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.
Banner photo: From David Byrne’s American Utopia.
Ten-time #AustralianOpen champion Novak Djokovic earned his 100th career victory in Melbourne with a straight-set victory over Pedro Martinez Monday evening. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social Monday story + more. 🎾 #tennis
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Djokovic's 100th Win At Australian Open Caps Another Record-Setting Day - Tennis TourTalk
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 19, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, a semifinalist at all four majors last year, headlined Monday’s night session on Rod Laver...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Ten-time #AustralianOpen champion Novak Djokovic earned his 100th career victory in Melbourne with a straight-set victory over Pedro Martinez Monday evening. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social Monday story + more. 🎾 #tennis
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The #AustralianOpen, the year's 1st major, began on a Sunday for just the 3rd time with 16 men's & 16 women's singles matches. Both top seeds Aryna Sabalenka & Carlos Alcaraz won to advance to the second round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Australian Open 2026: The Happy Slam Begins Down Under - Tennis TourTalk
The Australian Open, the year's first major, began on a Sunday with a slate of 16 men's and 16 women's singles matches.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The #AustralianOpen, the year's 1st major, began on a Sunday for just the 3rd time with 16 men's & 16 women's singles matches. Both top seeds Aryna Sabalenka & Carlos Alcaraz won to advance to the second round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Ten-time AO champ Novak Djokovic was among 16 players who spoke at Media Day news conferences before the start of the 2026 #AustralianOpen at Melbourne Park. Does he still have the right stuff to win a major? My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Does Djokovic Still Have The Right Stuff To Win Another Australian Open? - Tennis TourTalk
Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic was among 16 players who participated in pre-tournament player media conferences.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Ten-time AO champ Novak Djokovic was among 16 players who spoke at Media Day news conferences before the start of the 2026 #AustralianOpen at Melbourne Park. Does he still have the right stuff to win a major? My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Six-time #AustralianOpen champion Roger Federer has returned to Melbourne for a night in his honor at Rod Laver Arena and to say farewell to his legion of Aussie fans. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis
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Australian Open 2026: Federer Returns To 'Happy Slam' In Happy Frame Of Mind - Tennis TourTalk
Six-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer has returned to Melbourne for a night in his honor at Rod Laver Arena.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Six-time #AustralianOpen champion Roger Federer has returned to Melbourne for a night in his honor at Rod Laver Arena and to say farewell to his legion of Aussie fans. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis
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World No. 2 & 2-time Porsche Tennis Grand Prix champion Iga Swiatek has been added to the field for this year’s WTA 500 event that kicks off the European clay season from April 11-19. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis @PorscheTennis
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Two-Time Stuttgart Champion Swiatek To Return In 2026 - Tennis TourTalk
Two-time Porsche Tennis Grand Prix champion Iga Swiatek has been added to the field for this year’s WTA 500 event that kicks off the European clay season from April 11-19.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
World No. 2 & 2-time Porsche Tennis Grand Prix champion Iga Swiatek has been added to the field for this year’s WTA 500 event that kicks off the European clay season from April 11-19. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis @PorscheTennis
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The #AustralianOpen2026 draws were announced today in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz & Aryna Sabalenka are the top seeds while Jannik Sinner & Madison Keys are the defending champs. Learn more about the draw + more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Australian Open 2026: The Draw Is Set. Let's Play! - Tennis TourTalk
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus are the top seeds at this year's first major, the Australian Open.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The #AustralianOpen2026 draws were announced today in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz & Aryna Sabalenka are the top seeds while Jannik Sinner & Madison Keys are the defending champs. Learn more about the draw + more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Belinda Bencic received MVP honors after leading Switzerland🇨🇭to a runner-up finish at this year's #UnitedCup mixed teams event. Her 2026 season is off to a great start. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Win Or Lose, Bencic Shows She's A Champion On The Court - Tennis TourTalk
