Michael Dickens

Defending IW Champs Draper, Andreeva Are Grateful To Be Back In Tennis Paradise - Tennis TourTalk Both Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva are back to defend their BNP Paribas Open titles in Indian Wells, California.

Both Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva are back to defend their BNP Paribas Open titles in Indian Wells, Calif. Each will play their opening matches in the ATP/WTA 1000 combined event on Saturday. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story.🎾 #tennis

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Charleston Open Preliminary Field Laden With Top 25 And American Talent - Tennis TourTalk The Credit One Charleston Open’s preliminary player field is highlighted by 10 Top 25 players and 11 Americans.

The Credit One Charleston Open preliminary player field is highlighted by 10 Top 25 players plus 11 Americans, who are set to compete from March 28 to April 5 on Daniel Island in the WTA 500 event. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Gauff, Paolini Added To Stuttgart’s World Class Field - Tennis TourTalk Coco Gauff of the United States and World No. 7 Jasmine Paolini will play at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2026 in Stuttgart.

With today’s addition of Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini to next month’s WTA 500PorscheTennis Grand Prix event, three of the Top 4 and four of the Top 10 players will be in Stuttgart. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Can Coco Gauff Break The American Women's 25-Year Drought At Indian Wells? - Tennis TourTalk It's been 25 years since an American woman has won the singles title of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Coco Gauff hopes to break it.

It's been 25 years since the last 🇺🇸woman, Serena Williams, won the @BNPPARIBASOPEN in 2001. Coco Gauff hopes to break that spell at this year's WTA 1000 event, which is underway in the California 🌴 desert. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Sinner Hopes Hours Of Practice Will Reward Him With Indian Wells Title - Tennis TourTalk Jannik Sinner will go after the only ATP Masters 1000 hard-court title that he's not won as the BNP Paribas Open gets under way in Indian Wells.

After twice reaching the semis, Jannik Sinner will go after the only ATP Masters 1000 hard-court title that he's not won as the @BNPPARIBASOPEN gets under way in Indian Wells, Calif. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story on Sinner. 🎾 #tennis #TennisParadise

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Easy. An extra Z after the S. I’m
Old enough to have seen him play for the Red Sox. I used to keep a scorecard during games. ⚾️

Darderi Shows His Dominance On Clay In Winning Chile Open Title - Tennis TourTalk World No. 21 and second seed Luciano Darderi completed an undefeated week by winning the BCI Seguros Chile Open.

World No. 21 & 2nd seed Luciano Darderi completed an undefeated week by winning the #ChileOpen title Sunday evening. He defeated No. 81 Yannick Hanfmann to win his 5th career ATP Tour title on clay. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Since the Winter Olympics ended, what few sports pages still remain in WaPo have been filled full of AP stories. Meanwhile, many of its best sports writers & columnists have already been snapped up by The Athletic & Baltimore Banner — and that’s where my time, attention & subscription $ have gone.

Hanfmann Reaches Third Career ATP Tour Final At Chile Open - Tennis TourTalk Yannick Hanfmann upset Francisco Cerundolo to advance to his first ATP Tour final in nearly six years at the BCI Seguros Chile Open.

No. 81 Yannick Hanfmann upset World No. 19 Francisco Cerundolo to advance to his 1st ATP Tour final in nearly 6 years at the #ChileOpen Saturday. He will meet World No. 21 Luciano Darderi in Sunday’s title match. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Cerundolo Achieves Milestone 150th Victory At Chile Open - Tennis TourTalk Francisco Cerundolo garnered his 150th career ATP Tour victory to advance to the semifinal round of the BCI Seguros Chile Open in Santiago.

Argentine No. 1 Francisco Cerundolo garnered his 150th career ATP Tour victory on Friday to advance to the semifinal round of the #ChileOpen in Santiago. Also, Luciano Darderi, Sebastian Baez set SF showdown. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Nava Becomes First U.S. Quarterfinalist In Chile Open History - Tennis TourTalk Emilio Nava is the first player from the United States to reach a quarterfinal on South American clay since 2017.

Emilio Nava is the 1st U.S. player to reach a QF on South American clay since 2017. He's through to the last 8 of the #ChileOpen in Santiago, where next opponent will be top seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Alexandrova Further Strengthens Charleston Open Field - Tennis TourTalk Ekaterina Alexandrova is the seventh Top-20 player added to this year’s field for the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open.

Ekaterina Alexandrova is the seventh Top-20 player added to this year’s field for the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open, which takes place March 28-April 5. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Darderi Focusing On His Own Path During Tour’s Golden Swing - Tennis TourTalk Luciano Darderi has reached the quarterfinals of three tournaments this season, including this week at the BCI Seguros Chile Open.

No. 2 seed Luciano Darderi 🇮🇹 has reached the QF round of 3 ATP Tour events this season, including this week at the #ChileOpen in Santiago. The Italian is at home playing on clay. Learn more about Darderi in my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Tennis Channel Inks Christopher Eubanks To A Three-Year Deal - Tennis TourTalk Former U.S. tennis professional Christopher Eubanks has joined Tennis Channel as an on-air commentator and host.

Christopher Eubanks has joined Tennis Channel as an on-air commentator and host. He will begin his new three-year contract by debuting at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, which begins March 4. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Emma Raducanu Leaves Nike For New Apparel Deal With Uniqlo - Tennis TourTalk British tennis star Emma Raducanu has left Nike to become the first women’s tennis player sponsored by the Tokyo, Japan-based brand.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has left Nike, her apparel sponsor for the past eight years, to become the first women’s tennis player sponsored by Uniqlo, the Tokyo, Japan-based brand. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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I guess mine would be the trio of Terry, Tara & Johnny!

