Austrian Teen Claims Challenger Comeback, Upset Of The Year
No expectations, no pressure. That was Jurij Rodionov's mindset entering the week at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Ningbo, China. It was just the second Challenger main draw appearance for the 18-year-old Austrian and one he will never forget. Rodionov crashed onto the scene in Ningbo with an arsenal of seismic serves and groundstrokes. He would register one of the biggest comebacks and upsets of the year, sending shockwaves throughout the ATP Challenger Tour. Trailing 3-6, 1-5 against World No. 76 Jordan Thompson in Friday's quarter-finals, Rodionov, a qualifier at No. 691 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, refused to go down without a fight. "First of all, it was my first match against a Top 100 guy," Rodionov told...