Belinda Bencic received most valuable player honors after leading Switzerland to a runner-up finish at this year's United Cup.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Belinda Bencic received MVP honors after leading Switzerland🇨🇭to a runner-up finish at this year's #UnitedCup mixed teams event. Her 2026 season is off to a great start. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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After losing back-to-back finals, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to win the 2026 #UnitedCup title in Sydney Sunday evening. A look back on why Team Poland believed in themselves. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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The United Cup Trophy Finally Belongs To Poland - Tennis TourTalk
After losing back-to-back finals, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to win the 2026 United Cup title in Sydney Sunday evening.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
After losing back-to-back finals, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to win the 2026 #UnitedCup title in Sydney Sunday evening. A look back on why Team Poland believed in themselves. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Poland 🇵🇱 defeated Switzerland🇨🇭2-1 to win its first #UnitedCup trophy after finishing runner-up the last two years. It came down to a mixed doubles decider. This year, Poland was third time lucky. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Poland Finally Wins United Cup Trophy It Has Coveted - Tennis TourTalk
Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to win its first United Cup trophy after finishing runner-up the last two years.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Poland 🇵🇱 defeated Switzerland🇨🇭2-1 to win its first #UnitedCup trophy after finishing runner-up the last two years. It came down to a mixed doubles decider. This year, Poland was third time lucky. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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January 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Switzerland and Poland won their respective semifinal ties 2-1 at the #UnitedCup in Sydney Saturday, both decided in mixed doubles, to set up a Sunday evening showdown in the final of the ATP/WTA mixed-team event. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Switzerland, Poland Advance To United Cup Final Showdown - Tennis TourTalk
Switzerland and Poland won their respective semifinal ties at the United Cup in Sydney to reach the final.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Switzerland and Poland won their respective semifinal ties 2-1 at the #UnitedCup in Sydney Saturday, both decided in mixed doubles, to set up a Sunday evening showdown in the final of the ATP/WTA mixed-team event. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Coming off the biggest season of her career, World No. 3 Amanda Anisimova has committed to play the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis event. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾#tennis
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Anisimova Is Latest Top-20 Player In 2026 Charleston Open Field - Tennis TourTalk
Coming off the biggest season of her career, World No. 3 Amanda Anisimova has committed to play the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Coming off the biggest season of her career, World No. 3 Amanda Anisimova has committed to play the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis event. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾#tennis
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January 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The United States 🇺🇸 will continue its title defense of the #UnitedCup against Poland 🇵🇱 in the semifinal round of the mixed-team event in Sydney Saturday evening. Learn more about the team dynamic, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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For Team USA, Everyone Gets Behind One Another At United Cup - Tennis TourTalk
Team USA will continue its title defense of the United Cup against Poland in the semifinal round of the mixed-team event in Sydney.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The United States 🇺🇸 will continue its title defense of the #UnitedCup against Poland 🇵🇱 in the semifinal round of the mixed-team event in Sydney Saturday evening. Learn more about the team dynamic, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Last year's #UnitedCup finalist Poland 🇵🇱 set up a rematch with defending champion United States 🇺🇸 after eliminating host Australia 🇦🇺 in the quarterfinal round in Sydney Friday evening. My @TennisTourTalk story on Poland’s team effort. 🎾 #tennis
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Team Effort Lifts Poland Into United Cup Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
Last year's United Cup finalist Poland set up a rematch with defending champion United States after eliminating Australia in the quarterfinal.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Last year's #UnitedCup finalist Poland 🇵🇱 set up a rematch with defending champion United States 🇺🇸 after eliminating host Australia 🇦🇺 in the quarterfinal round in Sydney Friday evening. My @TennisTourTalk story on Poland’s team effort. 🎾 #tennis
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January 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Team Australia 🇦🇺 has reached the quarterfinals of the #UnitedCup and they've been getting stellar double-duty performances from both Alex de Minaur and Storm Hunter in singles and doubles. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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At United Cup, Australia Takes Wearing Green And Gold Team Colors Seriously - Tennis TourTalk
