Legendary Tennis Correspondent Mike Dickson Collapses and Dies at Australian Open
Mike Dickson, a highly respected and admired journalist who spent 38 years in the industry, tragically collapsed and died while covering the Australian Open. He was 59 years old.
Dickson, who had been working for the Mail for 33 years, was known for his extensive coverage of various sports across nearly 50 countries. He started his career at the Mail in 1990 as the cricket correspondent before transitioning to tennis.
The news of Dickson’s passing has deeply saddened his colleagues and the tennis community. Novak Djokovic, a renowned tennis player, paid tribute to the legendary correspondent, referring to him as ‘Mr Wimbledon.’
Dickson was in Melbourne covering the Australian Open when he tragically passed away, just days before his 60th birthday on January 27. The news was announced by his family at around 11:30PM local time.
The tennis community, including Tim Henman, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, and Boris Becker, expressed their condolences and shared their memories of working with Dickson. Tracy Austin, a former World No 1, described herself as heartbroken by the shocking news.
Dickson’s exceptional work at Wimbledon earned him the title of ‘Mr Wimbledon.’ The official account of the tournament expressed their deep sadness upon hearing the news of his passing.
Originally from the Wirral, Dickson resided in Wimbledon with his family. He had been a regular presence at major sporting events, including tennis, cricket, horse racing, and golf, for decades. He also contributed to several books, including the Sunday Times bestseller ‘Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman.’
Dickson’s passion for tennis was evident in his recent social media posts, where he celebrated Emma Raducanu’s return to Grand Slam action.
The exact cause of Dickson’s death is still unknown. However, a tweet suggesting the possibility of a vaccination-related incident has caused speculation. It is important to note that there is currently no evidence to support this claim.
The loss of Mike Dickson is deeply felt by the sports journalism community and all those who knew him. He will be remembered for his dedication, expertise, and love for the game of tennis.
Rest in peace, Mike Dickson.
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