Watch Hot Shot as Yuki Bhambri blankets the net on Tuesday before picking off the winner against Gael Monfils at the Citi Open. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Mike Lawrence/Citi Open
Juan Carlos Ferrero was the “perfect fit” to join the team of Alexander Zverev and his father and coach, Alexander Zverev Sr., who together made the decision to bring on Ferrero. The Spaniard and the #NextGenATP Zverev have talked almost daily since Zverev approached him about working together at the Mutua Madrid Open in May. This week at the Citi Open in Washington, DC, is the first time they've worked together in person. Zverev wanted to bring on Ferrero for a few reasons, he said on Wednesday. He remembered the Spaniard being of the hardest workers during his time on the ATP World Tour. Ferrero's bonafide top-level credentials – former World No. 1, four ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles...
Third seed Milos Raonic got his American hard-court campaign off to a flying start at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., winning his opening match 7-6(2), 7-6(6) over Frenchman Nicolas Mahut. “There are a lot of things I need to be happy with,” said Raonic. “I lost a bit of sharpness and discipline in the second set, but I’m glad I was able to get through and keep going in this tournament. It’s good to be back, especially with that memory of having won here [in 2014].” Both men traded holds throughout the first set, but the Canadian raced through the tie-break to take the early advantage. Raonic saved a set point on his serve at 4-5 in the second...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP. Download the app for iPhone, Android and visit MyATP.com Abierto Mexicano de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex– Los Cabos, Mexico Top seeds Tomas Berdych and Sam Querrey launched the tournament with a hit on a boat overlooking the famous Los Cabos arch. “The view here is amazing,” said Querrey. “There aren’t many tournaments with this kind of setting, so it’s nice to be here.” Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez enjoyed a camel ride on the beach at Rancho San Cristobal. Mexico native Santiago Gonzalez helped out during the draw ceremony. Querrey, Gonzalez, Treat Huey, Scott Lipsky and Manuel Sanchez played two holes at the stunning La Quivira golf course. Fernando Verdasco, Albert Ramos-Vinolas,...