Author: Michael Dickens

Berrettini Is King Of The Alps, Powers His Way To Kitzbühel Title

KITZBÜHEL/WASHINGTON, July 27, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) For the second time in a week, Matteo Berrettini has lifted a champion’s trophy proudly over his head. After capturing the EFG Swiss Open in Gstaad, Switzerland last Sunday, the 28-year-old Italian from […]

Berrettini Extends Winning Streak At Kitzbühel, Into Back-To-Back Finals

KITZBÜHEL/WASHINGTON, July 26, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Arguably, Matteo Berrettini is enjoying the best two-week stretch of his pro tennis career this month. Friday afternoon at the ATP 250 Generali Open on red clay in Kitzbühel, Austria, the 28-year-old Italian from Rome […]

The Olympic Tennis Draws Are Confirmed, Let The Games Begin!

PARIS/WASHINGTON, July 25, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) With Thursday’s release of the singles, doubles and mixed doubles draws for the Paris Olympic Tennis Event, there’s plenty to excite both players and fans. On Saturday, just a day after the Opening […]

Rublev And Raducanu Headline Mubadala Citi DC Open Wild Cards

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) With the start of the 55th edition of the Mubadala Citi DC Open – the fifth largest professional tennis event in the United States and the only combined ATP-WTA 500 level tennis tournament in the […]

Berrettini Feeling Good, Fighting For Wins In Kitzbühel

KITZBÜHEL/WASHINGTON, July 24, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Italy’s Matteo Berrettini continues to blaze a trail on red clay in the Alps. He’s healthy, he’s feeling good and – watch out – he’s playing great. On Wednesday at the ATP 250 […]

Borges Is Best In Bastad, Wins First ATP Tour Title

BASTAD/WASHINGTON, July 21, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) All week long, in a tournament that was defined by upsets at the ATP 250 Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden, Nuno Borges learned a simple tennis lesson: Play the draw you’re dealt – […]

Berrettini Finds His Energy In Gstaad, Wins Second Swiss Open Title

GSTAAD/WASHINGTON, July 21, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Matteo Berrettini earned his first ATP Tour title in Gstaad, Switzerland back in 2018. So, it’s understandable that the summer resort town nestled in the Swiss Alps, which has hosted 56 editions of […]

Nadal Becomes The Comeback King Of Clay In Bastad

BASTAD/WASHINGTON, July 20, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Nearly two decades after he won his first Nordea Open title in 2005, Rafael Nadal has been making the most of his farewell-tour week in Bastad. The picturesque, Swedish resort town has welcomed […]