Author: Michael Dickens

Draper Cuts Loose With Darderi Win, Into Vienna Quarterfinals

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 24, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Jack Draper celebrated the latest victory in what has become a breakout season for the British No. 1 in his signature, understated way Thursday afternoon. Working toward the win, though, is where Draper […]

Dimitrov Advances, Paul Eliminated At Erste Bank Open

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Three days after they met in the Stockholm final, both World No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov and World No. 12 Tommy Paul were back on court at the Erste Bank Open Wednesday afternoon. Each began […]

Badosa Enters Growing Charleston Open Player Field

CHARLESTON, S.C./WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa has officially joined the player field for the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open, joining a growing list of top contenders that includes current WTA Top 10 […]

Thiem Bids Emotional Farewell To Pro Tennis

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Dominic Thiem played 563 matches on the ATP Tour during his illustrious career. For many of them, he will be remembered for his stylish trademark — a one-fisted backhand — that was full […]

Erste Bank Open: Despite Loss, It Was Thiem’s Night To Remember

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 22, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Win or lose, it was Dominic Thiem‘s night to remember at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna Tuesday evening.  Before the first ball was served, Thiem won something — the coin toss conducted […]

Bautista Agut: Hard Work Is Rewarded With European Open Title

ANTWERP/WASHINGTON, October 20, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Roberto Bautista Agut proved once again that there’s no substitute for experience. Sunday afternoon, playing inspiring tennis before an appreciative audience, the 36-year-old from Castellón de la Plana, Spain won the European Open at […]

Erste Bank Open: Mensik Leads Quartet Of Qualifiers Into Main Draw

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 20, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Qualifying draw No. 1 seed Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated No. 70 Alexandre Muller of France, 6-3, 6-2, in 69 minutes Sunday afternoon to advance to the main draw of the ATP […]

Erste Bank Open: Zverev Draws Schwaerzler In First Round

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 20, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) With two million residents — many of them tennis fans — the Austrian capital city of Vienna is the hub of cultural, political and business activity and it’s the biggest city along the Danube […]