The big problem plaguing the WTA’s event in Dubai is getting worse and worse
The Dubai Tennis Championships have had a tricky first few days to say the least… Withdrawals and retirements have completely changed the landscape of the…
George Patten Archives: 02/2026
Carlos Alcaraz edges closer to Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic on ATP list after first-round win in Doha
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Rinderknech, 6-4, 7-6, in the first round of the 2026 Qatar Open. The Spaniard made a winning return, playing his first…
The WTA Tour finally make correct Alex Eala schedule decision after fan criticism
Alexandra Eala is one of the biggest stars in professional tennis. There’s really no arguing against it… The Filipina attracts massive crowds wherever she goes,…
Coco Gauff picks up first win since Australia but 12 double faults leave her with big decision
Coco Gauff defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4, to book her place in the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. The win was her first…
Alex de Minaur responds when asked to name the most underrated player on the ATP Tour
Alex de Minaur is arguably one of the most underrated players in men’s tennis. The Aussie has enjoyed plenty of success on tour and is…
Former Qatar Open champion goes back on his ‘promise’ to never return to the event
Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili won the Qatar Open title in 2021. Then, a year later, he returned to the final, losing to Roberto Bautista Agut. However,…
Alex de Minaur names the top-10 player who talks the most trash on tour
Alex de Minaur is one of the quieter players on tour… The world number eight is well-liked among his peers and rarely causes drama. Unlike…
Karolina Muchova makes Victoria Mboko prediction after beating her in Qatar Open final
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko 6-4, 7-5 in the 2026 Qatar Open final. In doing so, she picked up her first WTA title since the…
Who Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play in their first matches since the Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will return to tennis at the Qatar Open. Neither has played a match since the Australian Open. There, Alcaraz completed…
Coco Gauff given nightmare draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships
Coco Gauff needs a strong week in Dubai to get her 2026 season back on track. After losing in the Australian Open quarterfinals, Gauff struggled…
