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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.
Andy Murray recently sat for an exclusive interview with The Tennis Podcast. Among the topics, Murray spoke candidly about what it was like to coach Novak Djokovic & how he’s handling retirement from tennis. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story 🎾 #tennis

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Andy Murray: On Coaching Novak Djokovic And Life After Tennis - Tennis TourTalk
Former Wimbledon and Olympic champion Andy Murray recently sat for an exclusive interview with The Tennis Podcast.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Indonesia’s Janice Tjen won 5 consecutive ITF World Tennis Tour titles & recorded 27 consecutive wins on the circuit. It was a breakout year for Tjen, who has been selected to the ITF ‘Class of 2025.’ My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Janice Tjen Named To ITF 'Class Of 2025' - Tennis TourTalk
The 23-year-old Indonesian won five consecutive ITF World Tennis Tour titles and recorded 27 consecutive wins on the circuit.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Croatia’s Luka Mikrut won 4 ITF World Tennis Tour titles – including 3 straight – before going on to capture the first 2 ATP Challenger Tour titles of his career. He’s been named to the ITF ‘Class of 2025’. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Luka Mikrut Named To ITF 'Class Of 2025' - Tennis TourTalk
Luka Mikrut won four ITF World Tennis Tour titles before going on to capture the first two ATP Challenger Tour titles of his career.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
ustria’s Lilli Tagger is the latest addition to the ITF Class of 2025. The 17-year-old won three titles on the ITF WTT and marked her WTA Tour main draw debut in China, becoming the youngest WTA Tour finalist. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story 🎾 #tennis

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Lilli Tagger Named To ITF ‘Class of 2025’ - Tennis TourTalk
Lilli Tagger won three titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour and marked her WTA Tour main draw debut as a wild card at Jiangxi in November.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Germany’s Justin Engel has taken the spot vacated by Jakub Mensik, who earlier today withdrew from next week’s #NextGenATPFinals on medical grounds. Learn more about Engel, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Engel Replaces Mensik In Next Gen ATP Finals Field - Tennis TourTalk
Germany’s Justin Engel has taken the spot vacated by Jakub Mensik, who withdrew from this month’s Next Gen ATP Finals on medical grounds.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Belgium’s Gilles Arnaud Bailly was named as the second player in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Class of 2025. Learn more about the 20-year-old rising Belgian star in my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Gilles Arnaud Bailly Named To ITF 'Class of 2025' - Tennis TourTalk
Gilles Arnaud Bailly was named as the second player in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Class of 2025.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Canada’s 19-year-old rising star Victoria Mboko has been named as the first player in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Class of 2025. Learn more about her selection and outstanding season in my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Victoria Mboko Named To ITF ‘Class Of 2025’ - Tennis TourTalk
The 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko was named as the first player in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Class of 2025.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Romanian Sorana Cirstea wrote on her Instagram today that the upcoming season – her 20th on the WTA Tour – would be her last one. She will retire from pro tennis at the end of 2026. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Sorana Cirstea: 'This Is Not A Farewell But A See You One More Time' - Tennis TourTalk
Romanian No. 2 Sorana Cirstea wrote on her Instagram that the upcoming season – her 20th on the WTA Tour – would be her last one.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The 51st-ranked Anastasia Potapova has changed her sporting nationality to Austria beginning with the 2026 season. Learn why, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story 🎾 #tennis

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Potapova Changes Her Allegiance From Russia To Austria Ahead of 2026 Season - Tennis TourTalk
Anastasia Potapova changes her allegiance from Russia to Austria ahead of 2026 season.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Before there was Jannik Sinner, there was Nicola Pietrangeli, an Italian #tennis champion of the ‘50s & ‘60s – & one of the most popular & enduring figures in tennis history. Pietrangeli passed away Monday at age 92. My @TennisTourTalk remembrance. 🎾

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Nicola Pietrangeli: 'Addio' To The Father Of The Italian Tennis Movement - Tennis TourTalk
Nicola Pietrangeli, the only Italian member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, passed away on Monday. He was 92.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nishesh Basavareddy & Rafael Jodar have qualified for next month's #NextGenATPFinals in Jeddah. They join six other players, who were previously named to the 20-and-under event that takes place from December 17-21. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Basavareddy, Jodar Complete Next Gen ATP Finals Lineup  - Tennis TourTalk
Ninesh Basavareddy and Rafael Jodar have qualified for next month's Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Dino Prizmic, Martin Landaluce & Nicolai Budkov Kjaer have qualified for next month's #NextGenATPFinals in Jeddah. They join Jakub Mensik, Learner Tien & Alexander Blockx for the 20-and-under event Dec. 17-21. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Prizmic, Landaluce, Budkov Kjaer Are Latest Additions To Next Gen ATP Finals Field - Tennis TourTalk
Dino Prizmic, Martin Landaluce and Nicolas Budkov Kjaer have qualified for next month's Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi's Arabia.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Jakub Mensik, Learner Tien & Alexander Blockx have qualified for the #NextGenATPFinals in Jeddah. Last year's champion, Joao Fonseca, has withdrawn from the event, which takes place from Dec. 17-21. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Mensik, Tien, Blockx In, Fonseca Out Of Next Gen ATP Finals Lineup - Tennis TourTalk
Jakub Mensik, Learner Tien and Alexander Blockx have qualified for next month's Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Belgium improved seven spots in the 2025 final #DavisCup Nations Rankings, moving from 11th place to fourth place after reaching the semifinals of this year's Davis Cup Final 8. Learn why, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Belgium Channeling Its Enjoyment On Court Into Improved Davis Cup Ranking - Tennis TourTalk
Belgium improved seven spots in the 2025 final Davis Cup Nations Rankings, moving to fourth place after reaching the semifinals.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On Sunday, ITF President David Haggerty & ITF CEO Ross Hutchins were part of a panel that discussed the first year of Bologna hosting the Davis Cup Finals: what went right & what can be improved upon. Learn more, my @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story 🎾 #tennis