Host Australia has never won the United Cup mixed-team competition in the four years the ATP Tour/WTA Tour event has been held.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Team Australia 🇦🇺 has reached the quarterfinals of the #UnitedCup and they've been getting stellar double-duty performances from both Alex de Minaur and Storm Hunter in singles and doubles. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Belgium 🇧🇪 advanced to the #UnitedCup semifinals for the first time after defeating Czechia 🇨🇿 in Sydney Thursday evening. My @TennisTourTalk story on how Belgians Zizou Bergs & Elise Mertens rose to the occasion for their country. 🎾 #tennis
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Bergs, Mertens Battle Belgium Into United Cup Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
Zizou Bergs helps Belgium to advance to the United Cup semifinals for the first time after defeating Czechia in Sydney.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Belgium 🇧🇪 advanced to the #UnitedCup semifinals for the first time after defeating Czechia 🇨🇿 in Sydney Thursday evening. My @TennisTourTalk story on how Belgians Zizou Bergs & Elise Mertens rose to the occasion for their country. 🎾 #tennis
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Team USA 🇺🇸 pulled through its #UnitedCup QF tie against Greece and won it by capturing the deciding mixed doubles rubber on Wednesday in Perth. Switzerland🇨🇭also advanced to the SFs with its win against Argentina. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Defending Champion United States Advances To United Cup Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
The United States pulled through its United Cup quarterfinal tussle against Greece and won it by capturing the deciding mixed doubles rubber.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Team USA 🇺🇸 pulled through its #UnitedCup QF tie against Greece and won it by capturing the deciding mixed doubles rubber on Wednesday in Perth. Switzerland🇨🇭also advanced to the SFs with its win against Argentina. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Team Switzerland, led by playing captain Stan Wawrinka and Belinda Bencic, has been a nice surprise at the #UnitedCup thus far — full of heart. The Swiss🇨🇭face Argentina 🇦🇷 in the quarterfinals in Perth on Wednesday. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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At United Cup, Team Switzerland Is All Heart All The Time - Tennis TourTalk
Switzerland, led by playing captain Stan Wawrinka and Belinda Bencic, faces Argentina in the United Cup quarterfinals in Perth on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Team Switzerland, led by playing captain Stan Wawrinka and Belinda Bencic, has been a nice surprise at the #UnitedCup thus far — full of heart. The Swiss🇨🇭face Argentina 🇦🇷 in the quarterfinals in Perth on Wednesday. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis
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Belgium shut out Canada to win its group & has advanced to the #UnitedCup QF round in Sydney Tuesday. Australia & Czechia also advanced to the knockout stage of the mixed-team event, while Italy was eliminated. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Belgium Sweeps Its Way Into United Cup Quarterfinals - Tennis TourTalk
Belgium shut out Canada to win its group and has advanced to the United Cup quarterfinal round in Sydney.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Belgium shut out Canada to win its group & has advanced to the #UnitedCup QF round in Sydney Tuesday. Australia & Czechia also advanced to the knockout stage of the mixed-team event, while Italy was eliminated. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Both Stefanos Tsitsipas & Maria Sakkari of Greece have begun their respective 2026 seasons with a pair of singles wins at the #UnitedCup mixed-team event in Australia. They will face the U.S. in the QF round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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At United Cup, Greece's Tsitsipas And Sakkari Show True Meaning Of Teammates - Tennis TourTalk
Both Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece have begun their respective 2026 seasons with a pair of singles victories at the United Cup.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Both Stefanos Tsitsipas & Maria Sakkari of Greece have begun their respective 2026 seasons with a pair of singles wins at the #UnitedCup mixed-team event in Australia. They will face the U.S. in the QF round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis
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Tuesday’s #UnitedCup order of play for Perth and Sydney. 🎾 #tennis
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Tuesday’s #UnitedCup order of play for Perth and Sydney. 🎾 #tennis
Poland, the #UnitedCup runner-up the past two years, garnered a 3-0 shutout win over Germany in its first tie Monday in Sydney. Meanwhile, in Perth, both the U.S. and Greece won to reach the QFs. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story has the details. 🎾 #tennis
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Once Again, Poland Places United Cup Hopes On Hurkacz And Swiatek - Tennis TourTalk
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The last time that Poland faced Germany in the United Cup two years ago, the Germans pulled out a dramatic 2-1 victory in the finals at Sydney, ...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Poland, the #UnitedCup runner-up the past two years, garnered a 3-0 shutout win over Germany in its first tie Monday in Sydney. Meanwhile, in Perth, both the U.S. and Greece won to reach the QFs. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story has the details. 🎾 #tennis
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Monday’s #UnitedCup order of play for Perth and Sydney. 🎾 #tennis
January 4, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Monday’s #UnitedCup order of play for Perth and Sydney. 🎾 #tennis