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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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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the longest #AustralianOpen semifinal in tournament history to advance to his first final in Melbourne Friday. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + Gadecki/Peers repeat as AO mixed doubles champs + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Alcaraz Holds Off Zverev To Win Epic Australian Open Semifinal - Tennis TourTalk
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the longest Australian Open semifinal to advance to his first final in Melbourne Friday.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina won their respective semifinal matches Thursday evening to advance to the #AustralianOpen women's singles final. It’s the fourth consecutive AO title match for Sabalenka. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Sabalenka Powers Her Way Into Fourth Consecutive Australian Open Final - Tennis TourTalk
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Aryna Sabalenka became just the third player in the Open Era to reach four consecutive women’s singles finals at the Australian Open, after ...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Ten-time #AustralianOpen champ Novak Djokovic set up a SF meeting with 2-time defending champ Jannik Sinner after both won on Wednesday. Also, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula won their QF matches to advance. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story.🎾 #tennis

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Lucky Djokovic, Healthier Sinner Advance To Australian Open Semifinals - Tennis TourTalk
Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic set up a semifinal meeting with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Alexander Zverev set up a SF showdown with Carlos Alcaraz after each won their QF matches at the #AustralianOpen Tuesday. Also, Aryna Sabalenka & Elina Svitolina advanced to the SFs with impressive victories. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story. 🎾 #tennis

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Australian Open Semifinals Begin To Take Shape After Zverev, Alcaraz Wins - Tennis TourTalk
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 27, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The quarterfinal round of this year’s Australian Open began Tuesday as another heat wave blanketed Melbourne Park with temperatures that soa...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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American No. 3 Jessica Pegula ended the reign of defending #AustralianOpen champ Madison Keys to reach the QF round in Melbourne Monday. She will face another American, Amanda Anisimova, in her next match. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Pegula Puts Friendship Aside To Beat Keys, Moves Into Australian Open Quarterfinals - Tennis TourTalk
Jessica Pegula ended the reign of defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys to reach the quarterfinal round in Melbourne.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were among the top seeds to advance to the quarterfinal round at the #AustralianOpen in Melbourne on Sunday. Youth was served by Learner Tien and Iva Jovic. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Top Seeds Punch Tickets To Australian Open Quarterfinals - Tennis TourTalk
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were among the top seeds to advance to the quarterfinal round at the Australian Open.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner rallied to beat Eliot Spizzirri in four sets after overcoming severe heat and cramping to advance to the fourth round of the #AustralianOpen on Saturday. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + much more. 🎾 #tennis

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Sinner Survives Searing Heat, Spizzirri To Advance At Australian Open - Tennis TourTalk
Jannik Sinner rallied to beat Eliot Spizzirri after overcoming severe heat and cramps to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Men’s top seed Carlos Alcaraz tied Bjorn Borg for the best start through 💯Grand Slam matches after winning his 86th at the #AustralianOpen Friday. The victory advanced Alcaraz into the fourth round. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + much more. 🎾 #tennis

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Alcaraz Stays Focused, Punches Ticket To Second Week Of Australian Open - Tennis TourTalk
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz tied Bjorn Borg for the best start through 100 Grand Slam matches after winning his 86th at the Australian Open.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Defending champ Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova, all ranked in the WTA Top 10, won their 2nd round matches at the #AustralianOpen to move into the 3rd round of the year's 1st major in Melbourne. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story 🎾 #tennis

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Keys Leads Trio Of American Top-10 Winners Into Australian Open Third Round - Tennis TourTalk
Defending champion Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova won their respective second-round matches at the Australian Open.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Both Aryna Sabalenka & Carlos Alcaraz, this year's No. 1 seeds at the #AustralianOpen, won their respective second round matches Wednesday at Melbourne Park. My @TennisTourTalk story + Zeynep Sonmez 🇹🇷 continues her fairytale run + much more. 🎾 #tennis

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Top Seeds Sabalenka, Alcaraz Ease Into Australia Open Third Round - Tennis TourTalk
Both Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, this year's No. 1 seeds at the Australian Open, won their second round matches.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Defending #AustralianOpen champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys returned to their winning ways Tuesday at Melbourne Park. My @tennistourtalk.bsky.social story + AO farewell to Gaël Monfils & more. 🎾 #tennis

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Sinner, Keys Kick-Start Australian Open Title Defense With Pair Of Wins - Tennis TourTalk
Defending Australian Open champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys returned to their winning ways Tuesday at Melbourne Park.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sunday’s #UnitedCup OOP
Final: 🇵🇱 vs. 🇨🇭
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January 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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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
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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
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Saturday’s #UnitedCup OOP
🇨🇭 vs 🇧🇪
🇺🇸 vs 🇵🇱
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January 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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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