Tennis players are known for being creatures of habit, but Donald Young is having a year of new experiences both on and off the court. The 27-year-old American is enjoying a rich run of form over the past two months on the ATP World Tour, which he credits to loosening up and being more open to trying new things. His changes in routine have played a part in his rapid rise up the Emirates ATP Rankings, jumping nearly 40 spots since February to his current standing of No. 42. He's seeded seventh this week at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston and opens his campaign on Wednesday against Thiago Monteiro. “I’ve just been more...
ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot goes behind the scenes during the second week of the 2017 Miami Open presented by Itau. Getty Images photo.
The legend continues to grow. Roger Federer extended his run of dominance in 2017, clinching his third title of the season 6-3, 6-4 over Rafael Nadal on Sunday at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Federer added to his ATP World Tour Masters 1000 legacy, notching his 26th crown and third Sunshine Double (2005-06), having lifted the trophy in Indian Wells two weeks prior. The Swiss, who is projected to return to the Top 5 of the Emirates ATP Rankings at No. 4 on Monday, earned his 91st tour-level title in total. On song throughout the fortnight in Miami, Federer rarely put a foot wrong in Sunday’s final, prevailing after one hour and 34 minutes. He fired 29 winners, including...
ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot talks to Brazilian Thiago Monteiro about his breakout year in 2016 and his goals for the current campaign.
Watch Wednesday highlights from the 2017 BNP Paribas Open, where there were victories from Roger Federer, Nick Kyrgios and Stan Wawrinka. Watch live matches at tennistvcom. Photo: Getty Images