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Dellien First Bolivian To Crack Top 100 In 34 Years

  • Posted: Jul 31, 2018

Dellien First Bolivian To Crack Top 100 In 34 Years

Hugo Dellien makes historic ATP Rankings breakthrough

There are achievements that can redefine the sporting landscape in a country. For small, developing nations, a breakthrough can inspire millions and signal a shift in its sporting culture. Hugo Dellien hopes that this is that moment for his native Bolivia.

On Monday, the 25-year-old made a historic Top 100 debut in the ATP Rankings, becoming just the second Bolivian to reach the milestone. Exactly 34 years after Mario Martinez first put the nation on the tennis map, Dellien followed in his countryman’s footsteps.

In that span, nine of the 12 South American countries have had a representative in the Top 100. Add Bolivia to the list. Dellien ascended to a career-high No. 100 after reaching the semi-finals of the ATP Challenger Tour event in Tampere, Finland last week.

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“The truth is that I’m really happy and very emotional,” said Dellien. “I had surgery last year in November and I never expected 2018 to go this well. I played in my first Grand Slam qualifying at Roland Garros, won my first Challenger title and now I am in the Top 100. It’s a dream. It’s the dream of all the players who start playing tennis. I never expected this, but I’m very grateful for everyone who helped me get here.”

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With a population of more than 10 million, Bolivia has a diverse culture rich in cuisine, art, music and dance, with strong influences from its indigenous people. But the nation remains in search of a sporting icon; someone to put the country on the map on a global scale. Now, it has a tennis champion to celebrate.

“In the past year, tennis in Bolivia has grown a lot already,” Dellien added. “It’s been 34 years since we had someone in the Top 100. I hope that the people see this and the game continues to grow in my country.”

The 5’10” Dellien may be diminutive in size, but he packs a powerful punch on the court. In April, he joined Martinez as the only Bolivians to claim an ATP Challenger Tour title with his victory in Sarasota. Two weeks later, he added a second crown in Savannah and has since notched a third on the red clay of Vicenza, Italy. Not only is Dellien the title leader on the Challenger circuit this year, he also owns 30 match wins (second-most on tour).

“It’s been a mental change for me this year, but also I changed my coach and we’ve been working on my backhand. I’m more solid on that side. And I have more confidence hitting my forehand too. Everything is better.”

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Del Potro Chasing Mexican Double In Los Cabos

  • Posted: Jul 31, 2018

Del Potro Chasing Mexican Double In Los Cabos

With an eye on qualifying for London, the Argentine starts his North American hard-court swing

This could be Juan Martin del Potro’s favourite time of the year. The Argentine is back on North American hard courts, the site of his two titles earlier this season (Indian Wells, Acapulco) and his only Grand Slam crown (2009 US Open). He’s basking in warmth from the sun and from his fans this week at the Abierto de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex in Los Cabos.

Del Potro, the top seed at the ATP World Tour 250-level tournament, fell short of March’s Sunshine Double after beating Roger Federer in the BNP Paribas Open title match, his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown. Del Potro lost in the semi-finals of the Miami Open presented by Itau to eventual champion John Isner.

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But the 6’6” right-hander can clinch the Mexican Double this week. Del Potro won the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC in Acapulco (d. Anderson) on 3 March.

“I’m having fantastic days here in Los Cabos. The city is amazing. We are having fun everywhere,” Del Potro said.

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“We decided to come play here because it’s a good tournament for preparation for Toronto, Cincinnati and the US Open… I have a lot of fans here in Mexico. And I also have great moments, winning Acapulco a few months ago. That’s why I like to be in Mexico again. I will try to play good tennis and then enjoy moments with my fans.”

The No. 4 player in the ATP Rankings last competed at Wimbledon, where he fell one round short of matching his best showing at The Championships (2013 SF). Del Potro lost to World No. 1 Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals. Andy Murray remarked on BBC TV that their final set was “one of the best sets I’ve ever seen”.

