American Chris Eubanks stuns in Wimbledon debut, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach quarter finals

2024-12-25 11:06:28 source:lotradecoin professional trading tools category:Finance

London — American Chris Eubanks has become the talk of the tennis world after reaching the Wimbledon quarter finals in his first-ever outing on the vaunted court in London. In doing so, the former Georgia Tech player has overcome one of his long-time nemeses — grass courts — and his big personality is also winning new fans on tennis' most hallowed ground.

Eubanks only broke into the world top 100 this year, but his Monday match saw him up against fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece.

Over five sets, the Atlanta native dug deep. Towering over the court at 6-foot-7, Eubanks has a killer serve, regularly hurtling the ball over the net at over 120 miles per hour.

Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. shakes hands with Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas after winning their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, England, July 10, 2023. TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS

The last American man to reach the final at Wimbledon was Andy Roddick in 2009. The last man from the U.S. to actually win the championship was Pete Sampras in 2000.

Eubanks, however, has already won over the Wimbledon crowd with his easy charm.

"Because of this atmosphere you guys pushed me to be able to do some incredible stuff," he told the fans in Wimbledon's No. 2 Court after his Monday win.

He puts those people skills to work in his side hustle, too, already building a burgeoning career as a sports commentator.

Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. celebrates winning his fourth round match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, England, July 10, 2023  TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS

Just a few weeks ago, Eubanks said he hated playing on grass. But after Monday's win, he's declared it his best friend.

Eubanks also credited his other friends and fellow Americans, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, for his success, saying they always believed in him.

He'll play his quarter final match Wednesday against Daniil Medvedev, who's ranked number three in the world.

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