ESPN Inks Hall Of Famer Andy Roddick To Multi-Year Deal - Tennis TourTalk Hall of Fame great Andy Roddick will join U.S. broadcaster ESPN as a match and studio analyst beginning with its Wimbledon and US Open coverage later this year.

Hall of Fame great Andy Roddick will join U.S. broadcaster ESPN as a match and studio analyst beginning with its Wimbledon and US Open coverage later this year. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Korda Wins Delray Beach Open Battle Of Americans Final - Tennis TourTalk Sebastian Korda earned his third career ATP Tour title by winning the Delray Beach Open in Florida on Sunday.

Sebastian Korda earned his third career ATP Tour title by winning the #DBOpen in Delray Beach, Fla. on Sunday. He defeated fifth-seeded Tommy Paul in an all-American final. My @TennisTourTalk story has the details. 🎾 #tennis

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Kings Of Rio Open: Fonseca And Melo Win First Doubles Title Together - Tennis TourTalk Joao Fonseca and Marcelo Melo, 23 years apart in age, teamed together to win their first ATP Tour doubles title together at the Rio Open.

Joao Fonseca, 19, & Marcelo Melo, 42, were the Kings of Rio Sunday. They won the #RioOpen doubles title — their 1st together as a team — and a big celebration broke out on the court afterward. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story explains. 🎾 #tennis

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Etcheverry Wins First ATP Title At Rio Open - Tennis TourTalk Tomas Martin Etcheverry battled his way to a pair of three-set victories on Sunday to win his first ATP Tour title at the Rio Open.

With nothing to lose, Tomas Martin Etcheverry enjoyed the best day of his 🎾 life: He battled his way to a pair of 3-set victories Sunday to win his 1st ATP Tour title at the #RioOpen in Rio de Janeiro. Learn more, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Rain Washes Out Rio Open Singles Semifinals To Sunday - Tennis TourTalk Persistent rain postponed both Rio Open semifinal matches scheduled for Saturday evening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Persistent rain postponed both #RioOpen SF matches scheduled for Saturday evening in Rio de Janeiro. They have been rescheduled for this morning with the title match still scheduled for late this afternoon. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Alcaraz Caps Impressive Week In Doha With Demonstrative Title Victory - Tennis TourTalk DOHA/WASHINGTON, February 21, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Carlos Alcaraz capped an impressive, near-perfect week in Doha and became just the fourth player to win the ATP 500 Qatar ExxonMobil Open while ...

Carlos Alcaraz won his 26th ATP Tour 🏆 by capturing the ATP 500 #QatarExxonMobilOpen title over Arthur Fils Saturday. Alcaraz dropped just 1 set during his latest title run. He remains undefeated (12-0) in 2026. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Etcheverry Earns 100th ATP Tour Win, Advances To Rio Open Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk Tomas Martin Etcheverry earned his 100th tour-level victory over Jaime Faria on Friday to reach the semifinal round in Rio de Janeiro.

Tomas Martin Etcheverry, the only seeded player remaining in the #RioOpen draw following a slew of upsets and retirements, earned his 100th tour-level victory Friday to reach the semifinals in Rio de Janeiro. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Fils, Alcaraz Battle Their Way Into Doha Final - Tennis TourTalk DOHA/WASHINGTON, February 20, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Two years ago, Arthur Fils of France won the 2024 ATP 500 Bonus Pool after going 17-4 on the ATP 500 level during the season, which was highligh...

Arthur Fils reached his 1st ATP Tour final since 2024 after earning his first Top-20 victory of 2026 at the #QatarExxonMobil Open Friday. He will face World No. 1 and top seed Carlos Alcaraz in Saturday’s final. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Thank you to whomever took this joyful photograph. 📸 It shares a wonderful story, too.

Alysa Liu taught us all a valuable lesson last night at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan: Be yourself, be true to yourself. Go all the way — there just may be a gold medal waiting for your effort! There was much joy on the Milan ice — thank you, Alysa for spreading the joy!
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After AO Breakthrough, Jovic Set To Make Charleston Open Debut - Tennis TourTalk Eighteen-year-old American Iva Jovic will make her debut at the Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only pro event, next month.

Eighteen-year-old American Iva Jovic will make her debut at the @CharlestonOpen, North America’s largest women’s-only pro event, next month. She’s the 6th Top-20 player added to the star-laden field. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Buse Rides Out Rain Delays, Beats Fonseca To Advance In Rio - Tennis TourTalk Ignacio Buse waited out multiple rain delays to upset home favorite Joao Fonseca to reach the quarterfinal round of the Rio Open.

Ignacio Buse waited out multiple rain delays to upset home favorite Joao Fonseca to reach the quarterfinal round of the #RioOpen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Thursday evening. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Reigning Champ Rublev Primed For Another Doha Title Run - Tennis TourTalk Andrey Rublev moved a step closer to successfully defending his title by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinal round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

Two-time Doha titlist Andrey Rublev moved a step closer to successfully defending his title by reaching the #QatarExxonMobilOpen semifinals on Thursday. Other QF winners: Carlos Alcaraz, Arthur Fils & Jakub Mensik. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Top Seed Francisco Cerundolo Retires From Rio Open Due To Injury - Tennis TourTalk Francisco Cerundolo was forced to retire due to a back injury during his second-round match against Thiago Agustin Tirante at the Rio Open.

Top seed Francisco Cerundolo was forced to retire due to a back injury during his 2nd-round match against fellow Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante at the #RioOpen in Rio de Janeiro Wednesday evening. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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