Author: Michael Dickens

Indian Wells: There’s No Place Like Tennis Paradise

INDIAN WELLS/WASHINGTON, October 6, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) It’s been two and one-half years since the last BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the southern California palm desert took place. On Wednesday, the women’s main draw singles play begins […]

Ruud Captures San Diego Open Title

SAN DIEGO/WASHINGTON, October 4, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 10 Casper Ruud came to play – and played to win. Boy, did he sure win. During the inaugural ATP 250 San Diego Open at Barnes Tennis Center in San […]

Muguruza Rallies To Win Chicago Fall Tennis Classic Title

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, October 4, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Never count out Garbiñe Muguruza when there’s a title on the line. While the Spaniard may not always cross the finish line first, she always gives her best effort. Sunday afternoon, with rain […]

Super Showdown In Sofia Goes To Sinner

SOFIA/WASHINGTON, October 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Jannik Sinner and Gaël Monfils have met four times during their respective careers. Yet, Sunday’s generational clash between the 20-year-old defending Sofia Open champion and Monfils, regarded as one of grand entertainers of […]

Monfils Reaches First ATP Tour Final Of 2021

WASHINGTON, October 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 20 Gaël Monfils kept alive one of the longest active streaks in pro men’s tennis with his 7-5, 6–0 semifinal victory over No. 67 Marcos Giron in the semifinals of the […]

Van Uytvanck Wins Astana Open, Perfect In WTA Finals

NUR-SULTAN/WASHINGTON, October 2, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) While it’s hard to pinpoint a specific moment during the two-hour and 20-minute final of the inaugural WTA Astana Open in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, that made the difference between winning and losing, one that […]

Giron Reaches New Plateau In Sofia

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Marcos Giron is currently the eighth-ranked American men’s tennis player. At No. 67, he doesn’t get the kind of attention or recognition that others ranked above him such as Reilly Opelka, John Isner, […]

Sinner Chartering New Territory At Sofia Open

WASHINGTON, October 1, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) For the first time in his budding pro career, Jannik Sinner is defending an ATP Tour title. Last year, he won his first tour-level crown at the Sofia Open in the capital city […]