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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...

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

I think it’s because of his powerful serve and forehand, the fast courts and, importantly, the conditions are controlled indoors — no wind! 🎾

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.

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, 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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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Indeed, it’s Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. 🦃

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.

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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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.

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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European Open Delivers New Name, Belgian Dream Matchup In Brussels Debut - Tennis TourTalk After a nine-year run in Antwerp, the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open has moved to Brussels for its tenth edition.

After a 9-year run in Antwerp, the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open has moved to Brussels for its 10th edition. Main-draw play in the ATP 250 indoor hardcourt tournament begins Monday. Learn more, my Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis #BNPPFEuropeanOpen

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Cousins Vacherot, Rinderknech Make ATP Masters 1000 History In Shanghai - Tennis TourTalk Valentin Vacherot and his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, reach the final of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 1000.

Valentin Vacherot became the lowest-ranked finalist in ATP Masters 1000 series history with his win over Novak Djokovic today at the #RolexShanghaiMasters. He will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Sunday’s final. My Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Rinderknech Keeps It All In The Family With Latest Shanghai Takedown - Tennis TourTalk France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin, Valentin Vacherot in reaching the Rolex Shanghai Masters semifinals.

France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin, Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, in reaching the #RolexShanghaiMasters semifinals after upsetting World No. 13 Felix Auger-Aliassime Friday. My @TennisTourTalk story has the details + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Vacherot Makes More Shanghai Magic, Cracks Top 100 With Rune Win - Tennis TourTalk Monaco's Valentin Vacherot advanced to his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal with his upset of World No. 11 Holger Rune at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Valentin Vacherot advanced to his 1st ATP Masters 1000 SF with his upset of World No. 11 Holger Rune at the #RolexShanghaiMasters Thursday. His next opponent will be World No. 5 Novak Djokovic. My Tennis TourTalk story has the details + more.🎾 #tennis

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De Minaur Plays To Win, Earns Milestone Victory In Shanghai - Tennis TourTalk Alex de Minaur became the third man to record 50 victories in 2025 after defeating Nuno Borges at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Alex de Minaur, who leads the ATP Tour in hard-court wins this season, became the third man to record 50 victories in 2025 after defeating Nuno Borges at the #RolexShanghaiMasters Masters on Wednesday. My Tennis TourTalk story + more. 🎾 #tennis

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Vacherot Keeping Unbelievable Shanghai Week All In The Family - Tennis TourTalk Valentine Vacherot became the first player from Monaco to reach an ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Valentin Vacherot became the 1st player from Monaco to reach an ATP Masters 1000 QF after upsetting World No. 31 Tallon Griekspoor at the #RolexShanghaiMasters early Wednesday morning. Learn more about Vacherot, my Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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This Year’s Shanghai Masters Has Been A Battle For Survival - Tennis TourTalk Throughout the first three rounds of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, the heat and humidity have become the main talking points.

No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic is the highest-remaining seed left in the #RolexShanghaiMasters draw. On Tuesday, he reached his 11th Shanghai QF after in one of his most physical matches of the season. Learn more, my Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Anisimova Showed Why It Took An Entire Team To Win China Open Title - Tennis TourTalk World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova of the United States garnered her second WTA 1000 title of the season by winning the China Open.

By garnering her second WTA 1000 title of 2025 in winning the China Open Sunday, World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova showed why it took an entire team to win it all in Beijing. My Tennis TourTalk story explains. 🎾 #tennis

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Anisimova Is Best In Beijing, Wins China Open Title - Tennis TourTalk Amanda Anisimova won her second WTA 1000 singles title of the season by winning the China Open over Linda Noskova in Beijing.

Amanda Anisimova won her 2nd WTA 1000 singles title of the season – and 4th WTA crown of her career – by winning the #ChinaOpen over Linda Noskova in Beijing Sunday evening. My Tennis TourTalk story has the details + doubles, too. 🎾 #tennis #WTATour

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Keys To Return To 2026 Charleston Open For 13th Consecutive Appearance - Tennis TourTalk World No. 6 and 2019 Credit One Charleston Open champion Madison Keys will compete in the South Carolina Lowcountry for the 13th time next year.

World No. 6 and 2019 Credit One Charleston Open champion Madison Keys will compete in the South Carolina Lowcountry for the 13th time next year. Learn more, my Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis #WTATour #CreditOneCharlestonOpen

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After Beijing Triumph, Sinner Determined To Defend His Shanghai Masters Title - Tennis TourTalk After winning his second China Open crown in three years, Jannik Sinner is determined to successfully defend his Rolex Shanghai Masters title.

After winning his second #ChinaOpen crown in three years, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner is determined to successfully defend his #RolexShanghaiMasters title as the ATP Tour Asian Swing continues. My Tennis TourTalk story explains. 🎾 #tennis

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Sinner Clinches Third Title Of Season With Beijing Triumph - Tennis TourTalk Jannik Sinner won his 21st career ATP Tour title – and third one of 2025 at the ATP 500 China Open in Beijing.

Jannik Sinner won his 21st career ATP Tour title – and third one of 2025 – with his straight-set victory over Learner Tien to garner the ATP 500 #ChinaOpen in Beijing Wednesday afternoon. My Tennis TourTalk story has the details. 🎾 #tennis

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Alcaraz Lights Up Tokyo, Wins Japan Open Title - Tennis TourTalk Carlos Alcaraz rolled to his eighth ATP Tour title of the season at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz rolled to his 8th ATP Tour title of 2025 with a straight-set victory over World No. 5 Taylor Fritz to win the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo Tuesday evening. My Tennis TourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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European Open 10th Anniversary Brings New City, New Title Sponsor - Tennis TourTalk Next month’s European Open celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new city, Brussels, and a new title sponsor, BNP Paribas Fortis.

Next month’s European Open celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new city, Brussels, and a new title sponsor, BNP Paribas Fortis. The ATP 250 indoor hardcourt tournament will known as the @BNPPFEUOpen. Learn more, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis

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Although the U.S. didn’t win, it was a quality match-up of two talented teams. You play the draw you’re dealt in Davis Cup. Still, one wonders if a healthy U.S. team with Shelton and Paul woukd have made a difference? 🎾