In this edition of the Challenger Vault, Stan Wawrinka reflects on his ATP Challenger Tour victory in Lugano, Switzerland in 2009 and talks about how the circuit helped grow his game.
Former Marseille finalist Tomas Berdych was prepared for a tough match on Thursday at the Open 13 Provence but not that tough. The 2013 finalist overcame 18 aces from Italian qualifier Stefano Travaglia to reach the quarter-finals 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3. Berdych broke in the third and ninth games in the decider to advance in two hours and 14 minutes. “I was expecting a tough battle but I think this one was a little beyond my expectations. I think he played really, really well... He was playing a very good match,” said Berdych, who will next meet Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur. Second seed Stan Wawrinka had to retire just 12 games into his first match in Marseille. The Swiss, who's on the...
EMBARGOED TILL 3PM FRIDAY The #NextGenATP stars of the Delray Beach Open see how well they can recreate the faces made by their favourite emojis. Video Credit: 2018 Delray Beach Open.
When Ivan Ljubicic ended his playing career in April 2012 he made a seamless transition into the television commentary booth. However, the highly respected and consummate professional both on and off the court was soon in high demand by current ATP World Tour stars. “My view is that if you want to do anything in tennis you have to be ready to travel,” Ljubicic exclusively told ATPWorldTour.com in Rotterdam. “The sport's the way it is, you can’t just sit at home. The biggest difference now is that when I am at home, I am at home. I don’t need to train or anything. I therefore spend quality time with my wife and kids.” As a former World No. 3, who...