Austin Smith (USA) hits a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) reaches for a forehand against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) serves to Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through on a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through on a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Fans try to stay cool during a qualifying match between Austin Smith (USA) and Denis Kudla (USA). Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) goes airborne on his follow through against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) serves to Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) serves to Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a backhand to Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a forehand to Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) hits a forehand to Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a forehand to Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a backhand to Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) reaches for a serve unsuccessfully against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through on a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits an overhead smash against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through on a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through on a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) reaches for a backhand against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a backhand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) reaches for a forehand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) reaches for a backhand against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) slides to get a drop shot from Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) follows through against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) runs for a shot against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) hits a backhand against Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) reaches for a forehand against Austin Smith (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Fans wait for a break in action while Austin Smith (USA) battles Denis Kudla (USA) during a qualifying match. Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Denis Kudla (USA) watches the ball during a qualifying match against Austin Smith (USA). Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Austin Smith (USA) walks off the court frustrated after his qualifying match against Denis Kudla (USA). Denis Kudla defeated Austin Smith in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) follows through on a backhand against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) hits a backhand against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) hits a running forehand against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Tim Smyczek (USA) awaits the serve from Gabriel Townes (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Tim Smyczek (USA) hits a forehand against Gabriel Townes (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) hits a backhand against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Tim Smyczek (USA) hits a forehand against Gabriel Townes (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Tim Smyczek (USA) follows through on a forehand against Gabriel Townes (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) talks to himself after missing a shot against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) awaits the serve from Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

A fan throws a wayward ball back onto the court during the qualifying rounds at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) hits a forehand against Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Tim Smyczek (USA) hits a tight backhand against Gabriel Townes (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

Gabriel Townes (USA) serves to Tim Smyczek (USA) during the qualifying rounds. Tim Smyczek defeated Gabriel Townes in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in the Sunday Qualifier at the Atlanta Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.