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I’ve been training hard for these tournaments I’m about to play on hard courts… My body is OK. I’m feeling good with the tennis game also,” Del Potro said.

The 29-year-old will be a top contender at every event the remainder of the year, especially the two upcoming hard-court Masters 1000 tournaments, the Rogers Cup in Toronto and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. At the season’s final Grand Slam tournament, Del Potro will look to improve upon his 2017 semi-final run at the US Open.

“When I feel 100 per cent, I know how dangerous my game is against the other guys. But sometimes you need more than tennis to beat the top guys on tour. I did it in the past and I’m excited to try to repeat it in the future,” Del Potro said.

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He is currently in fourth place in the ATP Race To London, behind Nadal, Federer and Alexander Zverev, who will try to retain his Citi Open title in Washington, D.C., this week. Del Potro has played at the Nitto ATP Finals four times, most recently in 2013 and he reached the semi-finals in 2012.

“I would like to play a great tournament in New York [US Open] then a new goal could be qualify for London, which is, it’s not yet but I’m not that far [from qualifying]. It would be great for me if I could come back in London after many years,” he said.

“Rafa is playing so good, Roger has the potential to fight for the No. 1, of course, and Sascha is the future but he’s the present as well. I’m trying to get close to those guys, but we will see what’s happening at the end of the year.”

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Briton Boulter into last 16 in Washington

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

British number two Katie Boulter reached the last 16 of the Washington Open by knocking out fifth seed Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets.

The 21-year-old saved a solitary break point as she beat the Serb world number 47 6-2 6-0 in 63 minutes.

Boulter, the world number 118, will face Allie Kiick of the United States in the next round on Wednesday.

Russian two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova also progressed, beating American Kristie Ahn 6-2 6-1.

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Sunday Funday: Fritz & Tomic Tackle The Water In Los Cabos

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

Sunday Funday: Fritz & Tomic Tackle The Water In Los Cabos

American & Aussie enjoy time on the water before competition begins

Before play got underway on hard courts at the Abierto Mexicano de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex, #NextGenATP American Taylor Fritz and Aussie Bernard Tomic tried their hands on a different surface — the water.

players journeyed out near the Arch of Cabo San Lucas to test their skills at various water-based activities in the crystal-blue Mexican waters. Fritz, who attempted wake-surfing, added more to his blooper reel than his highlight reel.

“It was really tough. I need to just stick to tennis,” Fritz said. “I tried a lot and it’s pretty upsetting to me that I wasn’t able to do it.”

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And he was not the only one who noticed. Tomic, who stuck to his jet ski, joked, “He didn’t do a really good job at it. He kind of messed up at everything”.

But that didn’t stop the pair from having a great time before refocusing on their tennis.

“It was fun going out there,” Fritz said. “I didn’t hurt myself like the last time I jet-skied, so I’m happy about that. It’s all good.”

Tomic has competed in Los Cabos on just one previous occasion, losing his opening match in 2016 as the No. 2 seed. But he is already off to a good start in Mexico before beginning his tournament against Egor Gerasimov.

“It was unbelievable, amazing,” Tomic said. “It’s so good to see stuff like that. Kind of saw it a couple years back when I was here as well, but to see it for a second time, it was amazing, really cool.”

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And while Fritz had his fair share of struggles on the water, he is excited for the week to come on land. A year ago, the American debuted in Los Cabos, reaching the quater-finals before falling against eventual finalist Thanasi Kokkinakis, whom he plays Monday evening in the first round.

“I’m just really hoping to have a good week,” Fritz said. “I play really well here and I like being here. Obviously first round’s not easy, Thanasi making the finals last year. He beat me here last year, but I’m looking to get him back.”

