Author: Michael Dickens

Dimitrov Is Humbled By His Good Play But Believes He Can Get Better

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Life is good these days for Grigor Dimitrov. The personable, 32-year-old Bulgarian started the New Year right by winning the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Sunday. It was Dimitrov’s ninth career ATP […]

Dimitrov Ends Seven-Year Title Drought With Brisbane Triumph

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Grigor Dimitrov captured his ninth career ATP Tour title by winning the Brisbane International presented by Evie for the second time on Sunday. The No. 2 seed from Bulgaria defeated World No. 8 […]

Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of 2024 Australian Open

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2024 Australian Open, citing a “micro tear” on a muscle. In sharing his injury update via social media from Melbourne on Sunday, a week before the start […]

Nadal Downed By Thompson In Brisbane With Guts And Grit

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal‘s much admired – and publicized – comeback at this week’s Brisbane International presented by Evie was halted by unseeded Jordan Thomspon Friday night before a packed house that filled Pat Rafter […]

For Rafael Nadal, Every Win Is An Opportunity In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 4, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Make no mistake, Rafael Nadal is arguably the happiest man in tennis. He is excited to be back on the tennis court playing the sport that has rewarded him with many happy days […]

Nadal Is Back, Wins Comeback Match Over Thiem In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 2, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal is back – and he’s in the win column for the first time in nearly a year following his 7-5, 6-1, first-round victory over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International presented […]

Nadal Is Back, Feeling Appreciative, And Ready To Go In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, December 31, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal can’t predict if his body will allow him to enjoy playing tennis as much as he’s enjoyed the past 20 years, in which he’s won 92 titles – including 22 Grand […]