The Russian tennis player analyzed the great tournament held in ATP Doha and the changes he is implementing in his style thanks to the arrival of Marat Safin.
Benjamin Hassan has played a competitive match in the first round of ATP Dubai 2026 against Stan Wawrinka, losing with a score of 7-5 and 6-3. However, the highlight came at the end of the match when the Lebanese tennis player had an encounter with Roger Federer that he will never forget. "I didn't realize he was watching the match; I only saw him at the end and immediately felt his aura. I'm never going to wash my hand again. He approached me, greeted me, and said I had played well," he stated in the press conference after the match.
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Tomás Martín Etcheverry has defeated Jaime Faria 7-6(4) and 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Rio 2026 after two hours of play. This tournament has experienced a loss of seeded players, leaving the Argentine player as the sole contender, making him the top favorite to clinch the title and make a significant leap in the rankings. In fact, if Etcheverry becomes the champion, he will rise to the 33rd position, bringing him close to his career-best ranking of 27. Moreover, today's victory marks his 100th ATP win.
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After winning the most important tournament of his career at the ATP Rio de Janeiro, Tomás Martín Etcheverry has decided to take a break and not participate in the ATP Santiago 2026, where he was scheduled to face Matías Soto in the first round. The Argentine tennis player had played two tennis marathons on the same day last Sunday, and despite reaching the quarterfinals last year, he has chosen to skip this tournament where he was seeded 5th. Vilius Gaubas will enter his place as the lucky loser.
Santiago update:
— Entry List Updates (@EntryLists) February 23, 2026
OUT: Etcheverry
IN: Gaubas (LL, will play against Soto)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Etcheverry se baja del ATP Santiago tras ganar en Río de Janeiro
Tommy Paul used his experience to come back against Learner Tien and win an intense match that ended with a score of 4-6, 6-4, and 6-3 after more than two hours of play. This victory brings the American tennis player back to a final more than a year later, where he will face his compatriot Sebastian Korda, who defeated Flavio Cobolli in the other semifinal of the tournament with a score of 7-6(1) and 6-1.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Delray Beach. Paul remonta a Tien para meterse en la final
Spanish player Martín de la Puente has won the Río Open in an epic match against Tokito Oda, the world number 1, by 7-6(4) 6-7(2) and 10-7. The wheelchair tennis player avenged his loss to the Japanese in the 2026 Australian Open final, where he fell in three sets after winning the first set, managing to defend the title he won last year in the Brazilian capital.
With 7/6 (4) 6/7 (2) 10-7 on the scoreboard, Martín de la Puente defeats the #1 in the world Tokito Oda in an epic final and becomes the CHAMPION of the Wheelchair Tennis Elite - presented by ALLOS 🏆🎾#RioOpen pic.twitter.com/u4ZgW7M6lV
— Rio Open (@RioOpenOficial) February 20, 2026
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Elina Svitolina has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in her semifinal match at the WTA Dubai 2026 against Coco Gauff, whom she eventually defeated in three sets after having up to four match points and saving several break points at 4-4 in the third set. At the end of the match, the Ukrainian tennis player revealed that she thinks about her country when she is in a tough situation. "I'm fighting all the time when I'm behind in the score. When I feel all the emotions, I try to keep in mind the really difficult moments that Ukraine is going through."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Svitolina reconoce que piensa en Ucrania cuando está en un partido difícil
After his victory against Jakub Mensik, the French tennis player spoke about the final he will play at the ATP Doha 2026 against the world number one, promising a tough battle.
The Russian tennis player analyzed the great tournament held in ATP Doha and the changes he is implementing in his style thanks to the arrival of Marat Safin.
After winning the most important tournament of his career at the ATP Rio de Janeiro, Tomás Martín Etcheverry has decided to take a break and not participate in the ATP Santiago 2026, where he was scheduled to face Matías Soto in the first round. The Argentine tennis player had played two tennis marathons on the same day last Sunday, and despite reaching the quarterfinals last year, he has chosen to skip this tournament where he was seeded 5th. Vilius Gaubas will enter his place as the lucky loser.
