|2/15/26|
This Talking Tennis episode recaps the early February 2026 tennis season across three tournaments: Rotterdam, Buenos Aires, and Dallas. Alex de Minaur captured his 11th career title in Rotterdam after two years as runner-up, praised for his consistent defense against Felix Auger-Aliassime. In Buenos Aires, local favorite Francisco Cerundolo secured a long-awaited home victory, showcasing tactical growth on clay. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton won his fourth career title in Dallas following a dramatic three-set win over Taylor Fritz, with hosts highlighting Shelton’s improved polished ground game and mental fortitude. The discussion also touches upon Frances Tiafoe’s need for a strategic reset and concludes with previews for upcoming tournaments in Doha, Rio, and Delray Beach.
