WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Since 2000, there’s been only two players under the age of 17 to reach the fourth round of the Wimbledon women’s singles by winning their third-round match in straight sets. The first was […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 9, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Ever since he was a youngster, Novak Djokovic has always dreamed of winning Wimbledon. Now that he’s won it seven times – and remains very much in the chase to tie Roger Federer’s record […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 7, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Elina Svitolina, a former Top-5 player, knows all too well that there will be tough days on the tennis court. However, since becoming a mom, her perspective has changed a lot. Add a […]
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/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 […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Elena Rybakina presented herself as a stoic figure throughout the Wimbledon Championships fortnight. When she defeated Tunisia’s “Minister of Happiness,” Ons Jabeur, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, on Centre Court Saturday afternoon to win the […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) As Novak Djokovic won his fourth straight Wimbledon Championships men’s singles title and seventh crown overall, which leveled him with his boyhood idol Pete Sampras, one quality among many stood out. He remained […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 10, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Novak Djokovic proved that having a strong mental game is as important in tennis as possessing a good forehand and backhand. On Sunday afternoon, in the men’s singles final of the Wimbledon Championships, […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 10, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) As World No. 3 Novak Djokovic readies for his 32nd career Grand Slam singles final, against No. 40 Nick Kyrgios at the Wimbledon Championships Sunday, he hasn’t lost on Centre Court since the […]
WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 9, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) There is a first time for everything and Saturday’s women’s final at the Wimbledon Championships, played under sunny skies at the All England Club, provided the biggest day in the lives of first-time […]
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