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Basilashvili Makes Top 40 Debut, Mover Of The Week

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

Basilashvili Makes Top 40 Debut, Mover Of The Week

ATPWorldTour.com looks at the top Movers of the Week in the ATP Rankings, as of Monday, 30 July 2018

No. 35 (Career High) Nikoloz Basilashvili, +46
The Georgian became the first player from his country to win an ATP World Tour title after beating two-time titlist Leonardo Mayer in the German Tennis Championships 2018 presented by Kampmann championship match. The 26-year-old is also the first Georgian to crack the Top 40 of the ATP Rankings, rising 46 spots to surpass former World No. 42 Irakli Labadze’s record set in July 2004. Bailashvili failed to win a set in his first two tour-level championship-match appearances, falling to Paolo Lorenzi (Kitzbuhel 2016) and Ryan Harrison (Memphis 2017). Read More & Watch Highlights

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No. 53 (Career High) Nicolas Jarry, +16
The 22-year-old stunned top seed Dominic Thiem en route to the German Tennis Championships 2018 presented by Kampmann semi-finals. After improving his strong clay-court record to 16-10 this season, Jarry soars 16 places to a career-high No. 53 in the ATP Rankings. The Chilean reached his first tour-level final at the Brasil Open in February (l. to Fognini).

No. 54 (Career High) Matteo Berrettini, +30
Having entered the J. Safra Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad without a tour-level quarter-final appearance to his name, Berrettini stunned the field in Switzerland to lift his maiden ATP World Tour title. The 22-year-old defeated three seeded players in five rounds to emerge victorious, including second seed Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. The Italian held all 49 service games he played throughout the tournament and jumps 30 positions to a career-high No. 54 in the ATP Rankings. Read More & Watch Highlights

No. 82 (Career High) Jozef Kovalik, +31
The 25-year-old qualifier won five matches at the German Tennis Championships 2018 presented by Kampmann before a final-set tie-break loss to defending champion Mayer. Kovalik defeated fourth seed Damir Dzumhur in the first round and also swept aside 17-year-old Rudolf Molleker in straight sets. The Bratislava native, who also reached the Diema Xtra Sofia Open semi-finals from qualifying in February, moves 31 places up to a career-high No. 82 in the ATP Rankings.

Other Notable Top 100 Movers This Week
No. 50 Matthew Ebden, +5
No. 81 Taro Daniel, +7
No. 90 Laslo Djere, +11
No. 91 Marcos Baghdatis, +4
No. 96 Jurgen Zopp, +11
No. 100 (Career High) Hugo Dellien, +6

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#NextGenATP First-Time Winner: Jay Clarke

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

#NextGenATP First-Time Winner: Jay Clarke

20-year-old Brit reflects on winning his first ATP Challenger Tour title in Binghamton

This week, the ATP Challenger Tour event in Binghamton, New York, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Needless to say, it was a memorable tournament for all involved. A total of 20 singles matches were completed on Thursday after torrential rain showers washed out play for two straight days. But when the skies cleared, fans were treated to a world-class display.

On Sunday, Jay Clarke defeated Jordan Thompson 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-4 for his maiden title, capturing a dramatic, high-quality two-hour and 56-minute marathon final. Thompson was two points from the championship – both on his racquet – at 5/4 in the second set tie-break, but Clarke escaped in thrilling fashion. He would eventually secure the title on his third match point, in what was the longest Challenger final since 2016.

Clarke, who turned 20 during the week, is Great Britain’s #NextGenATP hopeful. The Derby native is up to a career-high No. 175 in the ATP Rankings with the victory, rising 50 spots. He joins Kyle Edmund and Cameron Norrie, who ironically also recently triumphed in Binghamton (Edmund in 2015 and Norrie in 2017), as Brits in the Top 200. Andy Murray also lifted the trophy in 2005.

Clarke spoke to broadcaster Mike Cation following his breakthrough victory…

Jay, this was a bizarre week with all the rain delays, but this has to feel incredibly special for you right now.
It feels great. I came here after being away from hard courts for a while and I beat great players throughout the whole week. I did well in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, so I didn’t have much preparation on hard. The fact that I could string five wins together in tough conditions makes me really happy.

