Carlos Alcaraz and Denis Shapovalov silenced doubters with statement victories, signaling resurgences ahead of the spring ATP swing. Alcaraz’s Rotterdam TriumphThe Spaniard clinched his first indoor title at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in a thrilling final. This marked Alcaraz’s first trophy since Beijing 2024 and a rebound from his Australian Open disappointment….
The Qatar TotalEnergies Open, a WTA 1000 event, kicks off in Doha with a star-studded field and high stakes. Defending champion Iga Swiatek aims to become the first player since Caroline Wozniacki (2008–2011) to win a tournament four times consecutively. Tournament Snapshot Key Storylines Off-Court Drama Up Next: The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (Feb. 16–22) will follow…
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has retired from professional tennis at age 33, ending a career marked by triumphs, injuries, and a doping controversy. The Romanian made the announcement after a first-round loss at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, her home country, where she smiled through a 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Lucia Bronzetti. Career Highlights Controversy…