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South African tennis star Kevin Anderson captured his seventh career ATP title on Sunday, defeating 20-year-old Jenson Brooksby in straight sets to win the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island.
It has been a tough year for Anderson, who began the week in Newport with a 5-6 tour-level record on the season.
But the 35-year-old, who is battling back from injuries, bounced back in impressive fashion to defeat Brooksby 7-6(8), 6-4 in a match that lasted two hours and 11 minutes.
This is the former World No. 5’s first tour-level triumph since Pune, India, in 2019.
“It’s been a pretty tough run with some injuries. But to be back here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame with such history, this couldn’t be a better week for me to start, hopefully, my comeback," Anderson said during the trophy ceremony. "I’m very motivated to get back. But it all starts with each match, and I was able to really grind it out.”
Anderson has jumped 39 spots to 74th in this week’s ATP rankings following the victory in Rhode Island.
“Thanks to the tournament for giving me a wild card. It definitely worked out for me," Anderson said. "I may be approaching the end of my career but I’m very motivated to keep going.”
