Author: Michael Dickens

A Touch Of Belgium Fuels Hanfmann’s Winning Streak In Brussels

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, October 16, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Belgium has become like a home away from home for Yannick Hanfmann. The 33-year-old German, who was born in Karlsruhe and helped lead the University of Southern California to two NCAA collegiate titles […]

Gilles Arnaud Bailly Earns First ATP Tour Victory In Brussels

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, October 15, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Belgium’s Gilles Arnaud Bailly is a former World No. 1 junior, who earned his first ATP ranking point three years ago, broke into the Top 500 in 2023 and achieved a career-high ranking […]

Fonseca Makes Brussels Debut, Feels Fresh And Energetic

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, October 14, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion Joao Fonseca exemplifies the essence of the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open’s joie de vivre. The 19-year-old Brazilian is a young and upcoming star of the sport who […]

Vacherot Wins Historic Family Showdown Final In Shanghai

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, October 12, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The incredible and historic family showdown between qualifier Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, first cousins and former college teammates at Texas A&M University, who faced off in the unlikeliest final of them all […]

Cousins Vacherot, Rinderknech Make ATP Masters 1000 History In Shanghai

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, October 11, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) As four-time Rolex Shanghai Masters champion Novak Djokovic walked out on Stadium Court for his semifinal match at Qi Zhong Tennis Center, he had faced players from 58 different countries throughout his storied […]

Rinderknech Keeps It All In The Family With Latest Shanghai Takedown

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, October 10, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Arthur Rinderknech earned his third-consecutive Top-20 triumph at the Rolex Shanghai Masters Friday afternoon – the biggest victory of his career – to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal. Upon achieving his […]

Vacherot Makes More Shanghai Magic, Cracks Top 100 With Rune Win

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Two days after 204th-ranked qualifier Valentin Vacherot became the first player representing Monaco to reach an ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal, the soft-spoken Monegasque made more history at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Thursday.  […]

De Minaur Plays To Win, Earns Milestone Victory In Shanghai

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, October 8, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Alex de Minaur knows that there’s plenty of tennis still to be played this week at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in China, the second-to-last ATP Masters 1000 event of the 2025 season. However, […]