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Mar 01, 2017

Del Potro Flies High In Acapulco

Juan Martin del Potro takes to the skies for an off-court activity at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco.

Feb 28, 2017

Wawrinka Takes To The Skies In Dubai

World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka took to the skies ahead of his bid to retain the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown. The Swiss star took a private flight in a Skydive Dubai gyrocopter for a flight over the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeriah and Dubai Marina before making his way back to Skydive Dubai. “It was really great fun, I really enjoyed it,” said Wawrinka. “It’s nice to fly in a small plane and see things from above. Dubai is a great tournament. Last year it was a great week for me to win the trophy. I’m really happy to be back.” The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Feb 24, 2017

Life's A Beach For Murray & Federer

World No. 1 Andy Murray and seven-time Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships titlist Roger Federer took part in a beach tennis match in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab at the Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel on Friday, ahead of the 25th edition of the ATP World Tour 500 tournament that begins on 27 February. Tournament Director Salah Tahlak was on hand to umpire. “I’m looking forward to playing, especially on the anniversary of 25 years here in Dubai,” said Federer, who picked up his 18th Grand Slam championship crown at the Australian Open. “It’s nice to be part of a tournament celebrating something. I’ve had some great years here in Dubai. I wanted to be in good shape and...

Feb 23, 2017

Winston-Salem Open Receives 2016 ATP World Tour 250 Tournament Of Year Award

Bill Oakes, the Tournament Director of the Winston-Salem Open, was presented the 2016 ATP World Tour 250 Tournament of the Year award on Wednesday during Wake Forest University’s 63-59 basketball victory against Pittsburgh. “I am so humbled to accept the award on behalf of the community of Winston-Salem,” said Oakes. “The entire city deserves the credit, for they treat all of the players as their personal guests and have made this tournament a special week on the ATP World Tour.” Linda Clark, ATP Vice President - Tournament Relations, Americas, presented Oakes with the trophy in an on-court ceremony. The tournament shared the 2016 award with the If Stockholm Open in the 2016 ATP World Tour Awards presented by Moët &...

Feb 22, 2017

Bellucci Shows UFC Star His Ring, Kyrgios Spends Time With Kids

Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. Rio Open presented by Claro – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray went head-to-head with UFC stars Jose Aldo and Minotouro. Aldo loved his time at the tournament so much, he came back to watch Thomaz Bellucci oust top seed Kei Nishikori! David Ferrer, Bellucci, Soares, Pablo Cuevas, Marcelo Melo, Pablo Carreno Busta, Stephane Robert, Gastao Elias, Nicholas Monroe and Artem Sitak were among those to have a great time at the players’ party at Windsor Atlantica Hotel. Ferrer and Bellucci visited one of the most picturesque sites in Rio, the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Dominic Thiem enjoyed a visit to Copacabana, while Janko Tipsarevic took...