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By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 14. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 170 DOB: May 17, 1997 In: Voorhees, NJ Tennis Inspirations: Andy Roddick – straight up, favorite player. First Tennis Memory: Probably at the Athletic Club Courtside in Greenshoro, NC where I grew up, I saw all the old people out there playing doubles. I was like, all right, […] Continue to read full article...
AO · ATP · National Bank Open · New Balance · Tommy Paul · USA · Wilson
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP ranked 42. Winner of ATP singles title at 2019 New York Open. Ht: 6-11 Wt: 210 DOB: August 28, 1997 In: St. Joseph, Michigan First Tennis Memory: When we moved to Florida (age 4). Probably seeing some kids playing. Tom Gullikson kind of introduced tennis to me really seriously. Every […] Continue to read full article...
Dallas Open · Fila · Reilly Opelka · Wilson
Feb/18
5
Corentin Moutet wins first ATP match in Quito
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By Scoop Malinowski Corentin Moutet won his first ATP main tour match today by defeating veteran Adrian Menendez Maceiras 64 67 63 at the Quito Open. The 18-year-old French wildcard, ranked 150 in the world, dazzled with his unique style of play which features a booming forehand, variety on the backhand, frequent serve and […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Corentin Moutet · France · Nike · Quito Open · Wilson
Jan/18
30
Biofile: Sebastian Korda Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: 2018 Australian Open junior boys champion. ATP ranking is 842.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 183
DOB: July 5, 2000 In: Bradenton, FL
First Tennis Memory: "I actually hit my first tennis ball on these courts when I was three or four. With my dad. (Note: Interview was conducted at El Conquistador Tennis Club in Bradenton, FL site of the 2017 Sarasota Open ATP Challenger.)
Tennis Inspirations: "My dad (Petr) always inspired me. I always loved watching Nadal. He always inspires me."
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Australian Open · Korda · Nike · Petr Korda · Sebastian Korda · Sebi Korda · Wilson
Feb/16
17
Biofile: Juan Martin Del Potro Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski
Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 172 pounds.
DOB: September 23, 1988 in Tandil, Argentina.
Tennis Inspirations: "When I was younger it was Federer. Hewitt. Hewitt is the best [smiles]. This year again I'm trying to get back to my place in the rankings and trying to play some beautiful tennis again."
Favorite TV Shows: "No. Soccer matches — Boca Juniors in Argentina."
Musical Tastes: "Coldplay, U2, Aerosmith."
First Car: "Volkswagen Polo (green)." Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Delpo · Juan Martin Del Potro · Nike · Wilson
Jun/14
16
Biofile: The Grigor Dimitrov Interview
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(Note: I did this Biofile with the newly crowned Queens Club champion Grigor Dimitrov back when he was just eighteen, moments after his 2009 US Open first round qualifying win over Tobias Kamke 64 64.)
First Tennis Memory: "First tennis memory...okay, I was holding my small racquet and I was on the wall. This is what I just remember. Hitting the ball. And actually that's all I remember for my first memory [smiles]. I was three."
Tennis Inspirations: "I have a lot actually. You know I like Roger Federer, for sure, the best. Marat Safin also when I was a kid. I really loved Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi. All these players were unbelievable for me. And I just try to do something like that." Continue to read full article...
Bulgaria · G-Force · Grigor Dimitrov · Lacoste · Super G · Wilson
