Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Challenger" – Page 25

Jan 06, 2018

Hot Shot: Rubin On The Run In Noumea Final 2018

Watch final Hot Shot and listen to Noumea champion Noah Rubin talk about clinching his third ATP Challenger Tour title.

Jan 04, 2018

Nishikori Announces Return Dates

Kei Nishikori will return to professional tennis in January, but not at the season's first Grand Slam in Melbourne. Nishikori has withdrawn from the Australian Open, but the former World No. 4 is planning on launching his comeback at the inaugural ATP Challenger Tour event at the Newport Beach Tennis Club in Newport Beach, U.S.A, to be held 20-28 January. The tournament is part of the inaugural Oracle Challenger Series, which also will include a Challenger event from 24 February – 4 March in Indian Wells, in the lead up to the BNP Paribas Open, the season's first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament. Both tournaments will feature $150,000 prize money. [ALSO LIKE] “I am very excited and looking forward...

Jan 03, 2018

Challenger Season Preview: 10 To Watch In 2018

The 2018 ATP Challenger Tour season is underway, with a trio of tournaments - in Bangkok, Noumea and Playford - kicking off the new year. Many players are looking to carry the momentum from strong 2017 campaigns, while others are eyeing a fresh start as the calendar turns. Last year, 14 players broke into the Top 100 and will look to translate their Challenger success to the ATP World Tour. A total of 33 others tasted victory for the first time and are hoping to continue to plot their ascents up the ATP Rankings. New opportunities await the stars of tomorrow, as the sun rises on 2018. Who will shine in the new year? We look at the players poised...

Dec 31, 2017

Three Tournaments Kick Off 2018 Challenger Season

Craving some tennis? You're not alone. The wait is nearly over as we tear the wrapping off a fresh season on the ATP Challenger Tour. While the stars of the ATP World Tour prepare to launch their campaigns in Brisbane, Doha and Pune, a trio of tournaments also mark the beginning of the Challenger season. The action is set to take off in Bangkok, Noumea and Playford, as players look to make an immediate impact in 2018 and #NextGenATP stars begin their quests in the Emirates ATP Race To Milan. For the 15th consecutive year, the French territory of New Caledonia kicks off the season. The island paradise, located off the eastern coast of Australia, welcomes players to the Ligue...

Dec 30, 2017

Challenger Chronicles: Nicolas Jarry

I will never forget 2017. There were so many unforgettable moments and I learned a lot about myself this year. Many times I didn't really believe it, but being patient is so important. Trusting in my abilities and keeping the same focus through the good days and the bad days. Since I turned pro in 2014, I put a lot of pressure to win matches and lift my first trophy. I'm only 22, but it has already been a long road. After breaking my wrist two years ago, I needed to not only build my strength but also find my confidence. This was the hardest part, but I know that I am better because of it. If you told me...