Author: Michael Dickens

New-look Mubadala Citi DC Open Is Rich In Talent

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) The new-look Mubadala Citi DC Open, the only combined ATP-WTA 500-level event in the world, will be rich in talent when the 54th edition of the tournament takes place in Washington, D.C. later […]

King Of Wimbledon Federer Returns To Centre Court

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Roger Federer holds the record for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles – eight. Although it is a mark that very likely will be equaled at the conclusion of this British fortnight by […]

Wimbledon 2023: Let The Journey Begin

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 1, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) With the draw of the 136th edition of Wimbledon complete, giving both players and fans a roadmap to follow during the upcoming British fortnight, the Championships begin fresh on Monday with plenty of […]

Will ATP Talks With Saudi Wealth Fund Change The Tour’s Future?

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) According to a weekend story by Samuel Agini in the London-based Financial Times, the ATP Tour chair Andrea Gaudenzi recently held “positive” talks with the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, […]

Bublik Gives Brilliant Performance To Win Halle Title

HALLE/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Championship Sunday at the 30th edition of the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle Westfalen, Germany, one of two ATP Tour 500-series grass-court tournaments, served up a fourth-time meeting between a pair of longtime friends, […]

Kubler Captures Lexus Ilkley Trophy Title

ILKLEY/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) The ATP Challenger Tour grass-court swing concluded Saturday with the final of the Lexus Ilkley Trophy set upon the idyllic, 143-year-old Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. It’s one of the most scenic […]

With Wimbledon Looming, Alcaraz Passes First Test On London Grass

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 (by Michael Dickens] With the Wimbledon Championships less than two weeks away, all eyes this week are on World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. The personable, 20-year-old Spaniard began his grass-court campaign in the ATP 500 Cinch Championships […]

Meligeni Alves Battles His Way To Lyon Challenger Title

LYON/WASHINGTON, June 18, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Although the ATP Challenger Tour’s Open Sopra Steria de Lyon dates back just seven years to 2016, it has become rich in history in a short period of time while taking place at […]

Tsitsipas Thrilled To Play European Open In Antwerp

ANTWERP/WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) While the European Open in Antwerp, an ATP Tour 250-level indoor hardcourt event, annually attracts big-name players – its headline attractions and past champions have included Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime – […]