Lloyd Harris

[Lucas]

USO21 R4:

34 Nikoloz Basilashvili 1578
35 Lloyd Harris 1578
36 Dušan Lajović 1565

[Damian]

[Damian]

Harris Earns Opelka Revenge At US Open

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The South African next faces fourth seed Zverev
South Africa’s Lloyd Harris gained revenge over Reilly Opelka Monday at the US Open as he continued his strong run at Flushing Meadows, overcoming the 22nd seed 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 to reach his maiden major quarter-final.

The 24-year-old, who was competing in the fourth round at a Slam for the first time, fell to Opelka in a final-set tie-break in the third round in Toronto. The big-serving American went on to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final.

However, Harris fired 62 winners and won seven straight games as he rallied in New York, securing his victory after two hours and 31 minutes to level their ATP Head2Head Series at 1-1. The World No. 46 will face fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the last eight after the German moved past #NextGenATP Italian Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(7).

“I thought I played a really good first set, returning well,” Harris said in his on-court interview. “Throughout the match I served really well and after that first set not going my way, I stayed confident and what an unbelievable feeling this is. The support has been amazing.”

Harris, who is making his fourth main draw appearance at Flushing Meadows, upset Russia’s Karen Khachanov and earned his third Top 10 win of the season against World No. 10 Denis Shapovalov en route to the last 16.

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Earlier this season, the South African enjoyed a run to the third round at the Australian Open, before reaching his second tour-level final in Dubai, where he shocked Dominic Thiem in the second round.

“It was difficult because he played a superb tie-break in the first set,” Harris added. “I had to keep my head up as I knew I was playing well and at least I managed to turn it around. I tried to make as many returns as possible, which is not easy when the serves are coming at 135 mph. I just had to mix up my return position and it seemed like it paid off.”

In a tight first set, in which both players were dominant on serve, Opelka raised his level in the big points with his powerful groundstrokes. The American fended off 86 per cent (6/7) of break points that he faced in the opener and saved a set point at 5/6 in the first-set tie-break, before capturing it with a heavy forehand.

Harris continued to stick with Opelka in the second set though as he fired 11 aces and found his rhythm on his groundstrokes, committing just seven unforced errors to level. Fuelled by momentum, the 24-year-old continued to get a grasp of Opelka’s serve as he moved close to the baseline on return to cut off the angles, breaking twice to race 5-0 ahead.

After holding serve to seal the set, Harris continued to come out on top in the lengthy exchanges in the fourth set. The South African won 100 per cent (14/14) of his first-serve points in the set to advance.

Opelka, who recorded the biggest win of his career by FedEx ATP Ranking against World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals in Toronto, was also making his first fourth-round appearance at a major. The American did not drop a set en route to the last 16, overcoming Soonwoo Kwon, Lorenzo Musetti and Nikoloz Basilashvili.

By joining countrymen Jenson Brooksby and Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, it was the first time three American men had reached this stage at a major since the US Open in 2011.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/opelka- ... 021-monday

[Damian]

The Nomadic Life With... Lloyd Harris

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Learn about the South African's life off the court
Lloyd Harris is into the quarter-finals of a major for the first time after beating American Reilly Opelka 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to reach the last eight at the US Open. Harris is the second South African man since Wayne Ferreira in 1992 to make the US Open quarter-finals.

The 24-year-old recently spoke to ATPTour.com about life on Tour, his love for flying and more.

What are two things you can’t leave home without?
One would have to be my cell phone or my computer, either of those. I would need one of them to entertain me with Netflix. The other would be my golf glove because wherever I go I need to find a golf course to play golf. I can’t travel around with my clubs as that would be next level.

What is something you have forgotten on a trip that has caused an issue?
We recently forgot two of my laundry bags with all my tennis kit. One clean bag and one dirty bag of laundry, so we were pretty worried I wasn’t going to have clothes for the next tournament. Luckily we managed to get it sent to us, but that could be pretty disastrous to rock up to a tournament without any tennis clothes. That was in Cincinnati.

