ATP and WTA 2026 Schedule of Play for Monday February 16 for Doha, Rio, Delray Beach and Dubai
LINK: ATP Doha Schedule | ATP Rio Schedule | ATP Delray Beach Schedule | WTA Dubai Schedule
With four tournaments running across three continents, today’s schedule delivers a global tennis showcase — blending ATP hard-court speed, South American clay grit, and elite WTA firepower under the Dubai lights. Here’s a full breakdown of what fans can expect on court throughout the day.
ATP Doha – Qatar ExxonMobil Open
Hard Court | ATP 250
Action in Doha continues with a full slate of singles and doubles matches as the tournament settles into its competitive rhythm. The fast outdoor hard courts reward first-strike tennis, putting an emphasis on serve accuracy and early baseline aggression.
Today’s Court Flow
Day Session: Early-round singles matches dominate the schedule, with seeded players beginning their campaigns against dangerous floaters.
Evening Session: Feature matches under the lights, often showcasing marquee names and local fan favourites.
Doubles Play: Select opening-round doubles matches are interspersed throughout the day.
What to watch: Tight opening sets are common in Doha, where conditions are quick and margins are slim — early breaks of serve can be decisive.
ATP Rio de Janeiro – Rio Open Presented by Claro
Clay Court | ATP 500
Rio delivers its trademark intensity as clay-court specialists grind through physically demanding matches. The schedule today leans heavily toward singles, with long rallies and tactical patience expected across Centre Court.
Today’s Court Flow
Afternoon Session: Singles matches featuring clay-court specialists and South American contenders.
Prime Time Matches: Evening matches typically feature top seeds or local favourites, played in electric conditions.
Doubles Matches: Early rounds continue, often producing dramatic momentum swings.
What to watch: Break-point conversion and stamina — Rio’s slow clay ensures no easy wins and rewards players who construct points intelligently.
ATP Delray Beach – Delray Beach Open
Hard Court | ATP 250
Delray Beach offers a more compact but fiercely competitive schedule, with several singles matches taking centre stage today. Known for its close-up atmosphere, fans are often treated to high-energy tennis from the first ball.
Today’s Court Flow
Midday Matches: First-round singles and doubles get underway.
Late Afternoon: Feature singles matches as seeded players enter the draw.
Evening Session: Crowd-friendly matchups under the Florida lights.
What to watch: Players often look to shorten points here — aggressive returns and net play can tilt matches quickly on the slick hard courts.
WTA Dubai – Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Hard Court | WTA 1000
Dubai’s schedule is stacked from start to finish, reflecting the depth and quality of the WTA 1000 field. Early rounds already feel like quarterfinal matchups, with very little separation between contenders.
Today’s Court Flow
Day Session: Opening-round singles matches featuring rising stars and established names.
Late Afternoon: Doubles matches and high-profile singles clashes.
Night Session: Prime-time showdowns featuring top-ranked players on Centre Court.
What to watch: Pace control and serve consistency — Dubai’s courts reward players who can absorb power and redirect it with precision.
Matchday Themes to Track
Across the ATP
Fast-court aggression in Doha and Delray contrasts sharply with Rio’s clay-court chess matches.
Early-round pressure is high, particularly for seeds entering the draw against battle-tested qualifiers.
On the WTA Side
Dubai’s depth means no easy openings — every match carries ranking implications.
Younger players often thrive in early rounds before the physical toll increases.
Final Word
Today’s schedule of play offers something for every tennis fan — from clay-court endurance battles in Rio to fast-paced hard-court exchanges in Doha and Delray Beach, capped off by elite WTA action in Dubai. As the tournaments progress, each match becomes increasingly meaningful, setting the tone for a pivotal stretch of the tennis calendar.
Check back daily for updated schedules, match previews, and key results from all four events.
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