Tara Moore files a massive lawsuit against the WTA over contaminated meat.

The ATP event in Acapulco issues an urgent statement after a drug lord takedown sparks a security crisis in Mexico.

And, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Sebastian Korda get statement wins in Rio and Delray Beach.

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📰 A Major Beef Tara Moore files a $20M lawsuit against the WTA, alleging the tour failed to warn players about contaminated meat risks at a 2022 tournament in Colombia. The former British #1 in doubles remains banned for four years after a CAS ruling overturned her initial exoneration. Three of 21 samples taken at the event contained steroids, and a second player, Chile's Barbara Gatica, was also suspended. The WTA responds that there is "no basis to vacate the arbitrator's award."

🏆 Marathon Man Tomas Martin Etcheverry completes a rain-delayed semifinal before heading to the final on the same day in Rio, rallying from a set and a break down to defeat Alejandro Tabilo, 3-6, 7-6³, 6-4. The victory earns the Argentine his maiden ATP title after losing three previous finals, including the time he held championship point in Lyon in May 2024.

🏆 Full Circle Sebastian Korda returns to the site of his first ATP final and walks away with his third career ATP title with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Tommy Paul on a blustery day in Delray Beach. Korda saves four break points when serving for the match, digging out of a 0-40 hole to seal the deal. For his efforts, he'll rise to world #40 in his second week with new coach Ryan Harrison.

🚨 State of Emergency The Abierto Mexicano issues an urgent statement confirming the tournament will proceed as planned after the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," sparks security concerns and cancellation rumors across Mexico. The cartel leader's death came during a military operation in Jalisco, over 600 miles away from Acapulco. In the statement, the tournament said it "remains in constant coordination with federal, state, and municipal authorities."

💬 Dafu Energy Jessica Pegula's "Player's Box" podcast goes viral after 2024 Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen drops in for a Dubai chocolate tasting and asks the question all of Chinese social media wants answered: why does the daughter of a billionaire choose to grind on tour instead of living "a high class life"? Pegula's nickname on Chinese-language platforms is "Dafu," which translates to "Big Rich."

🎾 The Wait is (Almost) Over Jack Draper makes his singles return in Dubai on Monday, six months after his last ATP singles match at the US Open. The British lefty, sidelined by a left arm injury, draws qualifier Quentin Halys in his opening round. Felix Auger-Aliassime leads the field as #1 seed after winning Montpellier and reaching the Rotterdam final.

🎾 Trophy Case Beyond the main tour: Daria Snigur takes down top seed Viktorija Golubic, 6-3, 6-3, in Oeiras. Dominika Salkova cruises past Andrea Lazaro Garcia, 6-4, 6-0, in Les Sables d'Olonne. Alina Charaeva edges Guo Hanyu, 6-4, 7-6, in a tight Midland final. On the Challenger circuit, Luca Van Assche dispatches Alexander Blockx, 6-2, 6-4, in Lille. Borna Gojo dominates Alexis Galarneau, 6-1, 6-4, in Metepec. Stefanos Sakellaridis outlasts Oliver Crawford, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6⁶, in New Delhi. And Guido Justo rallies past Lautaro Midon, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, to claim Tigre.

🎾 Sunshine Loading The Sunshine Swing kicks off Monday with six tournaments across three continents. Jasmine Paolini accepts a wildcard for WTA 500 Merida, becoming the highest-ranked player to ever compete there. Katie Boulter, fresh off her Ostrava title, also enters via wildcard. On the ATP side, Alexander Zverev leads Acapulco and Francisco Cerundolo headlines Santiago after winning Buenos Aires.

👟 Snow Day Rafael Nadal hits the ski slopes for the first time in 26 years, sharing photos on Instagram and calling it "an incredible feeling to ski again." Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, who has been seen on skis with current world #2 Jannik Sinner in the past, responds with an invitation to join her on the mountain. After two decades of protecting his body for competition, the 22-time slam champion is getting a little daring in his retirement.

"I'm obsessed with becoming a better player. That's something that's kept me at the top of the game. I always want to improve." - Jessica Pegula on what drives her at 31 ¹

"This is a dream come true for me. I was looking for a while for my first title. I've been working so hard with my team and I can't believe it." - Tomas Martin Etcheverry after winning the Rio Open ²

"At times I'm gonna play horrendous, at times I'm gonna play great. I think in the past, I hadn't accepted it." - Sebastian Korda on learning to embrace the ups and downs ³

"I can't be pissed at Mother Nature." - Tommy Paul on the blustery Delray Beach conditions, smiling ⁴

"We have to ski together when I'm healthy!" - Lindsey Vonn responding to Rafael Nadal's Instagram ski photos ⁵

DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS — 1st Round

◆ Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (Q) vs Moez Echargui (WC)

◆ Stan Wawrinka (WC) vs Benjamin Hassan (WC)

◆ Felix Auger-Aliassime (1) vs Zhizhen Zhang (PR)

◆ Jack Draper (4) vs Quentin Halys (Q)

ABIERTO MEXICANO TELCEL — 1st Round

◆ Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (4) vs Daniel Altmaier

◆ Miomir Kecmanovic vs Tristan Schoolkate

◆ Adam Walton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic

◆ Cameron Norrie (7) vs Rafael Jodar (WC)

MERIDA OPEN — 1st Round

◆ Dayana Yastremska (5) vs Marina Stakusic (WC)

◆ Yulia Putintseva vs Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (Q)

◆ Katie Boulter (WC) vs Beatriz Haddad Maia

◆ Emiliana Arango vs Anastasia Potapova

BCI SEGUROS CHILE OPEN — 1st Round

◆ Dusan Lajovic vs Yannick Hanfmann

◆ Andrea Pellegrino (Q) vs Alex Barrena (Q)

◆ Francisco Comesana (7) vs Pedro Martinez

◆ Nicolas Jarry (WC) vs Dino Prizmic (Q)

ATX OPEN — 1st Round

◆ Alycia Parks vs Oksana Selekhmeteva

◆ Katie Volynets vs Nikola Bartunkova (Q)

◆ Varvara Gracheva (5) vs Taylor Townsend (WC)

◆ Xinyu Wang (3) vs Rebeka Masarova (Q)

◆ Anna Bondar (6) vs Kamilla Rakhimova

◆ Elizabeth Mandlik (Q) vs Whitney Osuigwe (Q)

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³ Pelekis, Andreas. "Sebastian Korda Steadies the Ship, Wins ATP Delray Beach." Last Word on Tennis, Feb. 22, 2026. link

⁴ Pelekis, Andreas. "Sebastian Korda Steadies the Ship, Wins ATP Delray Beach." Last Word on Tennis, Feb. 22, 2026. link

⁵ Jacot, Sam. "Nadal hits the slopes, receives fun message from Olympic champion Vonn." atptour.com, Feb. 22, 2026. link

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