Sony Ericsson Open: Career Year for Kevin Anderson Continues

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Published: March 27, 2011

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The story of David and Goliath has been applied to sports for years.  Rarely though is David 6’8'' with one of the greatest serves in the world.  But that’s exactly what Kevin Anderson is. 

Two days after knocking off former world No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko in straight sets, Anderson pulled off another upset Friday afternoon, defeating Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, the world’s 24th-ranked player at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne.

The South African native’s incredible rise amongst the tennis ranks continues during his breakout season—knocking off two of the biggest names in tennis in back-to-back matches. 

Only two months after winning his first ever tournament at the South African Open, he’s making a run to capture the Sony Ericsson, going toe-to-toe with established player after established player, with his confidence at an all-time high.

“I think it’s just continuing learning and growing and improving,” explained Anderson to SonyEricssonOpen.com. “You know, this year has been good.  I’ve had some good results.  But even still, I’ve learned a lot this year, you know, and it’s only sort of—you know good results, but I have had some pretty disappointing results as well.”

The Sony Ericsson has been a haven of success for Anderson, who picked up his first victory over a top-10 opponent in his career back in 2008 when he defeated Novak Djokovic. 

Three years after establishing himself on the tennis scene at the tournament, he’s now trying to enter the upper echelon.

 “I just have to keep working hard,” Anderson said to the same tournament's website.  “You know this time last year I think the biggest difference is just the comfort of playing anybody in the world.”

Anderson first came to America in 2004, playing tenn...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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