Robert Lindstedt had played at the Memphis Open three times prior to this year. But the Swede had always begged off on visiting St. Jude Children Research Hospital, which is headquartered in downtown Memphis. The hospital is a beneficiary of the Memphis Open and is often visited by ATP World Tour players during the tournament. Lindstedt had always passed on the trip because he knew what he'd see: Children battling life-threatening illnesses. St. Jude treats only children with catastrophic diseases, primarily cancer, sickle cell disease and paediatric HIV. The not-for-profit hospital doesn't charge its patients any money, instead relying on donations and grants to run the hospital, its eight affiliate clinics and its 24 partner sites throughout the world. [ALSO...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. Garanti Koza Sofia Open – Sofia, Bulgaria Top two seeds Dominic Thiem and David Goffin visited Ancient Serdica archaeological complex for a brief hit in the capital’s Ancient Roman complex. Read More “It’s a special occasion, a special area,” said Goffin. “I didn’t know it was such a special place here in Sofia. I saw this place and I will try to visit more if I have time this week because I heard it’s a very nice city.” Home favourite Grigor Dimitrov joined Thiem and Goffin to celebrate at the tournament’s players’ party at the Marinela Hotel. Defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut, Ken Skupski and Neal Skupski participated in...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. ASB Classic – Auckland, New Zealand David Ferrer visited the Moët & Chandon lounge for a flute pouring competition. Next Gen ATP star Karen Khachanov and Marcus Daniell met up with top New Zealand chef Nic Watt for a helicopter visit to Waiheke Island and some scalloping. Watch Khachanov, Jiri Vesely, Dustin Brown and Diego Schwartzman had fun at the official players’ party. Jack Sock served as the umpire for a Moët & Chandon exhibition, with the winner of the match receiving a Jeroboam signed by the American. Apia International Sydney – Sydney, Australia Dominic Thiem was among those to attend the official players' party in Sydney. The top...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. Qatar ExxonMobil Open – Doha, Qatar Defending champion Novak Djokovic held a kids clinic with 11 lucky Qatari youngsters. World No. 1 Andy Murray and Djokovic officially launched the 2017 ATP World Tour season at the Museum of Islamic Art. Watch Murray, Djokovic, Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga attended the tournament’s player party, where they were in the hot seat as Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares interviewed them for ATP World Tour Uncovered. Malek Jaziri, Andrey Kuznetsov, Florian Mayer and Gerald Melzer were on hand to assist with the draw ceremony. Brisbane International Presented By Suncorp – Brisbane, Australia Stan Wawrinka showed no fear as he did the Gold...
