Author: Michael Dickens

Eugenie Bouchard Is Back With Melbourne On Her Mind

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) In 2014, Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard garnered attention Down Under with a semifinal run at the Australian Open. She backed it up later in that same year by reaching the semifinals at Roland Garros, […]

Tiafoe Swings His Way Into Delray Beach Quarterfinals

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Eighth seed Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinal round of the ATP 250 Delray Beach Open by VITACOST.com with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over fellow American Bjorn Fratangelo in Delray Beach, Fla. Sunday. After beating […]

​Australian Open Qualifying Begins Impressively For Konjuh

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Ana Konjuh, a former World No. 20 from Croatia, knows a thing or two about survival. After all, she’s survived four elbow surgeries following an injurious nightmare run. Appearing for the first time […]

One-Two Punch Adds Up To Another Sabalenka Victory

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) No. 4 seed Aryna Sabalenka rolled to her 12th straight victory with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over 15th seed Ons Jabeur in the third round of the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open in the Emirates […]

Garin Stunned By No. 789 Harrison At Delray Beach Open

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Top seed Cristian Garin of Chile was stunned by 789th-ranked American qualifier Christian Harrison in his season debut, 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the ATP 250 Delray Beach Open […]

Gasanova Pulls Off A Marvelous Upset At Abu Dhabi

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Imagine the thrill of playing in your first WTA main draw. Pretty cool! Now, imagine you’re thrusted into playing a Top 100 player for the first time. Awesome! Now, imagine the joy of […]

At 41, Ivo Karlovic Ages Like Fine Wine And Still Has Game

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Ivo Karlovic seems ageless at first glance, but he ages like a fine wine. At 41, Karlovic still has game and he proved it. On Friday night, the native of Zagreb, Croatia, who maintains […]

Sabalenka’s Focus And Confidence Translating Into Wins

WASHINGTON, January 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 10 Aryna Sabalenka is in the zone. With her latest triumph Friday, in the second round of the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open in the United Arab Emirates capital city – a […]

Korda, Paul, Querrey Wins Spotlight Day 1 At Delray Beach

WASHINGTON, January 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Fifth-seeded Tommy Paul started his 2021 season on a winning note as the ATP Tour kicked off the new year Thursday at the Delray Beach Open by VITACOST.com, in Delray Beach, Fla. The […]

For Elina Svitolina, Every Tennis Match Is Like A Test

WASHINGTON, January 7, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) It’s the first match of the year and if you’re World No. 5 Elina Svitolina, you want to make a good impression – something to build upon – as the 2021 season gets […]