Author: Michael Dickens

Opelka Criticizes ATP’s Handling Of Covid-19 Shutdown

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) During a telephone interview with Racquet magazine’s Giri Nathan published Friday, UTR Pro Match Series champion Reilly Opelka was asked “How do you think the ATP has handled this crisis, and what would you […]

US Open: USTA Talking About Contingency Plans

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) A New York Times story by Matthew Futterman, “For U.S. Open Tennis, Florida and California May Be Escape Hatches,” published in its Thursday print edition, presents a real picture of exactly what the […]

Naomi Osaka: Who Knew She’s A Foodie?

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is a self-described foodie. The 22-year-old tennis star, born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother and now living and training in the United States, […]

AELTC Announces Contributions To Support Covid-19 Recovery

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) While the 2020 Wimbledon Championships have already been cancelled this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, meaning there will be no summer fortnight activity at the SW19 grass courts for the first time […]

LTA Provides Guidelines For Playing In Great Britain

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Following clarifications from the British government, beginning today, outdoor recreation tennis resumes in England during the Covid-19 lockdown with singles play only, other than where players are all from the same household. The […]

Ines Ibbou: Out Of Darkness Cometh Light

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Over the weekend, a viral video aimed at World No. 3 Dominic Thiem (specifically) and tennis inequality (in general) elevated the profile of a struggling, Algerian 21-year-old pro, Ines Ibbou, in a manner […]