Qatar Open 2026: Alcaraz battles into second round; Medvedev sets up clash vs Tsitsipas
Alcaraz, who became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam with his victory in Melbourne, saw off Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets.
Dubai Open: Gauff, Rybakina cruise into last 16
Gauff struggled at times in Dubai, serving 12 double-faults, but broke Russian Kalinskaya’s serve six times to emerge victorious from a scrappy encounter.
Indian sports wrap, February 17: Bhosale-Plipuech pair reaches second round at Dubai Championships
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Tuesday, February 17.
Qatar Open: Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return
The world number two eased past the 31st-ranked Czech 6-1, 6-4 to set up a second-round meeting with Alexei Popyrin in Doha, where Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed this week.
Dubai Open: Anisimova into last 16 after Krejcikova withdraws
The American second seed will enter the round of 16 to face Janice Tjen without swinging a racquet, as two-time Grand Slam winner Krejcikova pulled out due to an issue with her left thigh.
Indian sports wrap, February 16: Jaipur lifts the Raffles Sirmour Cup
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Monday, February 16.
WTA Rankings: Teenager Mboko makes Top 10 debut after runner-up finish in Doha
Defending champion Amanda Anisimova slipped from fourth to sixth as the American was forced to retire during her round-of-32 clash against former Czech World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova.
ATP Rankings: De Minaur moves up to sixth with Rotterdam Open title
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the top two spots. Both players will return to action for the first time since the Australian Open as they are set to compete in this week’s Qatar Open.
Cerundolo ends Argentina Open heartbreak with maiden home title
The top seed and hometown hero needed just 97 minutes to overcome second seed Darderi at the clay-court ATP 250 event, securing his fourth career crown and first on Argentine soil in front of friends and family.
Qatar Open: Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha
Ahead of his campaign in Doha, where his great rival Jannik Sinner and a host of other challengers are in the field, Alcaraz said he was only focused on improvement as he seeks to hit the ground running after an extended break.