Name the scenario, and Jack Sock probably used it to attack the net during his opening match at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. He came forward on booming first serves and bouncy second offerings, after heavy forehands and skidding returns. The eighth-seeded American sprinted to the centre 21 times, winning 15 of those attempts, or more than 70 per cent, against the big-serving Marius Copil of Romania, who came forward only 12 times. The aggressive style of play has gained new emphasis for Sock, who recently changed coaches. After working with Troy Hahn for three successful years, the 24 year old now works with Jay Berger, formerly the head of men's tennis for USTA Player Development. Berger, who stepped...
Watch Wednesday highlights of the Citi Open 2017, featuring Milos Raonic, Alexander Zverev and Yuki Bhambri. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Mike Lawrence/Citi Open
American Tennys Sandgren talks about advancing at Nick Kyrgios's expense, after the Aussie retired mid-match with a shoulder injury at the Citi Open on Wednesday. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
India's Yuki Bhambri reflects on one of his biggest wins after dethroning defending Citi Open champion Gael Monfils in the second round on Wednesday. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Fifth seed Alexander Zverev came out on top in a marathon match against Jordan Thompson on Wednesday at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., thwarting the Aussie’s upset bid by prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) to reach the third round. “I tried to stay calm, stay composed and just focus on me,” said Zverev. “He’s obviously playing very well now. He just played a Challenger final. He's had a lot of matches on the hard courts already and I haven't played on hard courts since [this past March in] Miami, so I'm happy to be through and get that win.” Zverev, who recently added former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team, will take on Tennys Sandgren in the...