De Minaur Goes From Off The Grid In Madrid Into Fourth Round

MADRID/WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 7 Alex de Minaur of Australia earned his 24th victory of the season – tying Carlos Alcaraz for the ATP Tour lead – with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win over Canadian […]

Majchrzak Misses Poznan Open Due To Grand Slam Ambitions

POZNAN/STARNBERG, April 29, 2025 Kamil Majchrzak, last year’s semifinalist at the Enea Poznan Open, recently claimed his eighth career ATP Challenger Tour title with an emotional victory in Madrid. In the final of the Challenger 100 event, the Polish overcame […]

Max Purcell Accepts 18-Month Tennis Anti-Doping Programme Suspension

LONDON, April 29, 2025 (ITIA Press Release) The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) today confirms that Australian tennis player Max Purcell has accepted a suspension of 18 months under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP). 27-year-old Purcell, who reached a career-high […]

Power Outage Cancels Most Monday Play In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) A significant power outage affecting portions of Spain and Portugal – including Caja Mágica in Madrid – forced the cancellation of Monday’s play at the ATP Masters 1000 Mutua Madrid Open. There were […]

Yue Yuan Triumphs At Oeiras CETO Open

OEIRAS/STARNBERG, April 28, 2025 In a thrilling final at the ninth edition of the Oeiras CETO Open, China’s Yue Yuan secured her seventh career title, claiming her first-ever victory on clay. After a 13-month title drought, Yuan triumphed over Belgium’s […]

Coulibaly Makes History On Home Soil, Wins Cote D’Ivoire Open

ABIDJAN/STARNBERG, April 28, 2025 What a spectacular finish to the ATP Challenger Tour series in Central Africa! Eliakim Coulibaly made history, becoming the first player from the Ivory Coast to win an ATP Challenger Tour tournament – and he did […]

Mejia Captures Savannah Challenger Crown

SAVANNAH/STARNBERG, April 28, 2025 Nicolas Mejia capped off a perfect week by capturing the title at the Savannah Challenger, the final leg of the clay-court swing in the United States. The Colombian rallied from a set down to defeat Canadian […]

Barrena Claims Maiden Challenger Title In Tucuman

TUCAMAN/STARNBERG, April 28, 2025 Argentine Alex Barrena was crowned champion of the AAT Challenger Santander Tucuman, defeating fellow countryman Santiago Rodriguez Taverna in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2. Sunday morning in San Miguel de Tucuman started with moderate rain, which delayed […]

Bublik Upsets Defending Champion Rublev To Advance In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, April 27, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) The Mutua Madrid Open has been the most successful ATP Masters 1000 event for Alexander Bublik. In five appearances, he has accumulated nine wins. So, it should come as little or no surprise […]