Tennis: Jack Sock finally wins a match after 475 days of scarcity

On the court in Delray Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, Jack Sock, 27, collapsed on the service line. In tears, head in hands. As if he had won a Grand Slam ... or almost.

After 475 days without the slightest single victory on the circuit (apart from a success in the Laver Cup, the exhibition mounted by Federer), the American, winner at Bercy in 2017, finally won a tennis match against the defending champion Radu Albot (3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2)), 51st in the world, even saving a match point.

SWEET victory 🙌 @JackSock saves a match point to take down the reigning @DelrayBeachOpen champion 💥

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A little happiness that he had not experienced since November 1, 2018 and a victory in the eighth finals of the Parisian Masters 1000. The start of a long tunnel of deformity and long-lasting injuries to the finger and back, punctuated by ten consecutive setbacks in the first round.

"I don't think winning Wimbledon can be more exciting than this match," said the former world No. 8 after his little feat. These have been very difficult years and the truth is that I was close to not playing tennis anymore. This victory means a lot to me and I dedicate it to myself and my team members. Without them, I would not be here today. "

A ranking around 800th place worldwide

To see his photos as a golfer or with his future top model wife Lauren Little on social networks, we even thought that the Olympic champion of mixed, largely more efficient in doubles, was kindly turning the page.

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My person. My heartbeat. My everything. Now my fiance. You make me the happiest guy in the world and make me feel so loved every single day. Words truly can't describe how I feel about you but when you know, you know. I will forever be thankful that you came into my life and that I'm lucky enough to call you my best friend and soulmate ❤️ I couldn't be more excited for the future together and to keep creating the best memories together! I love you with all of my heart Laura ❤️ forever!

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"I am aware of the situation I find myself in, but I think winning a game can be a new start in my career," he wants to believe. My tennis will improve in tournaments so I would like to do something important here. "

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With 20 points of his success, Sock will at least find a (modest) ranking, around 800th place. Next meeting in eighth against his compatriot Steve Johnson, with whom he won bronze at the Rio Olympics.

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CHIEFS KINGDOM !!

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