"Greatness knows no gender": Eubanks gives main life lesson learning from Osaka, Serena Williams, Gauff and Clijsters
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Christopher
Eubanks expressed his gratitude to the female tennis stars Naomi Osaka, Serena
Williams, Coco Gauff, and Kim Clijsters for inspiring him.
The
American tennis player was the surprise of Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round
and defeating players like Cameron Norrie (12th seed) and Stefanos Tsitsipas
(5th seed) along the way.
Unfortunately,
Eubanks was defeated in the quarter-finals by Daniil Medvedev, despite being up
2-1 in sets and taking the fourth set to a tie-break. Medvedev showed his
experience and skill to win the match 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1.
In a
podcast interview with Behind the Racquet, the 27-year-old tennis player
expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the mentioned female tennis stars
for inspiring him in his career.
"I
think greatness knows no gender, and one of the things I have from my time
around Naomi (Osaka), Serena (Williams), Coco (Gauff), Kim (Clijsters), some of
the greatest tennis players."
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"Yes,
obviously, Coco doesn't have a slam, the jury is still out on her career. What
she accomplishes. At the very least, she has been top 5 in singles, Grand Slam
finalist, No. 1 in doubles, So I'm gonna lump her in when I say some of the
greatest tennis players to play in the past 20 years," Eubanks said.
"There
mentality is one of the craziest things that I found to be so, so different,
and I can see there is a common theme, a common trend amongst really all of
them.”
"I
think Coco has it at such a young age is really impressive, but her
competitiveness, hating to lose, and the mindset that they have, like going
into a slam."
"They
don't step foot on the court if they don't think and know they can win or going
to win. I can't say that every time I step foot on the court, I know I'm going
to win, but I think the more time I spend around them and see that that's how
you have to be the more it's been easier to incorporate that into my mentality,"
he added.
"It
comes from just being around them and having conversations, and I'm incredibly
thankful for them and those relationships because I definitely that those
served and benefited me greatly. Just being able to have that access to players
like that," Eubanks concluded.
The
American tennis player, will be competing in the Atlanta Open this week as the
5th seed. In the first round, he is set to face his fellow countryman Andres
Martin on Tuesday, July 25th.
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.
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