Dean Goldfine discusses how his pupil, American teen Sebastian Korda, is approaching the ATP Challenger Tour event in Mexico City. Video courtesy of CDMX Open.
There were moments when Pablo Andujar could not envision a return to professional tennis, let alone wrapping his arms around a trophy. After three elbow surgeries and years of anguish, the former World No. 32 had his doubts that he would ever step on a court again. But when the body fails, perseverence prevails. In just his eighth tournament in 18 months, Andujar battled to the title at the inaugural ATP Challenger Tour event in Alicante, Spain. He celebrated his first trophy in nearly four years, since triumphing at the Swiss Open Gstaad in 2014. After battling to a trio of three-set victories during the week, Andujar needed just one hour and 36 minutes to upset #NextGenATP star Alex de...
With 33 tournaments in the books, the ATP Challenger Tour season is already off to a flying start in 2018. Storylines abound on the circuit, as new names and fresh faces fight for position in the ATP Rankings, while the Next Generation of stars look to make early statements in the ATP Race To Milan. Players eyeing coveted berths in the Next Gen ATP Finals lifted trophies, a superstar kicked off his comeback, a trio of emerging stars tasted victory for the first time, the Aussie contingent made an early statement, a 37-year-old veteran earned a historic crown, and a fan-favourite tournament celebrated a milestone anniversary. And of course, there were Hot Shots. Your jaws might still be on the...
Watch the five best Hot Shots from the ATP Challenger Tour in the month of March, featuring Alex de Minaur, Corentin Moutet, Hubert Hurkacz, Christian Garin and Darian King.