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Jun 17, 2017

Stebe On The Comeback Trail In 2017

Former World No. 71 Cedrik Marcel Stebe reflects on his comeback to pro tennis after nearly three years on the sidelines due to multiple injuries. Video courtesy Citta di Caltanissetta.

Jun 15, 2017

Challenger Tennis Returns To Portugal

After a four-year absence, the ATP Challenger Tour is back in Portugal this week with the Lisboa Belem Open, a $50,000 event on the red clay of this historic city. The tournament is named after the Belém Tower, an iconic structure in Portugal that’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enthusiastic fans have already lined up to check out the tennis at the Club Internacional de Foot-ball, a world-class venue with 19 courts (17 with floodlights) that also hosted a Davis Cup tie in April. #ATPChallenger tennis is back in Portugal! Explore the grounds at inaugural Lisboa Belem Open. Free live streaming: https://t.co/BSGzRUzoZi pic.twitter.com/7tyi6YdJtb— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) June 14, 2017 Portugal last saw Challenger tennis in the city of...

Jun 14, 2017

JP Smith Reacts To Stunning Head-First Dive Hot Shot

Rapid reactions on the tennis court can be the difference between winning and losing. For John-Patrick Smith, a diving drop shot off a net cord was all instinct. "A shot like that is always pure instinct," Smith told ATPWorldTour.com. "It was a high-level match, so it was great to get through with the win." "Up close and in person, that was easily the best shot I've seen live," Smith's coach Jacob Meyer exclaimed. The Aussie hit one of the shots of the year on the ATP Challenger Tour on Tuesday, en route to saving six match points in a 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(1) win over Luca Vanni at the Aegon Open Nottingham. Facing break point at 1-0 in the third set,...

Jun 14, 2017

Millman Continues Comeback In Nottingham

After nearly eight months out with a groin injury. John Millman is back and looks to restore his winning ways at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Nottingham. The Aussie, celebrating his 28th birthday on Wednesday (June 14), returned to competition last month and has been getting better with each tournament. Millman lost in the opening round of his first two events, but won a match last week at the Surbiton Challenger and is now through to the second round in Nottingham after a win on Tuesday over Hiroki Moriya of Japan. “Coming back from injury is brutal, but I’m progressing pretty well. I was out for so long, so it’s just about trying to stay patient and getting a...

Jun 14, 2017

JP Smith Digs Diving Drop Shot At Nottingham Challenger 2017

Aussie John Patrick Smith hits one of the shots of the year, diving at the net for a stunning winner at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Nottingham.