Reflecting on the highlights of men's tennis in July, who caught the most attention?

As the clock has moved to August, the tennis world continues to host intense competitions every week. So, looking back at the past July, what major events took place in tennis?

1️⃣ Sinner's first Wimbledon men's singles title

is undoubtedly a highlight in the tennis arena. After narrowly missing the championship at the French Open, Sinner made a strong comeback and ultimately avenged himself at Wimbledon.

He first defeated eight-time champion Djokovic in the semifinals in straight sets, and in the final against the past two-year champion Alcaraz, Sinner displayed unwavering confidence, ending his losing streak against the opponent and lifting the Challenger's trophy for the first time.

2️⃣ Shapovalov claims his fourth career title on the tour

Back in 2019, Shapovalov secured his first career title at the Stockholm Open. That year, he was labeled as the "strongest teenager," but his subsequent development didn't go as smoothly. Although he reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam and finished as a runner-up in a Masters event, he struggled to achieve success in other tour events where victories were more attainable.

Fortunately, hard work pays off! After winning his second title at the end of last season, Shapovalov has been unstoppable this season, already claiming two titles. Among male players who have secured at least three titles during this period, he stands alongside the star duo of Alcaraz and Sinner.

3️⃣ Darderi and Umag win back-to-back titles

4️⃣ Bublik and Kitzbuhel clinch two titles in a row

Today's players often maintain their form for more than just a week! Take the recent back-to-back 250 clay court tournaments, for example, Italian Darderi and Kazakhstan's Bublik both achieved victory, impressing everyone.

Especially Bublik, who had just won the Halle title before Wimbledon, was expected to cause some trouble for higher-seeded players at Wimbledon, but surprisingly, the two-time Halle champion faced an early exit in the first round.

Fortunately, this did not affect his morale; having reached the quarterfinals at the French Open, he stayed active in the clay events following Wimbledon, and he won two titles in a row.

5️⃣ De Minaur saves three championship points to win in Washington

Speaking of De Minaur, his progress in recent years has indeed been remarkable. After achieving the feat of reaching all eight Grand Slam quarterfinals, he has also made it to the finals of Masters events. Notably, in the 500 series, he has secured titles in recent seasons.

In the past two seasons, he won the Acapulco title, and after skipping the Acapulco defense this year to compete in Dubai, he made a strong comeback at the Washington tournament.

Facing a significant lead and just one step away from victory, the Australian patiently battled against Fokina, ultimately saving match points to claim the title.

Among these major events, what left the deepest impression on you in July? (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qi Ye)