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Success Of Davis Cup Finals And Its Future As An Annual Event Discussed  - Tennis TourTalk
ITF President David Haggerty and ITF CEO Ross Hutchins were part of a panel who discussed the first year of Bologna hosting the Davis Cup Finals.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Italy 🇮🇹 won its 3rd-straight #DavisCupFinals title and 4th overall with its 2-0 victory over Spain in Bologna, Italy Sunday evening. Italy owes its Davis Cup Finals success to its sense of togetherness. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story explains. 🎾 #tennis

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Italy Owes Its Davis Cup Finals Success To Its Sense Of Togetherness - Tennis TourTalk
Italy won its third-straight Davis Cup Finals title and fourth overall with its 2-0 victory over Spain in Bologna, Italy Sunday evening.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Flavio Cobolli rallied to pull out a 3-set victory over Jaume Munar to lift Italy to its third consecutive #DavisCupFinals title in Bologna, Italy Sunday afternoon. Final: Italy 🇮🇹 2, Spain 🇪🇸 0. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story has the details. 🎾 #tennis

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Forza! Italy Achieves Davis Cup Finals Three-Peat With Win Over Spain - Tennis TourTalk
Flavio Cobolli rallied to pull out a three-set victory over Jaume Munar to lift Italy to its third consecutive Davis Cup title in Bologna.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Six-time #DavisCup champion Spain 🇪🇸 will face two-time defending champion Italy 🇮🇹, which is going after its third-straight title. Anything is possible today. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social #DavisCupFinals Preview story. 🎾 #tennis

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With Spain Chasing After Its Seventh Davis Cup Title, Anything Is Possible - Tennis TourTalk
Six-time Davis Cup champions Spain will face two-time defending champion Italy, which is going after it's third-straight Davis Cup title.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Spain-Germany #DavisCup semifinal tie came down to one dramatic and deciding set in doubles. It was won by the Spanish, which lifted Spain to a 2-1 victory & advanced them to face Italy in the final Sunday. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story . 🎾 #tennis

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Spain Holds Off Germany To Reach First Davis Cup Final In Six Years - Tennis TourTalk
The Spain-Germany Davis Cup Final 8 semifinal tie came down to one deciding set in doubles Saturday evening.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Italy shut out Belgium at the #DavisCupFinal8 Friday. Their 2-0 victory, highlighted by Flavio Cobolli's 32-point, 3rd-set tie-break triumph, advanced Italy to Sunday's Davis Cup Final for the 3rd-straight year. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Cobolli Pulls Off Incredible Tiebreaker Win, Italy advances to Third-Straight Davis Cup Final - Tennis TourTalk
BOLOGNA/WASHINGTON, November 21, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Without World No. 2 Jannik Sinner or World No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti, the weight of Italy’s Davis Cup fortunes this week have rested on 23-year-o...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Argentina 🇦🇷 vs. Germany 🇩🇪 #DavisCupFinal8 QF tie came down to doubles tied 1-all after singles. Kevin Krawietz & Tim Puetz won a 3rd-set tiebreaker 12-10 to advance Germany into the semifinals against Spain. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Germany Wins Late-Night Thriller At Davis Cup Final 8 - Tennis TourTalk
BOLOGNA/WASHINGTON, November 21, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) After Argentina fell to eventual champion Italy at the quarterfinal stage of last year’s Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga, Spain, the South Americ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Jaume Munar moved up to play No. 1 singles in the absence of injured Carlos Alcaraz and won his rubber to help lift Spain 🇪🇸 to a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Czechia 🇨🇿 at the #DavisCupFinal8 Thursday. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Munar Steps Up Big, Spain Through To Davis Cup Final 8 Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
Spain's Jaume Munar moved up to play No. 1 singles and helped lift the Spaniards to a 2-1 victory over Czechia at the Davis Cup Final 8.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Matteo Berrettini won his QF rubber that helped lead Italy to a 2-0 victory over Austria at the #DavisCupFinal8 on Wednesday. Learn why playing for his team — his country — in the Davis Cup means so much to him. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Berrettini Is Playing For His Team, His Country At Davis Cup Final 8 - Tennis TourTalk
Matteo Berrettini won his quarterfinal-round rubber that helped lead Italy to a 2-0 victory over Austria at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Defending champion Italy 🇮🇹 advanced to the #DavisCupFinal8 semifinals with its 2-0 victory over Austria 🇦🇹 in Bologna on Wednesday. Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli won their singles rubbers to pace Team Italy. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Italy Moves One Win Closer To Davis Cup Three-Peat - Tennis TourTalk
BOLOGNA/WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Coming into their Davis Cup Final 8 quarterfinal tie against Austria at SuperTennis Arena in Bologna on Wednesday, the big question on everyo...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM