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Michael Dickens
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Contributing editor, tennistourtalk.com 🎾; freelance writer/editor. Blog: A Tuesday Night Memo. SFGiants ⚾️/Liverpool FC ⚽️ fan. Elvis Costello 🎸/ Wynton Marsalis 🎺 fan. Zeke’s/French Truck Coffee lover. ☕️ Banner photo: From David Byrne’s American Utopia.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 16h
Ben Shelton became the 6th player to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday after defeating Andrey Rublev to reach the #RolexParisMasters quarterfinal round. He faces Jannik Sinner next. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Thursday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Shelton Qualifies For Turin With A Huge Win At Paris Masters - Tennis TourTalk
Ben Shelton became the sixth player to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals after defeating Andrey Rublev to reach the Rolex Paris Masters quarterfinals.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 1d
#RolexParisMasters defending champ Alexander Zverev began his title defense with a 3-set victory over Camilo Ugo Carabelli on Wednesday afternoon. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Wednesday report, including the cousins rematch. 🎾 #tennis

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Defending Champion Zverev Pushed To The Brink In Paris Masters Opener - Tennis TourTalk
Rolex Paris Masters defending champion Alexander Zverev began his title defense with a three-set victory over Camilo Ugo Carabelli.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 2d
World No. 1 and top seed Carlos Alcaraz was upset by No. 31 Cameron Norrie in his opening match at the #RolexParisMasters Tuesday evening. Alcaraz looked ripe for an upset. Norrie scored his biggest victory. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Alcaraz Looked Ripe For An Upset At Paris Masters - Tennis TourTalk
World No. 1 and top seed Carlos Alcaraz was upset by No. 31 Cameron Norrie in his opening-round match at the Rolex Paris Masters.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 2d
Shanghai Masters champ Valentin Vacherot garnered his 4th Top-20 victory of 2025 at the #RolexParisMasters on Tuesday. It sets up a rematch with his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Tuesday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Vacherot Sets Up Family Reunion Rematch At Paris Masters - Tennis TourTalk
Valentin Vacherot garnered his fourth Top-20 victory of the season with his straight-set victory over Jiri Lehecka at the Rolex Paris Masters.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 2d
Baseball, the game with no clock that is a gift that keeps on giving! ⚾️
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 3d
Grigor Dimitrov made his return to the ATP Tour at the #RolexParisMasters Monday evening a winning one with a victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after a three-month absence due to an injury. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Monday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Win Or Lose, Dimitrov Is In A Happy Place At Paris Masters - Tennis TourTalk
Grigor Dimitrov made his return to the ATP Tour at the Rolex Paris Masters Monday evening a winning one with a straight-set victory.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 4d
The 2025 #RolexParisMasters begins Monday in a new venue, La Défense Arena, and tournament director Cedric Pioline was happy to talk about it. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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New Dawn For Paris Masters, New Era For Pioline  - Tennis TourTalk
The 2025 Rolex Paris Masters begins Monday in a new venue, La Défense Arena, and tournament director Cedric Pioline was happy to talk about it.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 4d
Top seed Jannik Sinner won his second #ErsteBankOpen title in three years with a come-from-behind, three-set victory over No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev in Vienna Sunday afternoon. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Sunday report.

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Sinner Is A Winner In Vienna, Claims Second Title In Three Years - Tennis TourTalk
Jannik Sinner won his second Erste Bank Open title in three years with a three-set victory over No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev in Vienna.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 5d
It seems like Freddie Freeman has been around forever!
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 5d
Jannik Sinner handed Alex de Minaur his 12th-straight defeat in their career head-to-head Saturday, which lifted the World No. 2 into the #ErsteBankOpen title match against Alexander Zverev. My Tennis TourTalk story + Saturday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Sinner Rolls Over De Minaur, Into Second Vienna Final In Three Years - Tennis TourTalk
Jannik Sinner handed Alex de Minaur his 12th-straight defeat in their career head-to-head, which lifted the World No. 2 into the Vienna final.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 6d
Alex de Minaur became the 1st player on the ATP Tour to record 40 hard-court wins this season. His victory over Matteo Berrettini Friday advanced him to the semifinals of the #ErsteBankOpen in Vienna. My Tennis TourTalk story + Friday report. 🎾 #tennis

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De Minaur Recovers From Late Wobble, Through To Vienna Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
Alex de Minaur became the first player on the ATP Tour to record 40 hard-court wins this season. His victory over Matteo Berrettini on Friday advanced him to the semifinals of the ATP 500 Erste Bank O...
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 7d
Matteo Berrettini reached his fourth career Erste Bank Open quarterfinal with a three-set victory over Cameron Norrie Thursday afternoon. My Tennis TourTalk story has the details plus Thursday report. 🎾 #tennis #ErsteBankOpen

