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De Minaur’s Note To Self: ‘Have The Memory Of A Goldfish!’

“To not dwell on the past, to live in the present and have the memory of a goldfish!” You will not find Alex de Minaur ruing the day. The 24-year-old revealed the importance of having a positive, forward-thinking mindset in the latest edition of ATP Uncovered’s ‘Note to Self’ series. “You

Eubanks Meets Former NFL MVP Cam Newton In Atlanta

The celebrity recognition continues to pour in for rapidly rising American Christopher Eubanks. After the 27-year-old won his first-round match at the Atlanta Open on Tuesday, he met with 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton. The quarterback enjoyed the recent Wimbledon quarter-finalist’s victory. “That was cool, that was cool. I

The Tour: Wu Yibing Reveals Surprise Cheat Meal

Wu Yibing’s rapid rise has been one of the notable stories on the ATP Tour in the past year. In a span of 13 months, the Chinese star climbed from No. 1,738 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings to a career-high No. 54 in April. The 23-year-old’s journey has been filled

Melo Plays 1,000th Match: ‘It Is Huge For Me’

Marcelo Melo celebrated a milestone in style on Monday when he partnered John Peers into the second round of the Atlanta Open. The victory over Luis David Martinez and Reese Stalder marked the Brazilian’s 1,000th tour-level match. Melo now owns a 608-392 record. “It means a lot. I think it means I’ve

Cilic On Comeback: ‘It Feels Fantastic’

Marin Cilic is excited for his return to action this week at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, his first tournament since suffering a right knee injury in the first week of the season. “It feels fantastic. Really positive feelings after more than six months of being away from the

The Rapid Rise Of Alex Michelsen

Alex Michelsen does not remember exactly when he started playing tennis, but it was at a very young age. His parents, Erik and Sondra, both played college tennis, so it was natural for him to take up the sport. There are two childhood memories that stick in the 18-year-old American’s mind.

Federer Does This When He Sees Duckworth…

Australian James Duckworth is competing this week at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport, where he will play #NextGenATP American Alex Michelsen for a place in the quarter-finals. ATPTour.com caught up with the 31-year-old to learn about the Australian off the court and find out what Roger Federer does

Diallo: ‘I Believe That I Have The Potential’

Gabriel Diallo remembers when he began to miss more school to practise tennis and compete in tournaments aged 10. His parents sat him down to explain why he was in a different situation than his friends and classmates. “They asked me how I felt about it. I thought about it, and

Jungleland: Diaz Acosta Survives, Thrives On Challenger Tour

Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta has an interesting take on the ATP Challenger Tour. “It's like a jungle!” Diaz Acosta told ATPTour.com. “The Challenger Tour is so, so tough. Everyone can beat everyone. Maybe one week you do good, the next week you lose first round. Maybe [a player ranked] 200 can

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