“The thing that’s been the goal that’s kept me going for 10 years,” Liam Broady achieve top-100 for first time in his career
ATPTuesday, 26 September 2023 at 21:00
Liam Broady
expressed his joy at reaching the top 100 after 10 years of his career.
The British
tennis player emerged as one of the great hopes of British tennis after a
strong performance in the juniors. Broady was a finalist at Wimbledon and the
US Open, and in doubles, he even won the titles at SW19 and later the
Australian Open.
However,
the left-hander never managed to replicate the same level of success in his
professional career as he did in junior tennis.
Nevertheless,
this time, he achieved the greatest milestone of his career by advancing to the
final of the Saint-Tropez challenger. Despite falling to Constant Lestienne,
Broady secured his first entry into the top 100."
“The thing
that’s been the goal that’s kept me going for 10 years has been ‘I will be top
100 one day’.
“It’s
funny, with this stuff you never feel as good as you think, once you do it
you’re like, ‘Oh is that it’? Now I’m already thinking about how can we finish
the year strong, how can I go to Australia and maximise at the start of next
year. But it is a big weight off my shoulders.
“I don’t
know why but you always see a player who’s been in the top 100 differently.
Even if someone’s made 99 and someone’s been 101, there’s a different sort of
aura about that and I’ve been conscious of that for years,” he said.
“There have
been plenty of British players that have been fantastic but never managed to
cross that final hurdle. I didn’t want the same thing for myself, I wanted to
be within that holy grail.”
The new
world No. 93 also remembered his compatriot Johanna Konta, who fought for many
years to break into the top 100 and then the top 50, eventually establishing
herself as a top-10 tennis player for several years:
“I remember
Jo Konta at the time had had her funding cut and then the next year she made
top 100 and as we all know, had a fantastic career.”
“That was
something that stuck with me for many years and that was one of the first
things I thought of and I hope that people that have gone through stuff that
I’ve gone through and have lost belief and had people tell them, ‘It’s too
late, you’re not going to make it’ – if you’re willing to put in the work and
the sacrifice, there’s no telling when you’re going to make it.
“Even if
you make it for a week or for a year, it’s worth it in the end, I can attest to
that.”
“I don’t
know,” he said. “I’m interested to see. Ask me in a year’s time. Once you’re in
the top 100, I think it all comes down to runs you can go on.
“If you
play well at the right tournaments then you can go as high as anyone. I’ve got
no experience of knowing what that feels like so I’m just excited,” Broady concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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