German wild card Justin Engel becomes first player born in 2007 or later to record an ATP Tour win
German special case Justin Engel impacted the world forever at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan when he turned into the primary player brought into the world in 2007 or later to record an ATP Visit win. Engel, who turned 17 recently, crushed Coleman Wong 7-5 6-4 to secure a notable triumph on his visit level presentation at the ATP 250 occasion. "This year has previously been so great for myself and presently this, it is amazing," Engel said. "At 17, to have the option to win a fundamental draw match is the best inclination I can at any point have. I'm lost for words." In May, Engel won his most memorable ITF World Tennis Visit singles title at M15 Villach in Austria. Matured only 16 years and 231 days. He likewise arrived at the quarter-finals at an ATP Challenger Visit occasion in Spain prior in October. Engel is the third player brought into the world in 2007 to play on the ATP Visit this year. India's Manas Dhamne contended in Pune, while American Darwin Whiten prosecuted in Miami and Madrid. Whiten lost to Rafael Nadal in the Spanish capital.