Andy Murray won this tournament in 2005, Kyle Edmund a few years ago and Cameron Norrie last year. What is it about being able to translate the opportunities in the grass season to Binghamton?
I think British players are quite lucky to have the opportunities on the grass, and I know Cam and I played main draw Wimbledon and Eastbourne leading into Binghamton. You’re playing top-level players. I lost to Ernests Gulbis in a tight five-setter, so I had the feeling that I was playing really well. When you play those guys and then you come here, it gives you some confidence.

The two guys you played in the semis and final – Granollers and Thompson – are Top 100 guys. Your win against Granollers was complete, top to bottom. How did you process that coming into today’s final?
Well, I was completely focused on the match today. I came back from a set down on my birthday earlier in the week, so the fact that I bounced back and stayed level-headed is just my personality. 

I just focused on holding my serve and yesterday I think I played the big points really well. That’s what tennis is. Today, I had opportunities in the first set tie-break and didn’t take them. But I was lucky today and able to find some of my best tennis when it counted.

You’re saying ‘lucky’, but that was all skill and talent today.
Obviously the first time you do something, you have to have a bit of luck on your side. When I played Marcos Giron in the second round, I got a net cord to get a double break. In that game, the wind picked up and it could have been very different. I managed to make it scrappy and I enjoyed playing that tennis. A lot of things went my way this week.

It’s always tough when you play a solid set and lose it, like you did today in the first. And then to have your back against the wall in the second set tie-break. How did you bounce back mentally?
You always try to see the bigger picture in the moment. Before this week I was outside the Top 200 and now I’m taking this guy, who is No. 96 in the world, to 6-all with a set point in the first. I was creating these chances against guys who are much higher ranked than me. I think he’s won five or six titles before, so it helps a lot knowing that you’re not going to take every chance you get. You’re going to miss. Going into the match, it’s important to know that. 

You’re not entitled to anything. When he hit a backhand down-the-line winner, I was just thinking that it’s too good. It would have been easy for me to drop my head and think crazy stuff at the start of the second, but I’m really happy with how I managed these situations all week.

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I can already see a difference in what you’re doing from the clay season. It seems like you’re running around the backhand less and trusting that side more. Is that accurate?
I can’t give away too much [laughs]. On clay you obviously have more time to run around, but the guys are going to find the backhand eventually in faster conditions like this. You have to back yourself. Few guys have a weakness when you get to the quarter-finals. They might have sides they favour more, but few weaknesses at that stage. You have to break them down until they miss. They’re not going to give much.

I’m just working on believing in my game more. With the matches on the grass, you can’t really run around the backhand so you have to believe more in that wing. I’d say I’m pretty solid from both sides and my technique is pretty clean. There’s not much that can go wrong with my game, so I think that helps a lot.

Today I noticed that you create a lot of depth from a defensive position. It impressed me most and it didn’t allow Thompson to come forward too much and attack.
The stuff you named is actually the stuff I’m working on, so I’m glad you’re picking up on it [laughs]. Against the top guys, if you give them one chance they are going to come in. I knew it was important to hit the ball deep today and keep him back, because he’s a very good player when he’s inside the court. Not staying defensive for too long was key. Not just today, but the whole week. 

You have to be 50-50 here. On the clay, I can sit back and let them attack me 60-70 per cent of the time, because I’m quite happy moving. On the hard courts, you drop back once or twice and the ball is past you. You have to try to turn the points early in the rallies and that’s what I’ve been doing.

You had your birthday here this week, but you didn’t get to properly celebrate. You also have to get to Lexington now. How do you celebrate your birthday and your first trophy?
My brother is coming out in a couple weeks, so maybe we’ll do something then. It’s a good problem to have. I’ve enjoyed this week and I never usually do something for my birthday anyway. I’m always on the road traveling. I’m just enjoying this.

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Brothers In Arms: Griekspoors Claim Historic Title Double

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

Brothers In Arms: Griekspoors Claim Historic Title Double

Revisit the week that was on the ATP Challenger Tour as we applaud the achievements of those on the rise and look ahead to who’s in action in the week to come

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Aamulehti Tampere Open (Tampere, Finland): It has been decades since the likes of Richard Krajicek, Paul Haarhuis and Jacco Eltingh ruled tennis in The Netherlands. But now, the European nation is on the rise once again. On Sunday, 22-year-old Tallon Griekspoor notched his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title in Tampere, dropping just one set en route to the crown.

