Feb 15, 2026, 04:00 PM ET Alex Eala opened her debut campaign at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a victory after first-round opponent Hailey Baptiste retired with the former leading 6-4, 0-1 — with the Filipina securing her first WTA 1000 victory of the season as she closes out her Middle East swing. … Read more
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British number one Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round. She recovered from a set and a break down against Antonia Ruzic to force a decider but the Croatian prevailed, winning 6-1 5-7 6-2. Ruzic is ranked 67th in the world and was one of seven lucky … Read more
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts! Peyton Stearns faces Clara Tauson in the second round at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships Ranking points: WTA 1000 Start date/time: Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE Surface: Outdoor hard How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel How … Read more
The draw for the Dubai Tennis Championships has been confirmed, with Emma Raducanu on a path towards a potential last 16 meeting with top seed Elena Rybakina. Australian Open champion Rybakina has received a bye in the first round, while Raducanu faces qualifier Elisabetta Cocciaretto in her opening contest. Raducanu will then play the winner … Read more