Welcome back, Thanasi Kokkinakis! Competing in just his fifth tournament in seven months, the Aussie announced his return to the ATP World Tour in emphatic fashion. Kokkinakis produced the biggest upset thus far in 2018, stunning defending champion Roger Federer at the Miami Open presented by Itau on Saturday. His first victory over a World No. 1 was a thrilling comeback from a set down. The 21-year-old Aussie roared back for the signature win of his young career, exhibiting the poise and precision of a veteran to topple the three-time Miami champion 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4). "This is nuts," said Kokkinakis. "It's an unreal week for me. I've trained with [Federer] a bunch of times and he's a great role model...
Watch as World No. 1 Roger Federer comes up with a behind-the-back volley in the middle of a rally against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round of the Miami Open presented by Itau. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Playing in America has always been a recipe for success for Americans – and Frances Tiafoe is no exception. #NextGen ATP Frances Tiafoe battled his way into the third round of the Miami Open presented by Itau with a tight three-set victory over World No. 26 Kyle Edmund, prevailing 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(1) in a thriller, converting on his sixth match point. The win sends Tiafoe into the third round at Crandon Park for the first time, following his loss to Roger Federer in the second round in his tournament debut last season. The 20-year-old is currently on a seven-match winning streak in Florida, having claimed his maiden ATP World Tour title in Delray Beach in February. Additionally, the win marks...
Italians have long celebrated a rich history in tennis. From the prestigious Internazionali BNL d'Italia, a staple on the ATP World Tour for more than 80 years, to its legendary superstars including Adriano Panatta and Nicola Pietrangeli, it’s safe to say that il Tricolore has always deserved its place among the flags of great tennis nations. But as the current generation of Italian stalwarts continues to age, the question remains: who will fly their proud flag in the future? Enter Matteo Berrettini. The 21-year-old Italian, who hails from Rome, has been surging on the ATP Challenger Tour over the past year, claiming his maiden title on home soil in San Benedetto in 2017 and a second crown in Bergamo in...
Hear what #NextGenATP Spaniard Nicola Kuhn had to say after becoming the second-youngest Spaniard to win an ATP World Tour match on Thursday at the Miami Open presented by Itau.