Grand Slam

Djokovic Stays Focused On His Game Not His Knee, Advances At Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 2, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic looked relaxed and at home on Wimbledon’s famed Centre Court Tuesday afternoon. It didn’t matter that the roof was closed to keep the rain out. The 37-year-old Serbian […]

Alcaraz Begins Wimbledon Title Defense With A Win And A Smile

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, July 1, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) The 137th Wimbledon Championships began Monday with pristine grass, a mixture of sunshine and non-threatening clouds, and plenty of strawberries and cream. Oh, and there were 64 first round matches (32 men’s and […]

Djokovic’s Outlook Positive As He Chases Another Wimbledon Title

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, June 30, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) As seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic sat down to his pre-tournament news conference Saturday afternoon, the No. 1 topic on everyone’s mind and agenda was the condition of the iconic Serbian’s right knee. […]

Wimbledon 2024: Let The Journey Commence

WIMBLEDON/WASHINGTON, June 29, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) With the draw of the 137th edition of the Wimbledon Championships completed on Friday, it provides both players and fans with a roadmap in which to follow during the upcoming British fortnight. The […]

Australian Open Confirmed As Biggest Economic Generator In Aussie Sport

Tennis Australia Press Release, June 24, 2024 Australian Open 2024 delivered record economic benefits to Victoria, injecting $533.2 million into the state’s economy, according to a new Nielsen Sports report. This cements the Australian Open as the largest economic generator in sport in Australia. […]

Prize Money Fund At Wimbledon Rises To New Record

LONDON/STARNBERG, June 14, 2024 The All England Club announced the total prize money fund for The Championships 2024. The players will receive £50 million (approximately €59.16 million), marking an 11.9 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The winners […]

Alcaraz Wins First Roland-Garros Title With His Head And Heart

PARIS/WASHINGTON, June 9, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 4 Alexander Zverev met in the Roland-Garros final on Sunday to decide this year’s men’s singles champion. It was the first final between two players each […]