6/20/2023 0 Comments Winston salem open 2018 playersJoined countryman Lleyton Hewitt as one of two players to win first meeting with tennis greats Rafael Nadal (2014 Wimbledon), Roger Federer (2015 Madrid) and Novak Djokovic (2017 Acapulco). 1 junior that broke into top 50 at age 19 in 2015 and ended 2016 with a career-high ranking of No. CAREER: Winner of six career ATP titles and has reached three other finals. Reached the quarterfinals in doubles in his first appearance in 2019. Fan of South Sydney Rabbitohs and All Blacks rugby teams, as well as Newcastle United F.C.ĭELRAY BEACH: Making second appearance in singles. Enjoys going to the beach, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. He would work in real estate if he wasn’t a tennis player. Idols growing up were Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal. 1-ranked college player in 2017 at Texas Christian University. PERSONAL: Born in South Africa to a Scottish father and Welsh mother, grew up in New Zealand and began representing Great Britain in 2013. In 2021 won first career title at Los Cabos becoming the first British player to win the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells title in the tournament’s 46-year history. Won first clay title at 2022 Lyon and reached first Grand Slam semifinal at 2022 Wimbledon. CAREER: After winning 2022 Delray Beach, cracked the world’s Top 10 to join as the fourth Top 10 Brit since ATP rankings began in 1973. 2021 semifinalist with a win over Frances Tiafoe. Top seed in the 2022 event, he defeated former champion and second seed Reilly Opelka in final 7-6, 7-6. PHOTO: Andrew Patron LEARN MOREĭELRAY BEACH: Making his fifth appearance in Delray Beach, returning as the defending champion. During COVID-19 pandemic, teamed with social media influencer Addison Rae to win a Nintendo Mario Tennis tournament and donate $1 million to No Kid Hungry, which works to end child hunger in the USA. Fan of Manchester United (Premier League) and Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). Enjoys playing FIFA and hanging out with friends. Idols growing up were Juan Martin del Potro and Pete Sampras, who presented him with a cake on his 18th birthday. PERSONAL: Featured in the Netflix series “Break Point.” Has a son, Jordan his father, Guy, is a tennis coach and his mother, Kathy May, was a Top 10 player on the women’s tour. Advanced to 1st Grand Slam QF at 2022 Wimbledon. 4 Rafael Nadal to capture the 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells title. Equaled his biggest win of career over No. 8, and qualified for his first-ever ATP Finals. 1 American who broke into the Top 10 in 2022, reaching a high of No. Photo cred: Andrew Patron LEARN MOREĭELRAY BEACH: Returning to Delray Beach for first time in three years to make his sixth appearance at the tournament. Fan of NBA players Kevin Durant and LeBron James and supports his hometown teams the Washington Football Team, Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals. Tennis Champions Center in College Park, MD., where his father (Frances Sr.) was Head of Maintenance. He began playing at age 3 with his twin brother, Franklin. The 2020 ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year, he is an ambassador for ThanksUSA and USTA’s National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL). PERSONAL: Resides in neighboring Boynton Beach. At 15, won the 2013 Orange Bowl junior title, the youngest champion in tournament history. Two-time participant in ATP Net Gen Finals. Reached 2019 Australian Open QF, becoming the youngest American to reach the final eight a major since Roddick at 2003 Wimbledon. Has reached the US Open round of 16 in consecutive years. CAREER: Outside of Delray, has reached a pair of finals. Won at age 20, making him the youngest American to win an ATP title since 19-year-old Andy Roddick in 2002. DELRAY BEACH: The 2018 champion is making his fifth appearance.
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