PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Lorenzo Musetti has been nearly unbeatable on clay since last July, highlighted by his winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games. More recently, the 23-year-old reached the semifinals at all three […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 27, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) During Novak Djokovic‘s most recent visit to Roland-Garros – Sunday’s Rafael Nadal tribute notwithstanding – he completed his career Golden Slam by winning his first Olympic gold medal last July. It was a […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 26, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) As the 58th edition of the French Open in the Open Era began at Stade Roland-Garros Sunday, at long last, Rafael Nadal received a proper – and unforgettable – afternoon send off in […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 25, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The good news for Carlos Alcaraz as he begins defense of his Roland-Garros men’s singles crown is that he doesn’t have to worry about facing World No. 1 Jannik Sinner until the title […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) One of the biggest storylines to emerge from Thursday’s Roland-Garros draw ceremony at L’Orangerie, near Court Simonne-Mathieu, concerned defending champion Iga Swiatek‘s luck – or lack of good fortune – of the draw. […]
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The Mubadala Citi DC Open, the only combined ATP/WTA 500-series tournament on the pro calendar – and fifth largest in the United States – has announced its first round of player commitments for […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Thursday’s 2025 Roland-Garros men’s and women’s singles draw ceremony at L’Oragerie d’Auteuil, near Court Simonne-Mathieu, on the Stade Roland-Garros grounds was filled with a variety of mystery and intrigue – and for others, […]
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) It’s been a big and busy week – make that two – for Christopher Clarey. Last Tuesday, ‘The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay,’ the second book by the longtime tennis […]
ROME/WASHINGTON, May 18, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz delivered a high-quality display of clay-court tennis from first ball to last ball to win his first Internazionali BNL d’Italia title in Rome Sunday evening. It took his […]
ROME/WASHINGTON, May 18, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) When World No. 1 Jannik Sinner meets No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia championship match at Foro Italico Sunday, each competitor will be vying for a first Rome title in […]
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