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Tennis action doesn't stop after the Australian Open as the top WTA stars are all set to return to competitive play very soon. The month of February is packed with quite a few important tournaments that could present fans with some sizzling matchups.
Headling them are the three Middle Eastern events - WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (February 6-12), WTA 500 Qatar Totalenergies Open (February 13-18) and WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (February 19-25).
Other than these, the WTA 250 Upper Austria Ladies Linz (February 6-12), WTA 250 Merida Open Akron (February 20-26), WTA 250 Abierto GNP Seguros (February 27-March 5), and WTA 250 ATX Open (February 27-March 5) will also be staged this month.
The biggest women's stars, including World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, young sensations Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu, will all feature in February. Let's take a look at where we can see them swinging the racquet next:
Iga Swiatek & Coco Gauff return to Doha
Iga Swiatek will lead a star-studded field in Doha, where nine of the world's top 10 will be in action. World No. 6 Coco Gauff, too, will be vying for the title at this prestigious tournament that is set to kick off on February 13.
Both will be coming back after tasting success in the last edition. While the Pole won the singles title, Gauff claimed the doubles trophy in tandem with Jessica Pegula.
Last year, it was this very Qatar Open that kicked off Swiatek's scintillating run of seven consecutive final wins, which included the French Open and the US Open.
Swiatek hasn't lived up to the expectations so far this season. Following a semifinal appearance at the United Cup, the 21-year-old crashed out in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open.
Having had fond memories of lifting the falcon in Doha, the World No. 1 will hope to get back to peak form on her return to this tournament.
Coco Gauff, on the other hand, made a dream start to the year with her third career singles title in Auckland. She, however, failed to replicate the efforts in the first Major of the season, falling to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round.
Gauff, too, will be desperate to get back to winning ways in the Middle East.
Emma Raducanu headlines Austin field
Emma Raducanu, meanwhile, has committed to the inaugural ATX Open, scheduled to be held at Westwood Country Club in Austin, Texas, from February 27. The 2021 US Open champion will get tough competition from home hopes Danielle Collins and Sloane Stephens, among others.
The 20-year-old began the season with a three-set win over rising star Linda Fruhvirtova in Auckland. However, she rolled her ankle in the next match, putting her Australian Open participation in doubt.
Although the Brit managed to play the Major Down Under, she was ousted in the second round by Coco Gauff.
Raducanu will be keen to regain her full fitness and get back to form in Austin.
