Chris Eubanks’ hopes of ending a 23-year drought for an American by winning the men’s category Wimbledon title came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Georgia native advanced to the quarterfinal round at the All England Club after defeating two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas earlier this week.
But Eubanks’ road to victory ended with a grueling five-set loss to 2021. US Open champion Daniil Medvedev.
Daniil Medvedev celebrates against Christopher Eubanks of the USA in a men’s singles quarterfinal match at Wimbledon on July 12, 2023 in London. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Eubanks won straight sets after falling 6-4 in the first.
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But Medvedev quickly outplayed him, taking the fourth set on a tiebreak before sealing the fate of Eubanks in the fifth set. He advanced to his fourth round semifinal at a Grand Slam and his first at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 victory.
Christopher Eubanks of the USA plays a backhand against Daniil Medvedev in a men’s singles quarterfinal match at Wimbledon on July 12, 2023 in London. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Eubanks entered the grass court season without a single ATP title. But, just before traveling to England, he won the men’s title at the Majorcan Championships.
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Two-time NCAA All-American in georgia Tech, Eubanks came close to ending a drought of more than two decades. The last American to win the men’s title at Wimbledon was the legendary former World No. 1 Pete Sampras.
The only pro to come close since then was Andy Roddick, who was a finalist at the All England Club in 2009, 2005 and 2004, losing each time to Roger Federer.
Christopher Eubanks of the USA leaves the court following a loss against Daniil Medvedev in a men’s singles quarterfinal match at Wimbledon on July 12, 2023 in London. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Eubanks was ranked outside of the top 100 earlier this year and moved up to No. 77 just before the start of Wimbledon. After upsetting some of the best players in the game, Eubanks is now ranked 43rd.
