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Djokovic Connects With Grass, Crowd At Wimbledon

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 30, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Despite a few skillful spills on the slippery grass, reigning Australian Open and Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic is safely through to the third round of the Wimbledon Championships after defeating 2018 finalist […]

Serena Williams: 24 Will Have To Wait Once Again

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 30, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Serena Williams, one of the greatest champions in any sport, would just as soon forget this Wimbledon Championships fortnight. That’s because this one lasted a mere six-and-a-half games – 34 minutes – before […]

A Touching Moment For Barty, Suárez Navarro At Wimbledon

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Ashleigh Barty was given the honor of opening Centre Court on Day Two of the Wimbledon Championships against Spain’s Carla Suárez Navarro, something which the World No. 1 and women’s top seed called […]

Wimbledon: Age is Federer’s Ultimate Opponent

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Let’s face it, and Roger Federer certainly has. Age is his ultimate opponent. The Swiss tennis icon has an eternal need to compete like all elite athletes do. For much of his career, […]

Wimbledon Returns, Djokovic Begins Quest For Grand Slam No. 20

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 28, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) After 715 days, the wait was finally over. The 134th edition of the Wimbledon Championships commenced – sort of. Thank goodness for the covered roofs over Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Under […]

Ready, Play. Wimbledon Championships Commence Today

LONDON/WASHINGTON, June 28, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Today, the Wimbledon Championships commence play. The All England Club welcomes back players and tennis fans to its famed grass courts in southwest London for the first time in two years. It’s been […]

London Debut A Memorable One For Berrettini

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) First impressions mean everything and Matteo Berrettini’s debut this week at the cinch Championships has been a memorable impression. On Saturday, the top seed Berrettini from Italy advanced to the London final with […]

Daniil Medvedev: ‘I’m Very Happy When I Win Matches’

WASHINGTON, November 25, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) After Daniil Medvedev secured match point against Dominic Thiem to win the season-finale Nitto ATP Finals singles title in London Sunday evening, there was no dropping to his knees made famous by Bjorn Borg when […]

Medvedev Caps Season Winning Biggest Trophy Of Them All

WASHINGTON/LONDON, November 22, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Both Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev, this year’s finalists in the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals, came into their championship match having beaten World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and World No. 2 Rafael Nadal, the top […]