Griekspoor, who defeated third seed Juan Ignacio Londero 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in the final, continues a dominant trend for Dutch tennis on the Challenger circuit. In June, older brother Scott Griekspoor claimed his first title in Blois, France, and two weeks ago Thiemo de Bakker triumphed on home soil in Scheveningen.

Scott and Tallon claimed a slice of Challenger history with their titles, becoming just the fourth pair of brothers to triumph in a single season since 2000. Most recently, Jurgen Melzer and Gerald Melzer each won two titles last year.

Tallon’s title was extra special considering it was his first tournament since Roland Garros qualifying, having struggled with shoulder and leg injuries. He had not won a match at any level since April. Now the second-highest ranked Dutchman, the Haarlem native is up 42 spots to a career-high No. 181 in the ATP Rankings.

“I had injuries and other health problems after French Open qualies,” said Griekspoor. “I didn’t know what to expect, but I served well the whole tournament. Londero is a fighter, he gives 100 per cent in every point. He is a very difficult and strong opponent. After I won the first set he had the momemtum at the end of the second set and beginning of the third. I managed to break his serve at 3-3 and maybe I was mentally stronger than he was at the end of the match. I’m just really happy about my first Challenger title here in Tampere.”

Brothers To Win Challenger Titles In The Same Season (since 2000)

Brothers Year
Tallon Griekspoor & Scott Griekspoor 2018
Jurgen Melzer & Gerald Melzer 2017
Olivier Rochus & Christophe Rochus 2005
Giovanni Lapentti & Nicolas Lapentti 2004

Challenger Banque Nationale de Granby (Granby, Canada): One month ago, Peter Polansky was on the brink of breaking into the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings, rising to a career-high No. 110 at the age of 30. Looks like it won’t be long before the Canadian reaches the milestone. 

Polansky clinched his third ATP Challenger Tour title at the $100,000 event in Granby, prevailing on home soil in front of a packed crowd on Sunday. Runner-up in 2017, the Toronto native went one step further this week, dropping one set en route to the title. 

After falling to France’s Ugo Humbert in a three tie-break, three-hour marathon in the Gatineau quarter-finals a week ago, Polansky got his revenge on Sunday. He would defeat Humbert 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 for the title, saving eight of 10 break points faced.

“I’m very happy to be leaving here with the title this year,” said Polansky. “I tip my hat to the work that Ugo has accomplished in the past two weeks. He’s a player with a lot of potential and he’s also a great guy. The tournament in Granby is special to me. I really appreciated the support from fans all week.”

Polansky
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Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger (Binghamton, U.S.A.): This week, the $75,000 event in Binghamton, New York, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Needless to say, it was a memorable tournament for all involved. A total of 20 singles matches were completed on Thursday after torrential rain showers washed out play for two straight days.

But when the skies cleared, fans were treated to a world-class display. On Sunday, Jay Clarke defeated Jordan Thompson 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-4 for his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title, capturing a dramatic, high-quality two-hour and 56-minute marathon. Thompson was two points from the championship – both on his racquet – at 5/4 in the second set tie-break, but Clarke escaped in thrilling fashion. He would eventually secure the title on his third match point, in what was the longest Challenger final since 2016.

Clarke, who turned 20 during the week, is Great Britain’s #NextGenATP hopeful. The Derby native is up to a career-high No. 175 in the ATP Rankings with the victory, rising 50 spots. He joins Kyle Edmund and Cameron Norrie, who ironically also recently triumphed in Binghamton (Edmund in 2015 and Norrie in 2017), as Brits in the Top 200. Andy Murray also lifted the trophy in 2005.

