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ATP ACES For Charity Presents Grant In Sydney

The ATP ACES For Charity programme presented a $15,000 grant to CSJ leMoNaiD, the Apia International Sydney’s charity of choice, on Thursday. ATP Executive Vice President, International Group, Alison Lee and Sydney's Tournament Director Alistair Macdonald were on hand to present the cheque to Juliette Jones and her family. One of the nine charitable causes nominated by ATP World Tour players, tournaments and alumni, CSJ leMoNaiD was founded by 13-year-old Juliette with a mission to stop Motor Neurone Disease (ALS). The charity’s goal is to raise awareness and create a steady flow of revenue into research for a cure. [ALSO LIKE] Entering its seventh year in 2017, the ATP ACES For Charity program is a global initiative aimed at giving...

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Evans Upsets Thiem In Sydney, Records First Top 10 Win

World No. 67 Daniel Evans recorded the biggest win of his career on Thursday at the Apia International Sydney for a place in his second ATP World Tour semi-final (2014 Zagreb). The 26-year-old Briton notched his first victory over a player in the Top 10 of the Emirates ATP Rankings (1-4 lifetime) after beating No. 8-ranked Dominic Thiem, the top seed, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in two hours and two minutes. "It’s probably my best win," said Evans. "It was a good match. I fought really hard to try and get the win and come out on top. I tried to come forward a bit more in the second set, so I played the first set sort of on his terms....

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Ferrer Put To Moët Test; Thiem's Beach Experience

Ferrer Put To Moët Test; Thiem's Beach Experience

Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. ASB Classic – Auckland, New Zealand David Ferrer visited the Moët & Chandon lounge for a flute pouring competition. Next Gen ATP star Karen Khachanov and Marcus Daniell met up with top New Zealand chef Nic Watt for a helicopter visit to Waiheke Island and some scalloping. Watch Khachanov, Jiri Vesely, Dustin Brown and Diego Schwartzman had fun at the official players’ party. Jack Sock served as the umpire for a Moët & Chandon exhibition, with the winner of the match receiving a Jeroboam signed by the American. Apia International Sydney – Sydney, Australia Dominic Thiem was among those to attend the official players' party in Sydney. The top...

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