Cori Gauff has started her journey in a WTA 1000 Dubai 2026 with a strong start, being a top favorite due to the numerous and important withdrawals. The American defeated Anna Kalinskaya with a score of 6-4 6-4, setting up a round of 16 encounter with Elise Mertens.
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Victoria Mboko is one of the great sensations on the WTA circuit. At just 19 years old, the Canadian tennis player has already reached the final of two WTA 1000 tournaments and has built up a streak of results that have placed her as the world number 10. The latest to praise her emergence has been her compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime. "It's incredible to see a young girl like Mboko playing such amazing tennis. She has the opportunity to have an incredible career and win many Grand Slams, and I will support her if she ever needs me. She knows how to take care of herself; she's already a great player, but I will always be there for her," he stated.
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The American tennis player talked about the withdrawals of the number one and number two of the WTA ranking and the harsh words of Salah Tahlak about her decision, requesting a severe punishment.
Amanda Anisimova has advanced to the second round of the Dubai WTA 1000 without stepping on the court following the withdrawal of Barbora Krejcikova. The American tennis player had retired in the second round of the Doha WTA 1000, where she was defending her title, so she comes to this tournament eager to redeem herself. The big surprise of the day was the defeat of Emma Raducanu against Antonia Ruzic, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser. The British tennis player had to be treated by the physio during the match, which has raised concerns.
Day's results:
Emma Navarro def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4 7-5
Iva Jovic def. Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1 1-6 6-1
Varvara Gracheva def. Rebecca Sramkova 7-5 1-6 6-4
Clara Tauson def. Sofia Kenin 7-6 6-2
Sorana Cirstea def. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3 7-6
Daria Kasatkina def. Laura Siegemund 6-2 6-3
Belinda Bencic def. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 2-6 6-1 6-2
Janice Tjen def. Leylah Fernandez 7-6 6-4
Anastasia Zakharova def. Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-4
Antonia Ruzik def. Emma Raducanu 6-1 5-7 6-2
Anna Kalinskaya def. Jelena Ostapenko 2-6 6-1 6-4
Paula Badosa def. Katerina Siniakova 6-3 7-5
Jaqueline Cristian def. Petra Marcinko 6-1 6-1
Amanda Anisimova def. Barbora Krejcikova by retirement
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Paula Badosa has returned to the path of victory after defeating Katerina Siniakova in the first round of the Dubai WTA 1000 with a score of 6-3 and 7-5, after 1 hour and 45 minutes of play. The Spanish tennis player hadn't started 2026 in the best way, but this victory will give her confidence to try to climb positions in the ranking. In the second round, she will face the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, seeded number 7, who is in great form.
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Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko are the two brightest young talents on the WTA circuit. At 18 and 19 years old respectively, both are part of the WTA top 10 rankings, and the Russian tennis player has talked about the rivalry they have. "I'm not a fan of these little rivalries, but I've known 'Vicky' for a long time. We have supported each other a lot, and now she is doing really well. It wasn't good for me that she beat me last week, but she is one of those players I could never feel envious of. If she does well, I'm happy for her, and I believe we will play many matches in the future," she concluded.
mirra andreeva on her little rivalry w vicky mboko 👯♀️ pic.twitter.com/KUobGJ4Y5y
— lyks 🥐 (@crossiiini) February 16, 2026
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Today has been the first day of training for Elena Rybakina since she fell in the quarterfinals of the Doha tournament last week. Now, the schedule points towards the WTA 1000 in Dubai, where the Kazakh arrives far from her 100%. She could have skipped this stop, but the Australian Open champion wanted to make an effort, and we will have her in the draw as the top seed.
"I had many off-court commitments during the Doha week, but the idea was to keep playing. Then I caught a cold, maybe it wasn't the best option to come here since I was in bed for three days without training. It was a shame not to play this tournament being at home, so whatever happens, it will be positive to step onto the court to play matches. There are many tournaments ahead, but I feel like also seeking a great result here," she commented before her debut against Birrell.
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The match started off well for Jessica Bouzas this Monday at the WTA 1000 in Dubai, but in tennis, nothing can be taken for granted until the last point. Today the Spaniard went from better to worse against Belinda Bencic (2-6, 6-1, 6-2) in a duel where the Swiss player needed some time to find her footing on the court. The Spanish player has competed in six matches this season with only one victory; hopefully, in the upcoming events, we will see her change this trend and showcase her best performance on the court. For now, Paula Badosa remains the sole Spanish player in the Dubai draw.
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Cori Gauff has started her journey in a WTA 1000 Dubai 2026 with a strong start, being a top favorite due to the numerous and important withdrawals. The American defeated Anna Kalinskaya with a score of 6-4 6-4, setting up a round of 16 encounter with Elise Mertens.
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Amanda Anisimova has advanced to the second round of the Dubai WTA 1000 without stepping on the court following the withdrawal of Barbora Krejcikova. The American tennis player had retired in the second round of the Doha WTA 1000, where she was defending her title, so she comes to this tournament eager to redeem herself. The big surprise of the day was the defeat of Emma Raducanu against Antonia Ruzic, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser. The British tennis player had to be treated by the physio during the match, which has raised concerns.
