Christopher Eubanks says profitable his first title on the Mallorca Championships has given him additional motivation and the 27-year-old American hopes to hold the momentum into Wimbledon, the place he’ll make his major draw debut.
Eubanks saved 5 match factors in opposition to Lloyd Harris in his semi-final victory on Friday however cruised to a 6-1 6-4 win within the title conflict in opposition to Frenchman Adrian Mannarino to make sure he’ll break into the highest 50 when the most recent rankings are introduced.
“It means the world,” Eubanks stated.
“It means a lot of the hard work I’ve been putting in, the ups and downs throughout my career, it all is coming together now at this point in my career. It’s a testament to the hard work.
“Now I simply need to preserve working even tougher to really feel this sense much more.”
Eubanks’ victory comes shortly after compatriot Frances Tiafoe won the Stuttgart title.
It marks the first time since 1984 that two Americans have bagged grass court titles ahead of Wimbledon, when John McEnroe (Queen’s Club) and Johan Kriek (Bristol) enjoyed success.
“To come into my first Wimbledon with my first ATP title is one thing if you happen to had advised me after I confirmed up final Thursday that it will occur, I most likely would not have believed you,” said Eubanks, who faces Thiago Monteiro in his Wimbledon opener.
“But right here I’m standing right here and I’m trying ahead to getting on the market on Tuesday.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
