The 2018 ATP Challenger Tour season is underway, with a trio of tournaments - in Bangkok, Noumea and Playford - kicking off the new year. Many players are looking to carry the momentum from strong 2017 campaigns, while others are eyeing a fresh start as the calendar turns. Last year, 14 players broke into the Top 100 and will look to translate their Challenger success to the ATP World Tour. A total of 33 others tasted victory for the first time and are hoping to continue to plot their ascents up the ATP Rankings. New opportunities await the stars of tomorrow, as the sun rises on 2018. Who will shine in the new year? We look at the players poised...
American Michael Mmoh says his phone blew up with congratulatory messages after he claimed his first ATP World Tour win in Brisbane. Video highlights courtesy of Tennis Australia.
Watch highlights of Michael Mmoh winning his first ATP World Tour match, beating Federico Delbonis of Argentina. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Visit www.BrisbaneTennis.com.au for more video. Playback not available in Australia. Photo: Peter Staples/ATP World Tour.
Six Americans advanced to the second round of qualifying at the US Open on Wednesday, with #NextGenATP Michael Mmoh leading the pack. Blasting his forehand and backhand with precision, Mmoh earned a routine 6-3, 6-2 win over Igor Sijsling in 59 minutes. "It definitely feels very special to get through, especially at a home tournament here at the US Open," Mmoh told ATPWorldTour.com. "I didn't know what to expect. A few years ago he was ranked around 50 in the world and beat guys like Tsonga, so I knew he could play. I just had to be on my toes and expect anything that was coming to me." Mmoh enters in strong form after clinching his second ATP Challenger Tour...
Michael Mmoh climbs the Cape Florida Lighthouse on a trip alongside his fellow #NextGenATP players during some time off at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.