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86 Michaił Kukuszkin - 644 87 Alex de Minaur - 639
88 Viktor Troicki - 627
Re: Alex de Minaur
: 17 cze 2018, 10:03
autor: Damian
Watch Live On Sunday: De Minaur, Evans Set Nottingham Final
Spoiler:
Alex de Minaur bids for his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title, while home hope Daniel Evans eyes his first grass-court crown
It is the largest public tennis facility in Great Britain and this week the Nottingham Tennis Centre plays host to one of the most prestigious ATP Challenger Tour events on the calendar.
The Nature Valley Open in Nottingham is the middle event of the three-tournament grass-court swing on the circuit. Last week, Aussie teen Alex de Minaur reached the final in Surbiton and this week the #NextGenATP star is thriving on the surface once again, appearing in his second straight championship match.
The pursuit of a first Challenger title continues for De Minaur, with the 19-year-old bidding for his maiden trophy in what will be his fifth final appearance. But the Aussie will be buoyed by a dominant 8-1 mark on grass this year and is coming off an impressive 6-2, 6-4 victory over Ilya Ivashka in Saturday's semi-finals. De Minaur, who broke into the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings thanks to his run in Surbiton, would also move up to fifth in the ATP Race To Milan with a victory on Sunday.
Opposing the surging teenager will be Great Britain's own Daniel Evans, who considers Nottingham a second home. Having trained for many years at the tennis centre, Evans will turn to the partisan crowd for support on Sunday. The 28-year-old is also in top form entering the title match, posting a 10-1 record on grass including a semi-final run as a qualifier in Surbiton. Appearing in his 10th Challenger final, he is seeking his first crown on home soil since 2009, when he won his maiden title on the island of Jersey.
Watch live on Sunday following the women's doubles final (play starts 11am BST/6am EST)...
Kolejne podejście Alexa do pierwszego tytułu CH dzisiaj.
83 Yuki Bhambri 676 84 Alex de Minaur 669
85 Nikołoz Basilaszwili 667
Re: Alex de Minaur
: 18 cze 2018, 9:08
autor: Damian
CH Nottingham: dziewiczy tytuł CH.
#NextGenATP First-Time Winner: Alex de Minaur
Spoiler:
19-year-old Aussie speaks to ATPWorldTour.com after winning his first ATP Challenger Tour title in Nottingham
Some achievements taste even sweeter when you have to wait for them. Just ask Alex de Minaur.
The 19-year-old Aussie claimed his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title on Sunday on the lawns of Nottingham, overcoming a stern test from home hope Daniel Evans 7-6(4), 7-5. De Minaur enters the winners' circle for the first time after falling in all four of his previous finals.
The teenager is thriving on the grass this year, posting a 9-1 record with a runner-up finish in Surbiton and victory in Nottingham. And De Minaur was not discouraged after succumbing to Jeremy Chardy a week ago in the Surbiton championship, proceeding to drop just one set en route to the title at the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham.
With his sights now set on even more Challenger silverware, the Aussie could draw inspiration from fellow #NextGenATP star Frances Tiafoe, who dropped his first five final appearances on the ATP Challenger Tour before reeling off four consecutive wins.
Now firmly in the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings at a career-high No. 78, De Minaur is also in the hunt to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals in November. He is up one spot to fifth place following his triumph on Sunday.
De Minaur spoke to ATPWorldTour.com following his victory in Nottingham...
Alex, congrats on winning the title. How does it feel to get your first Challenger trophy?
It feels great. It's something that's been a long time brewing. I've made a few finals that haven't gone my way, but I'm happy that I've finally done it.
The crowd was in Dan's corner, but you stayed mentally strong. How did you outlast him today?
I knew that it was going to be the case coming in, but I was just trying to be mentally stable and focus on the positives throughout the whole match. I think that's what really got me the win today.
It was another impressive week for you. What went right for you on the court?
I've been playing some great tennis and feeling confident on the court. The body is feeling great and I'm moving well. In the end, what made the difference is being mentally tough. I had that when I needed it and that's all I can ask for in myself.
What lessons did you take from your four previous final losses that helped you today?
I just try to see the positives throughout the whole match. It's a goal of mine before the match started. Obviously there were stages when I started to get a bit nervous, but I calmed myself down and stayed relaxed and took it point by point.
De Minaur
You go from cracking the Top 100 last week to now lifting your first trophy. Does June feel like a dream month?
It feels amazing. And there's no surface I'd rather do it on. I love the grass and I love this time of year. I couldn't be prouder of myself.
You've reached back-to-back finals on grass. What is it about the surface that complements your game?
I've always loved it, even before I ever hit on the surface. I made my mind up that I was going to love the grass. Something about the low bouncing that suits my game. I like to stay flat on the ball and I really enjoy it.
It's been a great year for you so far. Talk about your experiences competing on the ATP Challenger Tour.
It's something that you go through, to make it to the top. You have to be mentally tough. Each match the other guy wants to beat you. There are no easy matches. You have to be focused throughout and can't let any dip in concentration. I think my attitude and the way I've handled those situations over these two weeks have been great.
Where do you go from here? What's next?
I have a week off, which is very important for my body to recover.
What are your goals for the rest of the year going forward?
At the start of the year, my goal was to finish the year in the Top 100. I've managed to do that, so I now hope to get into the Top 50. I'm going to try to get as high as I can. But at the end of the day, it's all about personal growth and trying to get better each day.
No. 78 Alex de Minaur, +18
The Australian, who began the year at No. 208 in the ATP Rankings is now at a career-high No. 78. Over the past three weeks, the 19-year-old Australian has moved up from No. 105 after two ATP Challenger Tour final appearances in Surbiton and his first crown at the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham (d. Evans). De Minaur is also in the hunt to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals in November at No. 5 in the ATP Race To Milan.
Aussie Alex de Minaur beat unlikely Roland Garros semi-finalist Marco Ceccchinato of Italy 6-4, 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-4 to earn his first win at Wimbledon and only his second at a Grand Slam championship (2017 Australian Open). The 19-year-old Aussie won his first ATP Challenger Tour title last month at the grass-court Nature Valley Open in Nottingham and is in fifth place in the ATP Race To Milan, which will determine seven of the eight players who compete at the Next Gen ATP Finals, to be held 6-10 November in Milan. The winner of an all-Italian qualifying tournament will receive the eighth spot.
De Minaur will next meet Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert, who hit 13 aces and swept German Mischa Zverev 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Zverev won his first ATP World Tour title on Saturday at the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne.
