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May 11, 2018

Hot Shot: Sousa Finds Perfect Angle With Braga Drop Shot

Watch as Pedro Sousa strikes a devastating drop shot en route to reaching the semi-finals at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Braga.

May 10, 2018

Youth Is Served: Watch Felix & Alex Battle In Braga

It is shaping up to be a majestic month of May in Portugal. On Sunday, the European nation was abuzz as Joao Sousa emerged as his country's first winner on home soil on the ATP World Tour. Now, the focus has shifted from Estoril to the northern city of Braga and capital of Lisbon, as the ATP Challenger Tour takes centre stage with a new two-week swing. Without pause, the fireworks are flying at the Braga Open. In what is set to be a blockbuster quarter-final clash, teens Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime will square off on Friday. Fans in Braga will have quite the treat with two of the brightest young talents in pro tennis kicking off the...

May 09, 2018

Sun, Scenery & History: Puerto Vallarta Sparkles In Challenger Debut

For players criss-crossing the globe on the ATP Challenger Tour, adapting to life away from home is as important as what transpires between the lines. With hours spent hitting forehands and backhands, enjoying time away from the courts to rest and recharge is critical to success. It's essential to find the right balance. In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they understand the rigours of life on tour and are redefining the culture of a tournament. Last week, the inaugural Puerto Vallarta Open presentado por La Afición provided an oasis on the Challenger circuit. Located steps from the Pacific Ocean, the $75,000 hard-court event made a dazzling debut under the glistening sun of one of the most popular resort destinations in the world....

May 07, 2018

He's Got Seoul: McDonald Rallies For Second Title

A LOOK BACK Vitro Seoul Open Challenger (Seoul, Korea): Mackenzie McDonald has found his groove as we enter the month of May. The American returned to the winners' circle with an impressive performance on the hard courts of Seoul, capped by a 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 comeback victory over Jordan Thompson in Sunday's final. McDonald lifted his second ATP Challenger Tour crown and first since October, when he prevailed at home in Fairfield, USA. This time, however, the California native found his top gear more than 5,000 miles away from home to take the title at the $100,000 event. Most importantly, he jumps 32 spots in the ATP Rankings to a career-high No. 114. "I'm thrilled about my win," said McDonald....

May 07, 2018

Challenger Q&A: Dominant Dellien Takes Savannah Crown

Two weeks ago, Hugo Dellien ended the drought for Bolivian tennis, claiming his nation's first ATP Challenger Tour title since 1983. But the 24-year-old was far from satisfied with lifting just one trophy, so he added a second. On Sunday, Dellien capped a dominant three-week stretch with a triumph on the clay of the St. Joseph's/Candler Savannah Challenger, overcoming Christian Harrison 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in the final. After waiting nearly 35 years for a title, Bolivia now has two in three weeks, as Dellien added to his win in Sarasota with a hard-fought victory on the clay of Savannah. Entering Sarasota, Dellien was sitting at No. 231 in the ATP Rankings. Now, thanks to the pair of titles and a...