Santiago update:
— Entry List Updates (@EntryLists) February 23, 2026
OUT: Etcheverry
IN: Gaubas (LL, will play against Soto)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Etcheverry se baja del ATP Santiago tras ganar en Río de Janeiro
Benjamin Hassan has played a competitive match in the first round of ATP Dubai 2026 against Stan Wawrinka, losing with a score of 7-5 and 6-3. However, the highlight came at the end of the match when the Lebanese tennis player had an encounter with Roger Federer that he will never forget. "I didn't realize he was watching the match; I only saw him at the end and immediately felt his aura. I'm never going to wash my hand again. He approached me, greeted me, and said I had played well," he stated in the press conference after the match.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La increíble confesión de Hassan sobre Federer en el ATP Dubái
Tommy Paul used his experience to come back against Learner Tien and win an intense match that ended with a score of 4-6, 6-4, and 6-3 after more than two hours of play. This victory brings the American tennis player back to a final more than a year later, where he will face his compatriot Sebastian Korda, who defeated Flavio Cobolli in the other semifinal of the tournament with a score of 7-6(1) and 6-1.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Delray Beach. Paul remonta a Tien para meterse en la final
Tomás Martín Etcheverry has defeated Jaime Faria 7-6(4) and 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Rio 2026 after two hours of play. This tournament has experienced a loss of seeded players, leaving the Argentine player as the sole contender, making him the top favorite to clinch the title and make a significant leap in the rankings. In fact, if Etcheverry becomes the champion, he will rise to the 33rd position, bringing him close to his career-best ranking of 27. Moreover, today's victory marks his 100th ATP win.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Etcheverry se mete en semis como único cabeza de serie vivo en el Río Open
Spanish player Martín de la Puente has won the Río Open in an epic match against Tokito Oda, the world number 1, by 7-6(4) 6-7(2) and 10-7. The wheelchair tennis player avenged his loss to the Japanese in the 2026 Australian Open final, where he fell in three sets after winning the first set, managing to defend the title he won last year in the Brazilian capital.
With 7/6 (4) 6/7 (2) 10-7 on the scoreboard, Martín de la Puente defeats the #1 in the world Tokito Oda in an epic final and becomes the CHAMPION of the Wheelchair Tennis Elite - presented by ALLOS 🏆🎾#RioOpen pic.twitter.com/u4ZgW7M6lV
— Rio Open (@RioOpenOficial) February 20, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Martín de la Puente gana el Río Open de manera épica ante el número uno del mundo
Elina Svitolina has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in her semifinal match at the WTA Dubai 2026 against Coco Gauff, whom she eventually defeated in three sets after having up to four match points and saving several break points at 4-4 in the third set. At the end of the match, the Ukrainian tennis player revealed that she thinks about her country when she is in a tough situation. "I'm fighting all the time when I'm behind in the score. When I feel all the emotions, I try to keep in mind the really difficult moments that Ukraine is going through."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Svitolina reconoce que piensa en Ucrania cuando está en un partido difícil
After his victory against Jakub Mensik, the French tennis player spoke about the final he will play at the ATP Doha 2026 against the world number one, promising a tough battle.
Arthur Fils has returned to a final almost a year and a half later after defeating Jakub Mensik at ATP Doha 2026 with a score of 6-4 7-6(4), after 1 hour and 35 minutes of play. The Frenchman's level throughout the week has been incredible, in addition to Goran Ivanisevic joining his team as the new coach. Today, he benefited from the Czech player's muscle issues in the second set, but still, credit must be given to him. Tomorrow, he will meet Alcaraz again, whom he has not yet defeated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils gana a Mensik y se cita con Alcaraz en la final de Doha
After reaching the final of the ATP Doha 2026, the Spanish tennis player put an end to any possible debate about his resemblance to the 'Big Three' and expressed surprise at Jannik Sinner's loss to Jakub Mensik.