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Berrettini Survives Three-Hour Battle With Norrie, Through To Vienna Quarterfinals - Tennis TourTalk
Matteo Berrettini reached his fourth career Erste Bank Open quarterfinal with a three-set victory over Cameron Norrie Thursday afternoon.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 8d
World No. 5 and 2025 Credit One Charleston Open Jessica Pegula will return to the South Carolina Lowcountry next spring to defend her WTA 500 title on green clay. Learn more, my Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis #CharlestonOpen

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Charleston Open Champion Pegula To Defend Title In 2026 - Tennis TourTalk
Jessica Pegula to play 2026 Credit One Charleston Open tournament which will take place on Daniel Island from March 28 to April 5.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 10d
I think FAA’s indoor record speaks highly, plus it’s been enjoyable seeing him do so well since Cincinnati. It was nice to see his wife, Nina, in his player’s box all week in Brussels, too.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 10d
I think it’s because of his powerful serve and forehand, the fast courts and, importantly, the conditions are controlled indoors — no wind! 🎾
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 11d
Felix Auger-Aliassime became the first two-time winner of the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen in the 10-year history of the Belgian tournament with his three-set victory over Jiri Lehecka in Brussels Sunday. My Tennis TourTalk story + Sunday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Auger-Aliassime Wins Second European Open - Tennis TourTalk
Felix Auger-Aliassime became the first two-time winner of the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in the 10-year history.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 12d
No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and No. 3 seed Jiri Lehecka, the highest seeds remaining, advanced to Sunday's title match at the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen with their respective semifinal wins Saturday. My Tennis TourTalk story + Saturday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Auger-Aliassime, Lehecka Set Up Enticing Brussels Title Match - Tennis TourTalk
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jiri Lehecka, the highest seeds remaining, advanced to Sunday's title match at the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 13d
Jiri Lehecka earned his 40th victory in 2025 – the 6th player on the ATP Tour to reach that plateau – and he’s into his 2nd-straight #BNPPFEuropeanOpen SF with his win over Benjamin Bonzi on Friday. My Tennis TourTalk story + Friday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Lehecka Punches Return Ticket To Brussels Semifinals With 40th Win Of Season - Tennis TourTalk
Jiri Lehecka earned his 40th victory in 2025 and he reached his second-straight BNP Paribas Fortis European Open semifinal in Brussels.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 14d
World No. 13 Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to his fourth straight ATP Tour quarterfinal with a hard-fought, three-set victory over Damir Dzumhur at the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen in Brussels on Thursday. My Tennis TourTalk story + Thursday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Auger-Aliassime's Win In Brussels Was Three Hours Of Fight And Fun - Tennis TourTalk
Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to his fourth straight quarterfinal with a victory over Damir Dzumhur in the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in Brussels.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 15d
Qualifier Yannick Hanfmann advanced to the 2nd round of the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen with a 3-set comeback win over Matteo Arnaldi Wednesday. He will play top seed, World No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti, today. My Tennis TourTalk story + Wednesday report. 🎾 #tennis

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A Touch Of Belgium Fuels Hanfmann’s Winning Streak In Brussels - Tennis TourTalk
Qualifier Yannick Hanfmann of Germany advanced to the second round of the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in Brussels.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 16d
In his 3rd try at the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen, Belgium’s Gilles Arnaud Bailly secured his first ATP Tour victory to advance in Brussels. Also, Raphael Collignon beat Zizou Bergs in an all-Belgian battle. My Tennis TourTalk story + Tuesday report. 🎾 #tennis

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Gilles Arnaud Bailly Earns First ATP Tour Victory In Brussels - Tennis TourTalk
In his third try at the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open, Gilles Arnaud Bailly of Belgium secured his first ATP Tour victory to advance to the second round.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 17d
Brazilian star Joao Fonseca is one of the centerpieces of this year's BNP Paribas Fortis European Open that is taking place for the 1st time in Brussels after a 9-year run in Antwerp. My Tennis TourTalk story + Monday report. 🎾 #tennis #BNPPFEuropeanOpen

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Fonseca Makes Brussels Debut, Feels Fresh And Energetic - Tennis TourTalk
Brazilian star Joao Fonseca is one of the centerpieces of this year's BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in Brussels.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 17d
Indeed, it’s Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. 🦃
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 18d
Fans at the #BNPPFEuropeanOpen will notice uniquely-designed player benches on the tournament’s Centre Court. They were created by Brussels-based eco-designer Mathilde Wittock. Learn more, my Tennis TourTalk story + qualifying is underway. 🎾 #tennis

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Brussels Artist Mathilde Wittock Transforms Used Tennis Balls Into Design Pieces - Tennis TourTalk
Brussels artist Mathilde Wittock transforms used tennis balls into design pieces at BNP Paribas Fortis European Open.
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Michael Dickens @michaelcdickens.bsky.social · 18d
Valentin Vacherot won his first ATP Tour title at the #RolexShanghaiMasters after defeating his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, in Sunday evening’s final. He's the 1st Monegasque player to win an ATP Tour singles title. My Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Vacherot Wins Historic Family Showdown Final In Shanghai - Tennis TourTalk
Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot went from qualifier to champion at the Rolex Shanghai Masters after defeating his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech.
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