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Diego Schwartzman covers every inch of the court to claim a stunning point at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Montevideo, Uruguay.

In one of the last Challengers of the year, Bradley Klahn is turning heads in his first tournament back after nearly two years away. The 26-year-old American returned to men’s professional tennis this week at the $50,000 Challenger in Champaign, Illinois. Klahn had been sidelined for 21 months after undergoing back surgery, but fans wouldn’t be able to tell based on his level of play. After receiving a wild card into qualifying, he advanced into the main draw and defeated Tennys Sandgren on Wednesday for a place in the quarter-finals. “There were definitely times that I didn’t think I’d be able to compete again,” admitted Klahn. “It’s definitely exciting and refreshing just to be out here playing a tournament and...

American teenager Michael Mmoh recovers from a mid-rally stumble to track down a drop shot for the decisive break against Stefan Kozlov at the Champaign Challenger.

There are just two weeks left in the 2016 ATP Challenger Tour season, but #NextGen star Stefano Napolitano is peaking just as the year draws to a close. The 21-year-old Italian captured his first Challenger title last week on home soil at the $50,000 event in Ortisei. Napolitano defeated third seed and fellow Italian Alessandro Giannessi in the final and produced his best tennis throughout the week, storming through the draw without losing a set. “Winning my first challenger last week in Ortisei gave me a boost of confidence,” said Napolitano. “It confirmed that I’m doing good work with my team that’s put us in the right direction. I feel motivated to keep working and get better every day to...

The tennis season is set for a thrilling conclusion with all eyes on The O2 in London for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. But the captivating drama isn't limited to the top eight players in the world. The ATP Challenger Tour season is hurtling towards a frantic finish, with players fighting for position in the Emirates ATP Rankings going into 2017. Securing year-end Top 100 spots is of particular importance for those eyeing direct entry into ATP World Tour events next season. There are four tournaments in four continents this week on the ATP Challenger Tour, with an additional three to conclude the season next week. #NextGen stars Daniil Medvedev, Yoshihito Nishioka, Hyeon Chung, Frances Tiafoe and Jared Donaldson...