Together to his career high – Ricardas Berankis

Alexander Waske worked with Ricardas in 2016, where Ricardas was ranked 104. After making his first semifinal appearance (Memphis) at an ATP event since 2012 he went on a 13-0 run in Asia winning two Challengers and making one semifinals to reach a career high ranking of #54.
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