Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Challenger" – Page 38

Sep 27, 2017

Smyczek Races For Drop Shot Hot Shot At Tiburon Challenger

Watch as Tim Smyczek risks life and limb to earn Hot Shot honours in Tiburon, striking a sublime drop shot while avoiding the net post and light post.

Sep 26, 2017

Stebe Reflects On Sibiu Challenger Title 2017

Cedrik Marcel Stebe looks back on a memorable week in Sibiu, Romania, where he claimed his third ATP Challenger Tour title of the year. Video courtesy of Sibiu Open.

Sep 25, 2017

Marchenko Wins In Izmir; Stebe Soars In Sibiu

A LOOK BACK TEB Izmir Cup (Izmir, Turkey): Illya Marchenko gave himself the perfect birthday gift, celebrating his first tournament as a 30 year old with the title in Izmir, Turkey. The Ukrainian defeated Stephane Robert 7-6(2), 6-0 in just 73 minutes on Sunday, lifting a trophy on the ATP Challenger Tour for the sixth time. Former World No. 49 Marchenko is looking to return to the Top 100 after falling on tough times in 2017. He is up 65 spots to No. 222 in the Emirates ATP Rankings with the title. Title title title!!! 🤘 #izmircup2017— Illya Marchenko (@imarchello) September 24, 2017 Sibiu Open (Sibiu, Romania): Cedrik-Marcel Stebe continued his stunning ascent in his comeback to the pro circuit,...

Sep 24, 2017

Sibiu Challenger Semifinal Highlights 2017

Watch highlights from Saturday at the Sibiu Open, as Cedrik Marcel Stebe and Carlos Taberner secure their places in the ATP Challenger Tour final. Video courtesy of Sibiu Open.

Sep 22, 2017

20 Years Ago, Roger Federer Debuted At World No. 803

The hunt for an elusive Emirates ATP Rankings point — a goal shared by every aspiring professional tennis player — can be tough and costly. But once attained, the location and year of the achievement will be indelibly marked. Twenty years ago today, on Monday, 22 September 1997, page nine of the weekly rankings list contained this entry: 803T Federer, Roger. The entry didn't attract much attention back then, nor did that of another future World No. 1, '808 Hewitt, Lleyton', just a few lines down. But Federer had taken his first step on the ladder following a four-week series of Swiss clay-court satellite tournaments in Bossonnens — culminating in eight victories and two semi-final runs (l. to Daniele Balducci and...