Top ranked American Jack Sock takes time out from his Delray Beach Open preparations for The Sock Game. But who does Sock think is looking strong or weak? Video courtesy Delray Beach Open.
1. Akira Santillan is going for his first tour-level win on Monday evening at the Delray Beach Open. The 19-year-old right-hander has played in two other ATP World Tour main draws – 2016 Shenzhen Open and the 2016 Generali Open in Kitzbuhel. Santillan received wild cards into both main draws and lost his openers. This is the first time he's qualified for an ATP World Tour main draw. “Qualifying is a better feeling because you've earned yourself into the main draw... Wild card, you've earned it into the main draw because somebody is trusting you, somebody is giving you the chance to play in the main draw because they believe in you,” Santillan told ATPWorldTour.com. “Two different feelings but for...
Only one ATP World Tour tournament is played in Juan Martin del Potro's home country of Argentina. But for the affable Argentine, every stop can feel like home. Much like Roger Federer, del Potro draws cheers from all over the world. “It means a lot to have this support because many players can’t feel that sensation,” del Potro told ATP World Tour Uncovered. “When I go around the U.S. or Europe or Asia, it feels like a hometown tournament because people are coming to watch me play. They don’t care if I win or lose. They just want to see me play tennis and that’s important for me.” The 28 year old must feel especially welcome at the Delray Beach...
Rio Headlines Week #7: The busiest month of the season continues with three tournaments, highlighted by the 500 level event in Rio de Janeiro returning for the fourth year. World No. 5 Kei Nishikori and No. 8 Dominic Thiem headline an outstanding field in Rio. In Marseille, the top two seeds are the top two Frenchmen, No. 10 Gael Monfils and No. 14 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. In Delray Beach, the first outdoor tournament in North America features World No. 4 Milos Raonic and No. 20 Ivo Karlovic as the top two seeds. Overall, 10 of the Top 20 (as of Feb. 13) Emirates ATP Rankings are in action in the three tournaments. RIO OPEN presented by CLARO (Rio de Janeiro): The...