Day's results:
Emma Navarro def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4 7-5
Iva Jovic def. Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1 1-6 6-1
Varvara Gracheva def. Rebecca Sramkova 7-5 1-6 6-4
Clara Tauson def. Sofia Kenin 7-6 6-2
Sorana Cirstea def. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3 7-6
Daria Kasatkina def. Laura Siegemund 6-2 6-3
Belinda Bencic def. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 2-6 6-1 6-2
Janice Tjen def. Leylah Fernandez 7-6 6-4
Anastasia Zakharova def. Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-4
Antonia Ruzik def. Emma Raducanu 6-1 5-7 6-2
Anna Kalinskaya def. Jelena Ostapenko 2-6 6-1 6-4
Paula Badosa def. Katerina Siniakova 6-3 7-5
Jaqueline Cristian def. Petra Marcinko 6-1 6-1
Amanda Anisimova def. Barbora Krejcikova by retirement
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Victoria Mboko is one of the great sensations on the WTA circuit. At just 19 years old, the Canadian tennis player has already reached the final of two WTA 1000 tournaments and has built up a streak of results that have placed her as the world number 10. The latest to praise her emergence has been her compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime. "It's incredible to see a young girl like Mboko playing such amazing tennis. She has the opportunity to have an incredible career and win many Grand Slams, and I will support her if she ever needs me. She knows how to take care of herself; she's already a great player, but I will always be there for her," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Auger-Aliassime se deshace en elogios ante la irrupción de Mboko
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Paula Badosa has returned to the path of victory after defeating Katerina Siniakova in the first round of the Dubai WTA 1000 with a score of 6-3 and 7-5, after 1 hour and 45 minutes of play. The Spanish tennis player hadn't started 2026 in the best way, but this victory will give her confidence to try to climb positions in the ranking. In the second round, she will face the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, seeded number 7, who is in great form.
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The American tennis player talked about the withdrawals of the number one and number two of the WTA ranking and the harsh words of Salah Tahlak about her decision, requesting a severe punishment.
Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko are the two brightest young talents on the WTA circuit. At 18 and 19 years old respectively, both are part of the WTA top 10 rankings, and the Russian tennis player has talked about the rivalry they have. "I'm not a fan of these little rivalries, but I've known 'Vicky' for a long time. We have supported each other a lot, and now she is doing really well. It wasn't good for me that she beat me last week, but she is one of those players I could never feel envious of. If she does well, I'm happy for her, and I believe we will play many matches in the future," she concluded.
mirra andreeva on her little rivalry w vicky mboko 👯♀️ pic.twitter.com/KUobGJ4Y5y
— lyks 🥐 (@crossiiini) February 16, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La sorprendente opinión de Andreeva sobre su rivalidad con Mboko
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Today has been the first day of training for Elena Rybakina since she fell in the quarterfinals of the Doha tournament last week. Now, the schedule points towards the WTA 1000 in Dubai, where the Kazakh arrives far from her 100%. She could have skipped this stop, but the Australian Open champion wanted to make an effort, and we will have her in the draw as the top seed.
"I had many off-court commitments during the Doha week, but the idea was to keep playing. Then I caught a cold, maybe it wasn't the best option to come here since I was in bed for three days without training. It was a shame not to play this tournament being at home, so whatever happens, it will be positive to step onto the court to play matches. There are many tournaments ahead, but I feel like also seeking a great result here," she commented before her debut against Birrell.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina, entre algodones en Dubái: “He estado tres días seguidos en la cama”
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The match started off well for Jessica Bouzas this Monday at the WTA 1000 in Dubai, but in tennis, nothing can be taken for granted until the last point. Today the Spaniard went from better to worse against Belinda Bencic (2-6, 6-1, 6-2) in a duel where the Swiss player needed some time to find her footing on the court. The Spanish player has competed in six matches this season with only one victory; hopefully, in the upcoming events, we will see her change this trend and showcase her best performance on the court. For now, Paula Badosa remains the sole Spanish player in the Dubai draw.
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A general exodus that is hardly understandable and is causing turmoil among the organizers of the WTA 1000 Dubai 2026. A whopping 16 tennis players, most of them among the best in the world, have opted out of competing in a tournament that is left without major stars. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek lead a list that keeps growing, with the most recent additions being the Doha finalists, Karolina Muchova and Victoria Mboko.
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Following last-minute absences of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek at WTA Dubai 2026, Elena Rybakina, the newly crowned champion of the Australian Open, will be the top seed and the main contender to claim a title that would allow her to surpass the Polish player and start challenging the Belarusian for the top spot in the rankings. However, the Kazakh prefers to take it step by step when asked about the hypothetical world number one position: "It's definitely a goal. But it depends on how other players compete and the results. The season is very long. There's no time to stop. Improvement is needed every day."
Elena Rybakina on chasing the #1 ranking in 2026:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 15, 2026
"It's definitely a goal. But it depends how the other players compete & what the results are gonna be. The season is so long. There’s no time to stop. You need to improve every day."
(via @AlErsalpod)
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