The Tennis Podcast What's happened since the Australian Open?
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Feb 9, 2026 They recap breakthrough wins and rising young stars, including a surprise first title in Abu Dhabi and a home-crowd victory in Cluj. They highlight a comeback final and a morale-boosting home win in Ostrava. They cover indoor men’s action, a notable indoor title, Davis Cup qualifier shocks, governance debates in the sport, upcoming tournament previews, and a heartfelt tribute to a respected tennis journalist.
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Raducanu's Emotional Run And Illness
- Emma Raducanu reached her first final since 2021 but struggled with illness in the Cluj final.
- She still produced an encouraging semi-final comeback but had little left physically for the final.
Indoors Rejuvenated Boulter
- Katie Boulter's Ostrava title restored ranking momentum and confidence after a poor spell.
- Indoors suited her aggressive, controlled striking and yielded dominant scorelines all week.
Ease Back Into Competition After Injury
- Return to competition gradually and prioritise matches to test fitness without risking setbacks.
- Use shorter events and monitored match loads to confirm physical readiness before big tournaments.
