Author: Michael Dickens

Ruud Returns To Gstaad With Another Solid Victory

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Casper Ruud has enjoyed great success in Gstaad, winning last year’s EFG Swiss Open title while amassing great memories. Whether it’s the mountain air conditions or the enjoyable atmosphere surrounding Roy Emerson Arena […]

Venus Williams To Make Citi Open Debut

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Venus Williams, whose four-decade tennis career has included winning seven major singles titles, four Olympic gold medals and reaching World No. 1, has never played in the Citi Open. Next month, that will […]

Munar Handles Gstaad Altitude Best, Reaches Swiss Open Quarterfinals

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Spain’s Jaume Munar improved to 9-2 in his last 11 matches on clay, including Challengers, after defeating Swiss wild card Alexander Ritschard, 6-3, 6-3, to advance to the quarterfinal round of the EFG […]

Stricker Wins Swiss Open Derby Among Friends

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Imagine spending nearly two-and-a-half hours staring across the net from your doubles partner, with whom you won a title together a year ago on the very same court situated in the Swiss Alps. […]

Thiem Happy To Be Back In Gstaad, Climbs His Way To Victory

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 (by Michael. Dickens) A week after earning his first ATP Tour win in 14 months, Dominic Thiem would not be denied in the Swiss Alps. On Tuesday afternoon, the former World No. 3 and 2015 Gstaad […]

Swiss Open Offers Scenic Alps Backdrop And Red Clay Tennis

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 18, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) The city of Gstaad, home of the EFG Swiss Open, offers one of most beautiful backdrops of any ATP Tour tournament: the Swiss Alps. Situated in southwestern Switzerland, near the French border, Gstaad […]

Cressy Garners First ATP Tour Title At Newport

NEWPORT, R.I./WASHINGTON, July 18, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Maxime Cressy won his first ATP Tour title in his third tour-level final Sunday afternoon. Indeed, this third time proved to be the lucky charm for the likable, bearded 25-year-old, who was […]

Cerundolo Wins Nordea Open Title A Long Way From Home

BASTAD/WASHINGTON, July 17, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Both Francisco Cerundolo and Sebastian Baez, each from Buenos Aires, Argentina, have been playing some of the best tennis of their young careers this week. That it’s happening nearly 5,000 miles away from […]

Cressy Reaches Newport Final By Seizing His Opportunities

NEWPORT, R.I./WASHINGTON, July 17, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Patience rewarded Maxime Cressy during his all-American semifinal battle against John Isner at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open on grass at Newport, R.I. Saturday afternoon. In what has been a breakout […]