Thirteen players between the ages of 18 (#DenisShapovalov) and 23 (#KyleEdmund) and won at least one match at this #MiamiOpen. This is a generation that has already spawned two certified stars in 20-year-old world No. 5 Alexander #Zverev and Nick #Kyrgios, 22. They have a lot of backup, too, as others in the cohort are capturing the imagination and allegiance of legions of fans mourning the tribulations of #Novak #Djokovic, #Rafael #Nadal, Andy #Murray and Stan #Wawrinka.

“Come on, Shapo!” rang out repeatedly on the stadium court in Miami on this bright, blustery afternoon on Key Biscayne. #Shapovalov caught on quickly and orchestrated a few lusty ovations as he battled for his competitive life.

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