Author: Michael Dickens

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 […]

Virtanen Scores Biggest Career Win, Upsets Korda In Marseille

MARSEILLE/WASHINGTON, February 10, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The 33rd edition of the Open 13 Provence began Monday in Marseille, nestled in the Bouches du Rhône region of southern France, with plenty of optimism and four former champions in the main […]

Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2025 Filled With Star Power

STUTTGART/WASHINGTON, February 10, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 1 and three-time runner-up Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus headlines the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, which takes place April 12-21 inside Porsche Arena in Stuttgart. Joining Sabalenka are two-time Stuttgart winner […]

Alcaraz Rules In Rotterdam, Caps Dutch Debut With First Indoor Title

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) For the fifth straight year, a new champion was crowned in Rotterdam following a high-intensity final. The last time there was a repeat champion was 2019-20, when Gaël Monfils won consecutive Dutch titles. […]

Alcaraz Overcomes Hurkacz, Advances To Rotterdam Final

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) On an evening filled with plenty of entertaining highlights, World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his first indoor ATP Tour final in his fourth semifinal under the roof at the ABN Amro […]

De Minaur Dominates His Way Into Back-To-Back Rotterdam Finals

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 8, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 8 Alex de Minaur dominated his way to victory in Rotterdam and advanced to back-to-back finals at the ABN Amro Open Saturday afternoon, ending the fantastic week that was qualifier Mattia […]

Bellucci Enjoying Best Week Of His Life In Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 7, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Qualifier Mattia Bellucci understands he’s playing against amazing opponents this week at the ATP 500 ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam. Thus, every day has been a big challenge for the 23-year-old from Busto […]

De Minaur Reaches Fourth Consecutive Rotterdam Quarterfinal

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 6, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Alex de Minaur has been nothing if not consistent in his approach to the game of tennis. Last year’s finalist at the ATP 500 ABN Amro Open, the World No. 8 from Australia […]

Griekspoor Caps Another Rotterdam Win On His Favorite Court

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 5, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Dutch No. 1 Tallon Griekspoor, the only Dutchman left in the ABN Amro Open field as play in the year’s first European ATP 500 reached Wednesday, has been nearly unbeatable in the Netherlands […]

Mees Röttgering: The Future Is Bright For Likeable Dutch Teenager

ROTTERDAM/WASHINGTON, February 5, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) What a difference a year can make. Twelve months ago, Mees Röttgering was a spectator inside the Rotterdam Ahoy Arena watching his favorite players compete in the ATP 500 ABN Amro Open in […]