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Do you enjoy the travelling or is it something you just have to do as it is part of your job?
For the most part, I have really enjoyed travelling. I enjoy the flying aspect. I think the long hours at the airports can be challenging, especially when you are travelling more locally. But I feel when you are travelling internationally, it is a little easier as you get the lounge access. Recently with Covid, it has been a little bit harder with all the paperwork and the PCR tests, it has made it more draining.

I like the experience of rocking up early for the flight and having breakfast and a coffee and then get ready for the journey ahead. I have some time on the flight to watch Netflix.

Jet lag is tough, but it depends which way I go. When I come to America, it is very easy for me. It is actually a good thing as I am always up at 7 a.m. But when I am in Asia, I can’t go to sleep and can’t wake up in the morning. Normally it hits me on days three and four.

Have you gone to a tournament because you want to visit a particular city?
It is nice to visit and see new places. It is quite refreshing. I have not played that many years on the Tour, so it is not like I have played all the events. Some of the events are new for me, so I enjoy going to them. I also like going to events where I have played well and enjoy the conditions and have done well in the past.

Is there a tournament you have been to where you have gone to see a particular sight?
I remember we had a tour guide a few years ago in Washington D.C. take us to see the White House, which was pretty cool. When you are in Paris, you go for some pictures of the Eiffel Tower. I wouldn’t say there was something specifically that sticks out, but we visit so many cool cities on the Tour, I think I have seen a lot of the main things. I am not particularly huge on spending the whole day out as tennis tires you out enough.

Outside of tennis, is there a particular vacation spot you love?
I used to really like going to Dubai, but now I moved there so I can’t call it a vacation spot anymore. My girlfriend and I had an unbelievable trip to Bali two years ago and we visited some islands, which were just spectacular. The Philippines is also high up on my list. I had some friends go there. Hopefully I can ask them for some tips! It is a little bit of a hidden gem. I have seen some unbelievable pictures and videos from there.


Do you have any crazy stories from your travels?
I think one of the craziest journeys I have done is when I was still playing juniors in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. We had a 16-hour flight from Johannesburg to New York. Then I had a long layover there, and a six-hour flight to Mexico City. It was a 40-hour journey overall. It becomes quite a journey being from South Africa.

How do you take care of your body in those situations?
It is not always easy. I feel like if I am going to big events, I have to take a lot more care. But if it is for a holiday you can get away with being a little more stiff and tired as long as you are not causing damage. You have a lot of time lying next to the beach. When I go to big events, I try to fly more comfortably.

How do you make yourself comfortable in hotel rooms when travelling on the road?
A lot of places you spend five, maybe six days, which is not much. There is not much of a home aspect in that regard. I think the thing that makes you feel the most at home is unpacking and getting into a little routine. [Maybe you] wake up and have a specific coffee, stock the fridge with something for that week, maybe a chocolate log or sparkling water.

I used to travel with a full coffee machine. Especially at tournaments in Asia where coffee wasn’t as accessible, I had this huge espresso machine. It was kind of hilarious. Then we went over to the Minipresso, which is smaller and portable. But these days, it is easy to get coffee, so it is not necessary thankfully.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/harris- ... ember-2021

[Barty]

[Barty]

[Barty]

[DUN I LOVE]

31. w żywym rankingu. Top-30 do końca roku na luzie.

[Damian]

[Damian]

[Kamileki]

USO21 QF:

30 David Goffin 1766
31 Lloyd Harris 1758
32 Fabio Fognini 1744

[Damian]

[Kamileki]

USO21: pierwszy wielkoszlemowy ćwierćfinał.


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Lloyd Harris d. [22] Reilly Opelka 6‑7(6) 6‑4 6‑1 6‑3

[Damian]

[Barty]

[DUN I LOVE]

Szokujące info podał Lechu dzisiaj, że Lloyd podobno 10 ITF-ów z rzędu wygrał swego czasu, zakotwiczając w Egipcie. Bardzo fajna historia nieustępliwości i walki o swoje marzenia.

[Damian]

[Damian]

13.09.2021 r.

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 31

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