Manchester Trophy final: Groth trumps fellow Aussie in ‘best Challenger event’
Sam Groth, the world number 72, defeated compatriot Luke Saville 7-5 6-1 in a sell-out final that lasted just 62 minutes at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Red heart: Man Utd fan Kravchuk draws inspiration from Old Trafford visit to make Aegon Trophy last four
Konstantin Kravchuk, the 30-year-old Russian, edged past Australia’s Matthew Ebden 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the quarter-finals and will now go on to face Luke Saville at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club.
Hit me with your best shot: Brit Milton not afraid of higher ranked players
Joshua Milton, who won the ATP Futures tournament at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club last year, defeated Japan’s Hiroki Moriya 3-6 6-1 6-1 to book his place in the last eight while compatriot Brydan Klein saw off number one seed Marcos Baghdatis.
Man Utd fan Baghdatis still finding his feet on Didsbury grass
Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis, the former world number eight, cruised through his first match yesterday in straight sets beating British wildcard Marcus Willis 6-4 6-2 on centre court at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Under (no) pressure: Oldham wildcard regrets Falla’s easy ride in Manchester Trophy
Dan Smethurst, Oldham’s 24-year-old wildcard, was defeated in the ATP Challenger Tour event by seventh seed Falla 6-3 6-1 on centre court earlier today at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Broady excited to follow in footsteps of ‘gladiators’ at Manchester Trophy
Stockport’s Liam Broady is due to take on Japan’s Hiroki Moriya later today weather permitting at the Aegon Manchester Trophy, part of the ATP Challenger Tour at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.