ATP Tour

Zverev Figures Out Thiem, Now Into Madrid Final

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Alexander Zverev came into his Mutua Madrid Open semifinal against Dominic Thiem having won only two of their first 10 head-to-head competitions. In a rivalry filled with plenty of drama, nerves and excitement, […]

Bublik Entertains But Ruud Advances At Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) The Friday night session quarterfinal matches at the Mutua Madrid Open in the Spanish capital city had a tough act to follow, after World No. 2 and top seed Rafael Nadal was upset […]

Thiem’s Patience A Big Ally In Madrid Victory

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Two-time Madrid finalist Dominic Thiem and three-time quarterfinalist John Isner each had a goal when they locked in for a spirited quarterfinal battle at the Mutua Madrid Open Friday afternoon. Both Thiem and […]

Casper Ruud: Confidence On Clay Growing Win By Win

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Thursday was a very good day in the life of 22-year-old Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud. He beat a Top Five opponent for the very first time when he took down World No. […]

Sweet 16th Straight Victory On Red Clay For Barty

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As Spanish wild card Paula Badosa‘s wonderful run in Madrid came to a close, another remarkable run continued. Thursday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open. World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty ran her winning […]

Zverev To Play Noventi Open In Halle

HALLE/WESTPHALIA, May 6, 2021 Alexander Zverev will compete in the 28th edition of the NOVENTI OPEN to be held at the OWL Arena from 12 to 20 June 2021 in Halle, Germany. This was announced by the organizers of the […]

Thiem Refreshingly Honest About Sabbatical

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As World No. 4 and third seed Dominic Thiem readies to play his third-round match in the ATP Masters 1000 Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday against No. 24 Alex de Minaur of Australia, […]

Kissing Clay Is Sweet Taste Of Victory For Badosa

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 5, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Paula Badosa‘s second victory over Belinda Bencic in a month was sealed by the Spaniard spontaneously getting down on her hands and knees and kissing the red clay. The taste of dirt never […]

Down But Never Out, Mertens Upsets Halep In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Never count Elise Mertens out of a tennis match. She never does. Now Simona Halep knows that the Belgian doesn’t either. On Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, with the roof open to […]

Harris Makes Madrid Debut A Memorable One

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) In a season filled with challenges, South African Lloyd Harris enjoys good ones, whether reaching a tournament final after qualifying for the main draw or facing Top 20 opponents – the more arduous […]