Internationali Di Tennis Country 2001 (Padova, Italy): At the age of 29 years and two months, Sergio Gutierrez-Ferrol became the oldest first-time winner on the ATP Challenger Tour since 2016. The Spanish veteran had never reached a Challenger semi-final entering the month, but after finishing runner-up in San Benedetto, Italy, he would take the title in Padova.

After ascending to No. 173 in the ATP Rankings six years ago, Gutierrez-Ferrol has vaulted to a new career-high of No. 158 with the title. He is the seventh different Spaniard to prevail on the ATP Challenger Tour this year, joining fellow veterans Marcel Granollers, Pablo Andujar, Tommy Robredo and Adrian Menendez-Maceiras, and #NextGenATP stars Jaume Munar and Pedro Martinez.

Advantage Cars Prague Open (Prague, Czech Republic): Lukas Rosol battled to the title on home soil in Prague, earning his ninth Challenger crown and first since 2014. It is his third victory in his home capital, adding to titles won in 2011 and ’14. The Czech rallied from a set down in three straight matches, culminating with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Aleksandr Nedovyesov on Sunday.

A LOOK AHEAD
The inaugural Sopot Open in Poland is joined by a $125,000 event in Chengdu, China, the 33rd edition of the Open Castilla y Leon in Segovia, Spain, and tournaments in Lexington, U.S.A. and Liberec, Czech Republic.

Former doubles star Mariusz Fyrstenberg is the tournament director in Sopot, with Top 100 debutant Hugo Dellien the top seed. Meanwhile, Henri Laaksonen leads the field on the hard courts of Chengdu, while the Griekspoor brothers join Granby finalist Humbert in Segovia.

In Lexington, Clarke looks to go back-to-back, with fellow #NextGenATP stars Marc Polmans, Max Purcell and Lloyd Harris also seeded. On the clay of Liberec, top seed Pedro Sousa is the defending champion.

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Nadal: Zverev, Shapo Are The Vanguard

  • Posted: Jul 30, 2018

Nadal: Zverev, Shapo Are The Vanguard

World No. 1 also has high hopes for #NextGenATP Munar

It’s inevitable: the time will come for a generational change, one that will likely give the top of the ATP World Tour a major facelift. Even the sublime likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ageless wonders and winners of a combined 37 Grand Slam titles, will have to call it a career at some point. And with a new crop of stars quickly coming into their own, there will be no shortage of players in which to pass the torch.

Nadal has one eye on the fresh wave of talent emerging on the tour, and another on helping to cultivate that talent. In addition to founding the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, a centre designed to train and educate promising talent, the Spaniard is hosting the Rafa Nadal Open Banc Sabadell, a newly created tournament on the ATP Challenger Tour, from 26 August to 2 September in Mallorca, Spain.

While they’re already current regulars on the ATP World Tour these days, Nadal feels 21-year-old Alexander Zverev and 19-year-old Denis Shapovalov are the most likely of the strong bunch to lead the charge to the top in coming years and the forces to push a changing of the guard.

“The young guys are coming: Zverev, Shapovalov … I’m not going to name them all, but there are many out there right now who I think are particularly special, and they are obviously going to replace us,” said Nadal, who is preparing for the North American hard-court swing by training on the surface in Mallorca. “It’s either because they are going to just be better than us in a short time or because logic dictates that age will eventually catch up to us.

“Our era was particularly exceptional, when a series of players dominated the tour for years, at the highest level of tennis, at the biggest tournaments.”

In addition to his 17 Grand Slam titles, the 32-year-old holds the record for the most ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crowns with 32.

Nadal also believes that the Next Gen ATP Finals, to be held 6-10 November in Milan, has added extra motivation for the sport’s emerging talent and a platform to showcase how fierce the competition is among tennis’ rising stars. Nadal takes particular interest in the career of Jaume Munar. The 21-year-old trains at Nadal’s academy and is currently eighth in the ATP Race To Milan. The top seven will automatically qualify for the 21-and-under event.

“[Munar] has made major strides in recent months and for us at the academy, it is with great satisfaction to see that we are able to help an up-and-coming Spanish player,” Nadal said.

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