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Apr 26, 2017

Johnson's Diet Overhaul Uncovered

Steve Johnson tells ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot about his decision to overhaul his diet, prompting him to lose 15 pounds in the off-season.

Apr 17, 2017

Johnson Holds On For Houston 2017 Title

Steve Johnson fights through cramp to beat Thomaz Bellucci in a third-set tie-break in the Houston final.

Apr 16, 2017

Johnson Fights Off Cramps, Bellucci For Houston Title

Fourth seed Steve Johnson has covered plenty of ground in the past three weeks, traveling from the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in Miami to a Davis Cup tie in Australia and then back stateside for the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston. But after countless miles in the air and in his legs on court this week, the American captured the title after fighting off cramps and a determined eighth seed Thomaz Bellucci 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(5). “To win on U.S. soil and win when you’re not feeling great is a testament to my willpower and competitiveness,” said Johnson. “My body has just physically run out of gas after this week. Coming in from...

Apr 16, 2017

ATP Firsts: Steve Johnson

First moment I realised I loved tennis I don’t have a specific memory of when I was younger, but I’ve obviously played it my whole my life and have really enjoyed it almost every time I’ve stepped out on the court. It’s a privilege and a passion for me, so I just feel gratitude to be able to play this sport as much as I can. First tournament I played It was at Ridgeline Country Club in Orange, Calif. I was about five or six years old. I couldn’t tell you how I did, but I’m sure my parents could and that there’s some funny footage of it floating around their house. First professional tennis match I ever watched In...

Apr 15, 2017

Johnson To Meet Bellucci In Houston Final

American Steve Johnson advanced to his third career ATP World Tour final on Saturday after beating his red-hot compatriot Jack Sock 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. US Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston. The 27-year-old Johnson came back from a break down in the third set to gain his second career win against Sock, who became the first 20-match winner on the ATP World Tour in 2017 on Friday. “Any time you can play on a Sunday in a tournament, it's a good week,” Johnson said. “It's my first final on U.S. soil... It's fun to get a chance to try to win something on home soil.” Johnson will try to win his second career ATP...