Is Jack Sock Ready to Be the Face of American Men’s Tennis?

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Published: July 20, 2016

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Jack Sock is that Midwest athlete who appeals to Americans. He has rugged charisma and a gunslinger's mentality when he cracks his big forehand.

In his epic five-set win over 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Sock fought like he was defending the O.K. Corral. It was the biggest victory of his career, and it illustrated that he could soon climb higher than his current world No. 26 ranking.

"Jack stayed in there point for point and fought hard and made it physical," American Davis Cup captain Jim Courier told the media Friday night. "He did a lot of great things out there today that will hopefully carry him to new places in his career."

At 23 years old, Sock is just entering his prime. Unlike other athletes who have pulled out of the Olympic Games in Brazil, he's enthused about the opportunity, explaining: "I am very excited to get down there and rep the U.S. Hopefully I can play some good tennis and wear the colors proud. Definitely beyond happy."

While his fellow Davis Cup teammates, John Isner and Mike and Bob Bryan, are well-known veterans of several years, Sock is just beginning his experience representing American tennis. The maverick will lead the way for the next wave of highly touted American teenagers, including Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe.

How high will Sock rise?



 

Socking the Forehand

The hard work with coach Troy Hahn is paying off. During the Davis Cup week at Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Beaverton, Oregon, Sock was a relentless worker on the practice courts, hitting serves, forehands and returns with the kind of power that makes him a formidable talent.

His conditioning and footwork have improved significantly over the past two years, and he seems more intent on maximizing his abilities in singles, despite continued success in doubles with partner Vasek Pospisil. (Th...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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