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Stars Make The Most Of Antalya And Eastbourne

Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android and visit MyATP.com  Antalya Open – Antalya, Turkey Dominic Thiem and Marsel Ilhan visited the Aspendos ampitheatre and played a game of mini tennis. Borna Coric, David Ferrer, Anil Yuksel and Ilhan were the lucky players to participate in the draw ceremony.  Fernando Verdasco, Radu Albot and #NextGenATP German Daniel Altmaier tried their hand at jet skiing. [ALSO LIKE] Aegon International – Eastbourne, U.K. Novak Djokovic, John Isner, Gael Monfils, Kyle Edmund and Steve Johnson took part in Media Day. Ryan Harrison visited Willingdon Community School to meet with local children.

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Djokovic Gets Grass Campaign Underway In Eastbourne

Novak Djokovic recorded his 25th match win of the season on Wednesday in overcast conditions at the Aegon International in Eastbourne. Having played only 13 points due to rain on Tuesday, Djokovic returned to Devonshire Park, venue of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament, to complete a 6-4, 6-3 victory over qualifier Vasek Pospisil in 85 minutes. “I'm glad that I came here to Eastbourne,” said Djokovic. “I have had a great couple of days of training with good players, different styles of game. Yesterday, we obviously started the match and it wasn't really enjoyable to see the rain falling all day. “But today we kind of played a full match, so I'm glad for that. I felt good on...

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Djokovic Made To Wait By Eastbourne Rain

Heavy rain at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, venue of the Aegon International, meant that fans could only watch under 10 minutes of play on Tuesday. Vasek Pospisil was serving at 0-1, 15/30 against World No. 4 Novak Djokovic when rain began to fall at 11:22 a.m. local time. Top seed Djokovic is competing at a grass-court event prior to Wimbledon for the first time since the 2010 Aegon Championships. [ALSO LIKE] Elsewhere, Ryan Harrison leads sixth seed Mischa Zverev 2-1 and Thomas Fabbiano has won the opening game against fellow qualifier Franko Skugor. Organisers of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament finally called off play for the day shortly before 5 p.m. local time. Wimbledon Qualifying Washed Out Day 2...

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Djokovic Ready To Switch It Up In Eastbourne

Novak Djokovic hasn’t played an ATP World Tour event on grass leading into Wimbledon since 2010, but he’s ready to try something new in hopes of a big run at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.  After more than a decade at the top of the sport, Djokovic’s tournament schedule has reflected that of a man who thrives on routine and familiarity. But in his first visit to Eastbourne, the Serbian has already been enjoying the tournament amenities and charm of this seaside town. “It's great to visit a new place and be part of a new event. We more or less have the same schedule each year, so I don't get to experience that too often,” said Djokovic. “There are...

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Young, Anderson Reach Eastbourne Second Round

American Donald Young advanced with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over local hope Kyle Edmund on Monday at the Aegon International to set a second-round clash with compatriot Jared Donaldson. The #NextGenATP player saved one match point at 4-5, 30/40 in the deciding set of a 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-5 victory over eighth seed Diego Schwartzman in two hours and 47 minutes. Former World No. 10 Kevin Anderson struck 11 aces and won 24 of his 26 first-service points to beat Thomaz Bellucci 6-3, 6-1 for a second-round match against seventh seed Richard Gasquet or #NextGenATP American Frances Tiafoe. Top seed Novak Djokovic will open his Eastbourne campaign against qualifier Vasek Pospisil, who reached the second round with a 6-3, 6-4...

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