‘They feel like I belong at this level’ – Chris Eubanks hails belief from Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon run

Christopher Eubanks says the support from Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka convinced him that he could make an impact at Wimbledon. Eubanks is in the grand slam’s main draw for the first time and has enjoyed an incredible run to the quarter-finals, culminating in an epic five-set victory over World No.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas. Ad He says the belief from his two fellow Americans gave him renewed confidence to compete amongst the elite.

Wimbledon'He must believe he has a good chance' — Djokovic will find Sinner 'tough to beat' -WilanderAN HOUR AGO «I think the biggest thing, it's a common theme amongst both of them, they've been saying for a long time that they feel like I belong at this level,” said Eubanks in his post-match press conference. “For a long time, I questioned, again, whether or not I was consistent enough to play at this level really consistently. “I knew I could come out on any match and maybe light it up, could cause some guys some trouble.

I don't know if I really believed I could put it together match after match after match against quality opponents. “That's something Coco [Gauff] has been telling me for a long time. Naomi [Osaka] even says the same thing.

That's kind of been the main thing of just reinforcing and instilling confidence. “When I'm around them, to hear them talk about their belief, it's a bit infectious. It does rub off on you.