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Out Wide: Denis Kudla

From tennis to tattoos, literature to world leaders, name a topic, and Denis Kudla likely has an opinion. Born in Kiev, Ukraine and raised in the Washington D.C. area, Kudla is well-traveled, well-read, and well-versed in sports, the arts, politics and just about everything in between. ATPWorldTour.com recently caught up with the 25-year-old to find out more. What's your biggest passion outside of sports, and why? My biggest passion outside of sports would be music. I played piano when I was younger but I have a passion for all genres of music. I think it's amazing to listen to the art that comes from a musician’s mind. It's something that's always intrigued me. Do you have a favourite genre of...

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The Pitch Worked: Kyrgios Arrives Hungry In Houston

If Nick Kyrgios wins his maiden ATP World Tour clay-court title this week in Houston, perhaps Jack Sock, John Isner and Sam Querrey should ask for a cut of his prize money. The Americans pitched Kyrgios on coming to the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, and it worked: The 22-year-old Aussie is making his debut at the only clay-court event in North America. “I heard a lot of good things about it. Obviously a couple of my buddies always play this tournament, told me, 'You'd love it here',” Kyrgios said on Tuesday. “All the Americans said it's an amazing tournament. So I gave it a chance and it's been unbelievable so far.” The Aussie officially made...

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