Among the most undercovered stories of current (not just AO) commentary: Sinner has received twice as many ATP fan favorite awards as [Rafael] Nadal, [Novak] Djokovic and [Carlos] Alcaraz combined.

Paula Badosa (9), Spain, def. Elise Mertens, Belgium, 6-2, 6-1. Elena Rybakina (6), Kazakhstan, def. Moyuka Uchijima, Japan, 6-3, 6-2. Linda Noskova, Czechia, def. Diana Shnaider (11), Russia, 7-6 (8) ...

Former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka rallied from a set and a break down to beat Anhelina Kalinina 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 Monday and reach the second round of the Dubai Open.