By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 7, 2023

Kevin Anderson, a former two-time Grand Slam singles finalist, will return to professional tennis this summer time.

The 37-year-old South African just lately accepted a singles wildcard into the upcoming Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island later this month. 

Anderson received the Newport ATP 250 occasion in 2021 for the final of his seven profession ATP singles titles. 

‘I’m thrilled to make my return to the Tour in Newport,” Anderson mentioned to ATP.com. “Winning Newport in 2021 was a special moment for me. I couldn’t think of a better place to make my comeback, and I’m excited to hit the grass once again.”

Anderson introduced his retirement final May after final competing within the 2022 Miami Open. Anderson, who reached a profession excessive rating of World No. 5, additionally reached two main singles finals - Wimbledon in 2018 and the US Open in 2017.

NOT DONE YET 🔥 @KAndersonATP has accepted a wild card for the #InfosysHallofFameOpen and can make his return to the @atptour in Newport!

Welcome again to our 2021 Champion!

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— International Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) July 7, 2023

Anderson, chatting with ATP.com, mentioned initially that he had not deliberate to return to the tour. But after feeling good about his tennis over the previous couple of months, he determined to provide the tour one other go.

“My body felt much better and what I was doing with the tennis ball was really exciting to me and made me want to challenge myself again," Anderson said. "I didn’t know if I’d have that opportunity but fortunately Newport has given me one, so I wanted to go out there and play again.”

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