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Jan 11, 2025 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Player Features
Superstitions & success, #NextGenATP Debru on similar path of former Top 10 countryman
The two-time ATP Challenger Tour champion trains at the Piatti Tennis Center
Gabriel Debru, 19, is No. 254 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
Richard Gasquet's well-known superstition involves requesting the same tennis ball with which he has just won a point. The Frenchman will not lose sight of that prized ball, often flagging down ballkids and kindly asking for its return.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Best of 2024
Arevalo/Pavic star in Best of 2024 doubles review
Mektic/Koolhof, Krawietz/Puetz, Heliovaara/Patten also feature
Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in action at the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals.
To mark the end of another thrilling season, ATPTour.com is unveiling our annual 'Best Of' series, which will reflect on the most intriguing rivalries, matches, comebacks, upsets and more. Today we highlight five standout doubles teams from this season.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Challenger
Bellucci: ‘Learning is not a straight line’
Italian discusses 2024 season
Mattia Bellucci in action at the Olbia Challenger, where he reached the final.
Mattia Bellucci lights up the court with infectious energy and a fierce competitive drive. The 23-year-old lefty plays with bold intensity, swings for the fences and shows a range of emotions.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Challenger
How American Boyer has an Argentine flair
The 23-year-old won three Challenger clay-court titles this season
Tristan Boyer is the second American in ATP Challenger Tour history to record 44 match wins in a season.
A late-season swing on South American clay courts is not where you typically find an American competing on the ATP Challenger Tour.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Player Features
Journey To Jeddah: Shang soaking in spotlight
Chinese star set to compete at Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF
Learn more about #NextGenATP lefty Shang Juncheng.
Shang Juncheng is a teenage sensation — a “compound of menace and energy” according to analyst Robbie Koenig — who overwhelms opponents with relentless force.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Player Features
Antiques & coffee connoisseur Quinn collects first Challenger Tour title
Learn about the 20-year-old's off-court hobbies
Ethan Quinn is at a career-high No. 204 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
Ethan Quinn has thoroughly enjoyed his first full season as a professional, whether it was winning his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title in his final tournament of the year or indulging in two off-court passions: visiting coffee shops and antique stores.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Next Gen Influences
My Influences: What is it like to hit with Alcaraz & Sinner? Van Assche reveals all
Frenchman talks about idols
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of the net to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? According to Luca Van Assche, the pace of the ball, the explosive movement and clean timing make it one of sports biggest tests.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Nadal Retirement
How Nadal used the Challenger Tour as a springboard to stardom
Spaniard lifted first Challenger title aged 16
Rafael Nadal won two ATP Challenger Tour titles in 2003.
Regardless of potential and promise, all tennis players first work through the ATP Challenger Tour to begin their climb to the upper echelons of the sport. Rafael Nadal was no exception.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
deq.ok.gov | Grant Thompson
Boil Order Issued for Prague Public Water Supply For Immediate Release: November 9, 2024 Contact: Erin Hatfield, [email protected] The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has advised Prague Public Water Supply, located in Lincoln County, to inform users of its drinking water to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute, bottled water, or water from another acceptable source for consumption, use in food preparation, dishwashing and...
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
atptour.com | Grant Thompson
Challenger
Inside Diego Forlan’s journey from football star to pro tennis debut
Uruguayan to play doubles at Montevideo Challenger alongside Coria
Uruguay's Diego Forlan is a retired football player who will soon compete on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Football icon Diego Forlan was living a teenage dream in 1993 when he had the opportunity of a lifetime to play doubles with Argentine legend Diego Maradona.
