Steve Johnson came out on top over Tennys Sandgren 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-4. (Source: AP) Steve Johnson came out on top over Tennys Sandgren 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-4. (Source: AP)Steve Johnson shrugged off numerous missed opportunities to beat first-time ATP Tour finalist Tennys Sandgren 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first player to successfully defend the U.S. Men’s Clay Court title in 16 years. Johnson then fended off a break point himself and secured the title, only his third at the ATP level, when Sandgren lofted a backhand return a couple feet long. “I felt like I could have taken more advantage of all those break points,” Johnson said.

Source: Indian Express April 15, 2018 23:15 UTC