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Topnotch Management signs Chris O'Connell

10/19/2020

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Cleveland, OH (October 20, 2020) – Sports management company Topnotch Management announced today the signing of Australian tennis player Chris O’Connell, to a global representation agreement. The 26 year-old, reached a career high of 111 in the ATP rankings in 2020, and is looking to continue his momentum into the 2021 season. The Sydney resident will be managed by agent Alex Guthrie.

“We got to know Chris when he came through town for the Cleveland Open event”, said Guthrie. “He brings a lot of professionalism to the table and he’s demonstrated that he has the talent to win matches at the top level. For us, Chris represents our first Australian client and we’re excited to work with him in a new market as we help Chris continue his success.”

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Excelerate America: “A Covid-Era Refresh”

10/6/2020

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Excelerate America discusses our MatchPlay120 event with Kyle Ross.
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“MatchPlay was an ambitious project,” said Kyle, adding, “It was the longest-running, continuous new sporting event during the pandemic.”
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Sam Duvall makes Crain's Cleveland 40 under 40 list

9/14/2020

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Congratulations to our President and Founder, Sam Duvall, for making Crain's Cleveland's Forty under 40 list in 2020.

“Crain’s 40 Under Forty honorees are, in a word, leaders. They are making a difference in their companies and their communities. Chosen by our editorial team to represent a range of businesses and backgrounds, these 40 are committed to the future of Northeast Ohio. They range from professionals to entrepreneurs to community servants. And in a year that has been like no other with the COVID-19 pandemic, many have stepped up in immeasurable ways. All of the honorees are under 40, which means they are just beginning to make an impact in the region. Their future — and, in turn, the region’s — is bright.”
Since launching in 2016, Topnotch Management, Sam Duvall’s company, has created and managed tennis events, acquired a soccer agency and opened an indoor golf facility. The prominent tennis agent also has a 50-50 stake in a Vermont-based tennis tourism business and has a small golf and tennis retail operation on Larchmere Boulevard in Cleveland. ... Through the multiple sports and different arms of the business, Duvall displays “razor-sharp” instincts” that enable Topnotch “to take calm, decisive action,” said Kyle Ross, who runs public relations and events for the company.
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KATRINA SCOTT'S GRAND SLAM DEBUT

9/1/2020

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Several news outlets covered Katrina Scott's US Open debut.

BASELINE: Teenager Katrina Scott gears up for Grand Slam debut
Los Angeles Times: Katrina Scott trying to make a name (and bio) for herself at US Open
The New York Times: Katrina Scott wasn't supposed to reach the US Open. She's in the second round.

Adidas: Building a legacy off the court
Scott is giving the WTA plenty of material to use in her bio besides the basic facts that she’s 5 feet 11, turned 16 in June, plays right-handed, and was born and grew up in Woodland Hills.

​Her new bio should begin with Scott winning her first-round match at the U.S. Open, a 7-6 (3), 6-2 decision over Natalia Vikhlyantseva of Russia on Tuesday.
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Topnotch Management signs Maria Mateas

8/26/2020

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Cleveland, OH (August 26, 2020) – Sports management company Topnotch Management announced today the signing of rising tennis star Maria Mateas to a global representation agreement. The 21 year-old, who reached a career high of 284 in the WTA rankings, is coming off a strong year at Duke University and signed with Topnotch amongst considerable agency interest. The Durham, NC resident will be managed by agent James Beres.


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ATP Tour: Why Reilly Opelka ‘has the potential to move the needle’

8/21/2020

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The ATP Tour's Andrew Eichenholz digs into Reilly's love for collecting art and his other off-court hobbies. 
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“I think it certainly makes you more interesting. Whether or not it’s great for your tennis, I’m not ready to take that leap. But I think it makes Reilly a more interesting guy and I’ve always been impressed by him just as an individual,” Patrick [McEnroe] said. 
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Sports business journal: Tennis events make big revenue bet

8/17/2020

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Sports Business Journal examines a summer of exhibition events, including our own MatchPlay 120 endeavor. 
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“All these various events that have been going on have largely been driven by these data companies,” said agent Sam Duvall, whose company oversaw the MatchPlay 120 series.
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JENSON VAN EMBURGH signs with Topnotch Management

8/13/2020

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Cleveland, OH (August 13, 2020) – Sports management company Topnotch Management announced today the signing of Jenson Van Emburgh, the top wheelchair table tennis player in the United States and the number 1 junior in the world for all wheelchair classes, to a global representation agreement. The 20 year-old is also currently ranked 11th on the pro para world ranking list and was selected to represent the United States at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, now being held in 2021. 


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JJ Wolf adds second title of 2020

3/1/2020

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â–¡The Buckeye Brings It! J.J. Wolf â–¡â–¡, who played for 3 years with @ohiostatemten, is the 2020 #OracleProSeries Columbus Men's Singles Champion. Congratulations! @jjwolf5 def. Denis Istomin â–¡â–¡ 6-4, 6-2. ... @oracle @atpchallengertour @myutr @ita_tennis #collegetennis #champion #columbus

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JJ Wolf won his fourth Challenger title and second in 2020 this weekend, climbing to a career-high ranking of 144. Congratulations, JJ!
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An all-Topnotch Final in Delray Beach

2/23/2020

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Topnotch Management's Reilly Opelka and Yoshihito Nishioka met in the final of the Delray Beach Open this weekend. 

Reilly ultimately lifted the trophy (his second career ATP Tour title), but Yoshi earned a career-high ranking of No. 48 with his battle. Congratulations to both! 

Reilly's win was his second of the day—a postponed semifinal meant he had to take on former Top 10 and Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the morning and return to the court for the final only a few hours later. Both matches went to three sets.

The press covered Reilly's win:
ESPN: Reilly Opelka tops Yoshihito Nishioka to win Delray Beach Open
ATP Tour: Double Duty in Delray: Opelka Wins Twice Sunday to Earn Second Title
Baseline: Opelka embraces home advantage to win it all in Delray
​South Florida Sun Sentinel: Reilly Opelka grabs Delray Beach Open singles title; Bryan Brothers win doubles title for last go around
Sky Sports: Reilly Opelka wins Delray Beach Open while Cristian Garn [sic] claims Rio Open title
The Japan News: Nishioka denied 2nd ATP title at Delray Beach
Baseline: Watch: Reilly Opelka plays host to his friends in Delray
The Derrick: Opelka beats Raonic to reach final at Delray Beach Open
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