Author: Michael Dickens

There’s Something About Turin That Brings Out The Best In Zverev

TURIN/WASHINGTON, November 13, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) After missing last year’s event due to injury, World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz made his long-awaited debut at the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday afternoon in Turin, where he took on two-time champion […]

Nitto ATP Finals Begins With Plenty Of Fanfare And A Sinner Win, Too

TURIN/WASHINGTON, November 12, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) The Nitto ATP Finals began with plenty of fanfare, front and center, at Turin’s Pala Apitour Sunday afternoon. Not only were there singers and dancers and classical violinists – plus a colorful light […]

Humbert Celebrates Metz Homecoming With Title, French No. 1 Ranking

METZ/WASHINGTON, November 11, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Metz native Ugo Humbert culminated a dream week at the Moselle Open in this northeastern France city by winning his hometown tournament for the first time. As he collapsed to the ground in celebration […]

Shevchenko Combines Brute Force With Finesse To Reach Metz Semifinals

METZ/WASHINGTON, November 9, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) While it’s never easy to play a fellow countryman, especially when you’re dealing with the pressure of being the lower-ranked player, Alexander Shevchenko remained cool, calm and collected against World No. 15 Karen […]

#NextGenATP Jordanian Shelbayh Is Blazing A Trail In Metz

METZ/WASHINGTON, November 8, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Jordanian teenager Abdullah Shelbayh idolizes Rafael Nadal. So, it should come as no surprise that the 19-year-old from the capital city of Amman plays left-handed and hits a two-fisted backhand like his idol. […]

Calm, Cool Van Assche Is Handling Metz Pressure Just Fine

METZ/WASHINGTON, November 7, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) When Luca Van Assche won the last five points of his opening-round match at the Moselle Open in Metz, France Monday evening to beat Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5), and […]

Defending Champion Sonego Marches On In Metz

METZ/WASHINGTON, November 6, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Lorenzo Sonego has won 17 of his 28 opening-round matches on the ATP Tour this year, something which has served him well as he has struggled in later rounds of tournaments. Fortunately for […]