Tennis

Western Kentucky University athletics teams face a packed week of competitions across basketball, softball, and tennis from February 2 to 8, 2026. Home games include men's basketball matchups, while road trips feature softball in Georgia.

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Nigeria will host Uzbekistan for the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II playoff.

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history by becoming the first mothers to rank inside the WTA Top 10 at the same time. Bencic returned to the elite rankings in mid-January, while Svitolina joined her following a semifinal run at the Australian Open. Both players utilized the WTA's Special Ranking Rule for returning mothers to achieve this milestone.

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No. 6 seed Leylah Fernandez defeated lucky loser Chloe Paquet in the first round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, dropping just three games in a dominant performance. This victory ends a four-match losing streak for the Canadian player. It marks her first win since October 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open men's final to claim his first title in Melbourne and become the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam at age 22. The Spaniard, who already held two titles each from Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the US Open, now has seven major championships. Djokovic, seeking a record 25th Grand Slam, suffered his first loss in an Australian Open final after 10 previous wins.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will contest the 2026 Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday night in Melbourne, with history on the line for both players. The 22-year-old Spaniard seeks to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, while the 38-year-old Serb aims for a record 25th major title. Their matchup promises a clash of youth and experience on Rod Laver Arena.