 - Adrien Guyot

Mpetshi Perricard’s Five-Match Losing Streak Continues After Loss to Bergs, Who Faces Lehecka Next

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Doha ATP 500: Bergs Claims First Win Over Mpetshi Perricard in Three-Set Thriller

WTA Announces New Calendar Reform Council Led by Jessica Pegula

17/02/2026 17:09 - Adrien Guyot

WTA Responds to Player Complaints, Creates Council to Overhaul Schedule Starting in 2027

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WTA Announces New Calendar Reform Council Led by Jessica Pegula

David Goffin on Retirement Plans: 'I'll Assess at Season's End' After Challenger Loss

17/02/2026 16:37 - Adrien Guyot

At 35, David Goffin Admits Career End Is Near, But Vows to Fight for More Big Tournaments

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David Goffin on Retirement Plans: 'I'll Assess at Season's End' After Challenger Loss

Rybakina Crushes Birrell in Dominant Dubai Debut

17/02/2026 16:22 - Adrien Guyot

World No. 3 Rybakina Overpowers Birrell, Faces Ruzic Next in Dubai

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Rybakina Crushes Birrell in Dominant Dubai Debut

Stan Wawrinka to Play Naples Challenger for Second Straight Year in March

17/02/2026 16:05 - Adrien Guyot

Stan Wawrinka Returns to Naples for 41st Birthday Week, Eyeing Repeat Run After Last Year's Quarterfinal Exit

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Stan Wawrinka to Play Naples Challenger for Second Straight Year in March

Badosa’s Shocking Stat: 17% of Career Losses End in Retirement After Latest Dubai Walkover

17/02/2026 15:33 - Adrien Guyot

Paula Badosa Retires Again vs. Svitolina in Dubai WTA 1000 – 37th Career Withdrawal Highlights Injury Struggles

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Badosa’s Shocking Stat: 17% of Career Losses End in Retirement After Latest Dubai Walkover

Andreeva Feels Only Excitement Defending Dubai Title Despite WTA Ranking Risk

17/02/2026 15:32 - Clément Gehl

At 18, Mirra Andreeva Defends Dubai Crown with Zero Pressure – Russian Stays Serene Amid Ranking Threat

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Andreeva Feels Only Excitement Defending Dubai Title Despite WTA Ranking Risk

Back Injury Forces Ksenia Efremova to Withdraw from WTA 125 Les Sables-d'Olonne

17/02/2026 15:25 - Clément Gehl

Ksenia Efremova's WTA 125 Debut Derailed by Last-Minute Back Injury, Withdraws from Tournament Hosted by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

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Back Injury Forces Ksenia Efremova to Withdraw from WTA 125 Les Sables-d'Olonne

Indian Wells Masters 1000: Halys Replaces Last Year's Finalist Rune in Main Draw

17/02/2026 15:16 - Adrien Guyot

No Surprise Withdrawal: Injured Rune Skips Indian Wells Points Defense, Boosting Halys into Main Draw for Third Career Entry

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Indian Wells Masters 1000: Halys Replaces Last Year's Finalist Rune in Main Draw

Doha ATP 500: Humbert Routed in Opener, Halys Comeback Sets Up French Derby

17/02/2026 15:09 - Clément Gehl

Mixed Bag for French Tennis in Doha: Humbert Falls Fast to Marozsan, Halys Edges Carreno Busta for All-French Clash

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Doha ATP 500: Humbert Routed in Opener, Halys Comeback Sets Up French Derby