After Novak Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the Canadian Open, it was indeed a piece of bad news for his fans. However, this also led the American player Christopher Eubanks to get into the main draw of the Canadian Open. Hence he is building up his game at the Atlanta Open which seems to be working in his favor.

Following his win in the second-round match against Brandon Nakashima, Eubanks is on a high ride. After having a thrilling three-set match, Eubanks attributed his victory to his instincts instead of some thorough plan that he had in his mind.

Christopher Eubanks talks about his high ride after the second-round win at Atlanta

The 27-year-old American player Christopher Eubanks stunned the tennis realm with his astounding performance at Wimbledon. Taking down Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie, he reached the quarter-finals of the SW19. Following that, Eubanks has expressed his excitement for the same as Atlanta is his hometown.

After securing his second-round victory, the American player could not express his strategy as he processed it. Losing a tie-break in the first set to eventually win the next two sets, Eubanks took down compatriot Brandon Nakashima.

During his post-match interview, the commentator asked, “What adjustments did you make late in the match?” Humorously, instead of explaining any strategy, he just stated, “I just closed my eyes & guessed.”

Lucky for him, the guessing game has worked out well.

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Now, the American player will face Australian player Aleksandar Vukic in the quarter-finals. Eubanks is elated to be playing in Atlanta.?

The 6’7 star receives overwhelming love from his home turf tournament

Eubanks gained an easy first-round victory in straight sets in the Atlanta Open. However, it was a big achievement for the 27-year-old crowd favorite. Winning on his home turf, the crowd hailed their player.

Eubanks himself was elated with emotions as he hailed Atlanta as the place where he first played tennis. This place made him develop his love for the sport and hence holds a special place in his heart.

Consequently, winning on his home turf means a lot for the player. Do you think Eubanks can continue his peak performance up until the US Open and once again see the atmosphere of the later stages of yet another major? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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