Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Challenger" – Page 67

Apr 27, 2017

Novikov Goes Around The Post For Tallahassee Hot Shot 2017

Dennis Novikov claimed hot shot honours at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Tallahassee, firing around the net post.

Apr 27, 2017

Quinzi On A Quest For "Dream" Ticket To Milan

A first ATP World Tour match win and a new coaching set up have given Gianluigi Quinzi a fresh impetus towards his 2017 goal. “I have been through a period that wasn’t that good, I wasn’t winning a lot of matches, but I’ve changed coaches to work with Fabio Gorietti,” said Quinzi. “It’s only the third week of working together and I’m feeling very good.” The switch has provided instant results. The 21 year old opened his account on the ATP World Tour earlier this month at the Grand Prix Hassan II with a 7-6(8), 6-3 victory over Paul-Henri Mathieu. The left-hander then narrowly fell 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4 to countryman and World No. 38 Paolo Lorenzi. “We have already gone...

Apr 25, 2017

Pospisil Proposes The Ultimate "Tennis Band"

Vasek Pospisil uses the hashtag #AnythingIsPospisil on his social media channels. The Canadian, a keen guitarist and singer, made some bold selections in picking his dream bandmates from the tennis world. It’s quite the line-up. “It would probably be me on rhythm guitar and vocals, Johnny Mac (John McEnroe) on lead guitar, maybe Marat Safin on drums and Bjorn Borg on the keyboard, that would be pretty cool,” said Pospisil. “Those are three huge characters of the sport; Borg was obviously super cool, McEnroe can rock, he’s Johnny Mac, and Safin can just be angry on the drums. It’s a legends band.” Away from the training, match-play and travel on tour, Pospisil is content to strum away on his guitar...

Apr 25, 2017

Elias Strikes Stunning Tweener Lob At Francavilla Challenger

Even opponent Kristijan Mesaros is left in awe as Gastao Elias connects on a tweener lob winner at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Francavilla, Italy.

Apr 24, 2017

Challenger Q&A: Tiafoe Reacts To Winning In Sarasota

#NextGenATP star Frances Tiafoe continued his assault on the Emirates ATP Rankings, streaking to the title at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Sarasota on Sunday. Up to a career-high World No. 72 with his third Challenger crown, the American also moved into fifth position in the Emirates ATP Race To Milan. Tiafoe - the fourth teen titlist on the circuit this year - has come full circle in Sarasota, having qualified for his first Challenger main draw there two years ago. I know a lot of the work you're putting in is to finish off points faster and get you through matches faster. How did that play out this week on the clay? “It's just about staying focused, which usually turns...