By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 7, 2023
Kevin Anderson, a former two-time Grand Slam singles finalist, will return to professional tennis this summer time.
The 37-year-old South African just lately accepted a singles wildcard into the upcoming Infosys Corridor of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island later this month.
Anderson received the Newport ATP 250 occasion in 2021 for the final of his seven profession ATP singles titles.
‘I’m thrilled to make my return to the Tour in Newport,” Anderson mentioned to ATP.com. “Profitable Newport in 2021 was a particular second for me. I couldn’t consider a greater place to make my comeback, and I’m excited to hit the grass as soon as once more.”
Anderson introduced his retirement final Could after final competing within the 2022 Miami Open. Anderson, who reached a profession excessive rating of World No. 5, additionally reached two main singles finals – Wimbledon in 2018 and the US Open in 2017.
NOT DONE YET 🔥 @KAndersonATP has accepted a wild card for the #InfosysHallofFameOpen and can make his return to the @atptour in Newport!
Welcome again to our 2021 Champion!
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— Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) July 7, 2023
Anderson, talking to ATP.com, mentioned initially that he had not deliberate to return to the tour. However after feeling good about his tennis over the previous couple of months, he determined to present the tour one other go.
“My physique felt significantly better and what I used to be doing with the tennis ball was actually thrilling to me and made me wish to problem myself once more,” Anderson mentioned. “I didn’t know if I’d have that chance however thankfully Newport has given me one, so I needed to go on the market and play once more.”
