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Anisimova and Rybakina preview Doha defenses amid early wins
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Defending champion Amanda Anisimova returns to the Qatar TotalEnergies Open as the No. 3 seed, reflecting on her 2025 title win. Elena Rybakina, fresh off her second Grand Slam at the 2026 Australian Open, aims to maintain momentum. Early first-round matches saw veterans like Vera Zvonareva and Karolina Pliskova advance.
At LSU's baseball media day, outfielders Derek Curiel, Chris Stanfield, and Jake Brown discussed their offseason improvements and positional changes ahead of the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile, the pitching staff gears up without key departures, relying on returning talent and coach Nate Yeskie's expertise. The Tigers open the season Friday against Milwaukee at Alex Box Stadium.