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Thanks to the Almaty Open's generous opportunity, the German became the first player born in 2007 to win an ATP match.
Published Oct 15, 2024
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Engel saved nine of the 10 break points he faced in his opening Almaty win.
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In a self-assessment, Engel tells us: "I knew I had tennis that can win matches on the ATP Tour. I have a big serve. I'm pretty big. My best shots are probably my backhand and my serve. I'm very solid behind the baseline."
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