ATP Tour

Medvedev Smiles Through Pain, Beats Popyrin

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 29, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev is the top men’s seed this year at the Miami Open presented Itaú in lieu of No. 1 Novak Djokovic‘s desire to be home with family and to ready […]

Isner Advances By Slimmest Of Margins In Miami

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 28, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) The Miami Open presented by Itaú has always been a tournament that American John Isner has excelled in. Regardless of the venue, first at Crandon Park, where Isner won the 2018 title in […]

Azarenka Wins Clash Of Grand Slam Titans In Miami

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 28, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Saturday afternoon’s featured match at the Miami Open presented by Itaú resembled a blast from the past involving Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber, both seeded this week in the WTA 1000 event, who happen […]

Opportunity Knocks For Tsitsipas At Miami Open

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 27, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Following his run to the final last week in Acapulco, World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas said earlier this week that he views the Miami Open presented by Itaú, devoid of so many marquee […]

After Gap Year, Andreescu Happy To Be In Miami

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 27, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) The last time Bianca Andreescu played a North American hard-court match was the night she beat Serena Williams, 6-3, 7-5, to win the 2019 US Open. It was her first Grand Slam title […]

Muguruza’s Love Of Miami Open Shows On Court

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) While the Miami Open presented by Itaú men’s draw may be devoid of many of its biggest stars – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem come to mind – the […]

Halep Garners 400th Main Draw Win In Miami

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Simona Halep garnered her 400th main draw victory Thursday evening at the Miami Open presented by Itaú, but it didn’t come easy. The World No. 3 from Romania rallied from down a set […]

Svitolina Wins Biggest Points, Advances In Miami

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As Day Four of the Miami Open presented by Itaú unfolded at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, American Shelby Rogers arrived for her second-round match against World No. 5 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine bidding for her […]

Medvedev To Play NOVENTI OPEN In Halle

HALLE/WESTPHALIA, March 25, 2021 World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, defending champion Roger Federer, World No. 22 Karen Khachanov and World No. 39 Kei Nishikori are the first four players confirmed for the 28th NOVENTI OPEN to be held at the […]

Ruusuvuori Survives Big Battle Against Alcaraz

MIAMI/WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Wednesday evening’s final match on Court 1 at the Miami Open presented by Itaú, a #NextGenATP battle between Spanish 17-year-old Carlos Alcaraz and Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori, 21, didn’t disappoint. This time, the 83rd-ranked […]