Pliskova’s Roman Romp Lands Her In Final

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) There’s something about Rome that always seems to agree with Karolina Pliskova. Whether it’s the clay or the Foro Italico atmosphere – or even a chance to enjoy Roman sights like the Vatican […]

Zapata Miralles Crowned NECKARCUP Champion

HEILBRONN, May 15, 2021 Bernabe Zapata Miralles is the champion of the seventh edition of the NECKARCUP. In the first all-Spanish-speaking final in the history of the award-winning ATP Challenger tournament, which offered a total prize money of €88,520, the 24-year-old […]

Barty Retirement Advances Gauff To Rome Semis

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) It’s an extraordinary occurrence when World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from a match. It rarely happens – the last time was three years ago in Strasbourg – and when it does, know […]

Zapata Miralles To Face Galan For NECKARCUP Crown

HEILBRONN, May 14, 2021 Unseeded Bernabe Zapata Miralles and fourth favourite Daniel Elahi Galan of Colombia are the singles finalists of the 2021 NECKARCUP. The 24-year-old Spaniard knocked out No. 3 seed Dennis Novak from Austria 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on […]

Clay Is Not Opelka’s Thing, But He Keeps Winning

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Reilly Opelka has reached his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia – and he’s done it on a surface that’s not exactly dear to him or most other American […]

Nadal Wins Roman Battle Against Shapovalov

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Each year, our love affair with Rome grows as the bond gets stronger and stronger. What a difference a day at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia made with the return of fans at Foro […]

Novak Books Semi-Final Berth At NECKARCUP

HEILBRONN, May 13, 2021 Eight singles players representing eight different nations headlined Thursday’s quarterfinals action at the €88,520 NECKARCUP. In changeable weather conditions in Heilbronn and several match interruptions due to rain, No. 3 seed Dennis Novak edged past No. […]

Laver Cup Launches Host City Bid Process For 2023-2026

LAVER CUP Press Release, May 13, 2021 Laver Cup organizers are pleased to announce the launch of the host city bidding process for the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of the unique team tennis event. Launched in 2017, the Laver Cup was inspired by golf’s […]