Even Roger Federer feels the pressure of playing under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The five-time US Open champion launched his campaign with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 win over #NextGenATP home hopeful Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, rebounding after a shaky start in front of a packed crowd. It was the first time Federer had been taken to five sets in the opening round at Flushing Meadows since his debut against Peter Wessels in 2000. His 79th US Open match win ties him in second place with Andre Agassi, behind only Jimmy Connors on 98. “I think in many ways people were hoping for a good battle between the #NextGen and somebody established like myself,” Federer said. “In...
Tennis writer Jon Wertheim once dubbed him “the Roger Federer of tennis research”. Now as the go-to man for all things data and stats-related in tennis media, well-known statistician king Greg Sharko has been recognised with the Bud Collins Award. Officially the ATP Director of Media Information, “The Shark” has been a fixture of the ATP since 1986. He has edited the yearly ATP Media Guide since 1990 and is best known for his extraordinary depth of tennis facts and stats. The International Tennis Writers Association honoured Sharko in New York City on Sunday night for his three decades of service to the media. “I'm very honoured to be the first recipient from the ATP of the Bud Collins Award,”...
Marcelo Melo takes over ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot to ask Alexander Zverev the tough questions about their friendship, cooking and more.
Exactly one week ago, JC Aragone had his arms raised as he stepped off Court 17 at the US Open. The American wild card couldn't fathom what had just transpired. His first tour-level qualifying victory, stunning fifth seed Marco Cecchinato from a set down, left him in disbelief. "It's just amazing since I wasn't even in the draw," Aragone said as he walked back to the locker room. "I got a last-minute wild card. I wasn't in the tournament and then I'm the last guy in. I got the opportunity to play and I made the most of it." Two days later, he would register another comeback after dropping the opening set and yet another three-set win would follow on...