Author: Michael Dickens

Goffin Upsets Shelton On A Night Of Acapulco Surprises

ACAPULCO/WASHINGTON, February 27, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) With eight second-round matches on Wednesday’s order of play at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC, it promised plenty of action for fans flocking to the Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco for […]

Twice An Acapulco Semifinalist, Rune Begins Anew With Victory

ACAPULCO/WASHINGTON, February 26, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Opening round play at the ATP 500 Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC continued Tuesday evening in Acapulco, headlined by 2021 champion Alexander Zverev of Germany, two-time semifinalist Holger Rune of Denmark and […]

Ruud Stars In Acapulco Opening Night Under The Lights

ACAPULCO/WASHINGTON, February 25, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC is unique among ATP Tour stops. Because of the hot and humid temperatures that permeate the beach resort city of Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast during […]

Collins, Kasatkina Are Latest Charleston Open Additions

CHARLESTON, S.C./WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced that 2024 champion Danielle Collins of the United States and finalist Daria Kasatkina of Russia will return […]

Humbert Does It Again In Marseille, Wins Back-To-Back Titles

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 16, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) There’s something magical about the way Ugo Humbert plays tennis in France – especially indoors. He’s simply unstoppable. On Sunday afternoon, before an arena of adoring fans which filled the compact Palais des […]

Medjedovic Earns Win Of His Life, Reaches Marseille Final

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 15, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Hamad Medjedovic achieved his first Top-10 victory – the biggest win of his young career – and with his 6-3, 6-2 victory over World No. 8 Daniil Medvedev Saturday evening, the 21-year-old has […]

Defending Champion Humbert Rolls On In Marseille

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 14, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Defending champion and No. 2 seed Ugo Humbert has been nearly unbeatable playing indoors in his native France. On Friday, in the quarterfinal round of the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, the 26-year-old […]

Bergs Displays Winning Formula In Marseille

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 13, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Zizou Bergs, one of only two Belgian singles players entered this week at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille advanced to his fifth ATP Tour quarterfinal – his fourth since October – and […]

Herbert Sets Up Marseille Rematch Against Medvedev

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 12, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) It’s been a long and, sometimes, lonely road for Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert the past few years. Once a Marseille finalist in 2021 and a Top-40 player before that – not to mention holder […]

Gasquet Bids Adieu To Marseille, Bows In First Round

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 11, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) France’s Richard Gasquet waved goodbye to the Open 13 Provence Tuesday afternoon. The former World No. 7 from Beziers, who made his tournament debut as a 16-year-old in 2003 with a victory and […]