New York City is the theatre capital of the world, so it’s a fitting location for some of the most dramatic moments in Dominic Thiem's career during the US Open. From devastating losses to milestone moments, ATPTour.com looks at the Austrian’s memorable highlights in New York ahead of his championship match
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Hanfmann Outlasts Djere To Reach Kitzbühel Final
Hanfmann Outlasts Djere To Reach Kitzbühel Final Yannick Hanfmann advanced to his first ATP Tour final in three years on Saturday, beating Laslo Djere 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) at the Generali Open in Kitzbühel. The 28-year-old held two match points at 5-4 in the third set, before eventually converting his third match
Sampras On Maiden US Open Title: ‘It Was A Little Too Soon’
Pete Sampras captivated tennis fans worldwide when he captured his maiden Grand Slam title at the 1990 US Open. At age 19, the big-serving American became the youngest men’s singles champion in tournament history, a record which still holds today, and found himself thrust into the spotlight. Although Sampras appeared to
Steady As He Goes: Carreno Busta Survives In Five Against Shapovalov
Despite 76 winners and relentless fighting spirit from No. 12 seed Denis Shapovalov, Pablo Carreno Busta remained unflappable in their US Open quarter-final on Tuesday. The No. 20 seed was largely stoic throughout their four-hour, nine-minute showdown inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Tirelessly retrieving balls and blocking back the onslaught of Shapovalov’s
Which Doubles Player Has The World’s Best Backhand Volley?
In the ATP's 'Ultimate Doubles Player' series, the world's best doubles players enjoyed plenty of debate around who has the best backhand volley. Two of the players who emerged in those discussions were 124-time tour-level titlist Mike Bryan, who recently retired, and Jean-Julien Rojer. Rojer and Horia Tecau are into the
